Human Resources Business Consultant

Staples; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HR Business Consultant to enhance organizational effectiveness through strategic HR solutions. This role is pivotal in aligning business objectives with employee needs, providing guidance on HR policies, and facilitating workforce planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering an inclusive culture and making a significant impact within the organization. If you're passionate about HR and eager to contribute to a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in complex environments.
• Proven knowledge of HR policies and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Align business objectives with employees and management.
• Provide HR policy guidance and develop contract terms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

HR policies knowledge

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in HR or Business

Job description

Our Human Resources team has one goal: create solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. We act as strategic partners to deliver innovative learning and development opportunities, comprehensive compensation and benefit solutions, recruiting tools and more to attract new talent and excite existing talent. We’re a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated team that knows our work makes an impact on our company every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• The HR Business Consultant plays a vital role in aligning business objectives with employees and management. This position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. The role assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, communicating proactively with the HR department and business management to develop integrated solutions.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• Typically has 5 or more years of progressively complex related experience.
• Proven experience in HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.

What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of progressively complex related experience.

What’s needed - Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
• Experience in a global or multi-site environment.

About Us

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 39900
• Job Category Human Resources & Communications
• Posting Date 04/21/2025, 06:41 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1500 South Dupont Ave, Ontario, CA, 91761, US (On-site)