Human Resources Business Partner

Confidential Careers; Barrie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Ontario is seeking an HR Business Partner to align business objectives with employees and management. Responsibilities include providing HR guidance, analyzing metrics, and managing recruiting and onboarding processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Human Resources and extensive experience in HR roles. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Health and wellness program

Group insurance & retirement plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a similar position required.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with integrity and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment legislation applicable to federally regulated employers.

Responsibilities

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Responsible for all aspects of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

University degree in Human Resources

Job description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

Responsibilities

• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Recommends course of action.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Facilitate training relative to employee relations, benefits, and other policy changes.
• Responsible for all aspects of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new team members.
• Provide information to hiring managers on the legalities of the hiring process and provide constant feedback to internal candidates through the application /interviewing process. Keep detailed records of hiring practices and results.
• Ensure timely administration of performance appraisals and disciplinary procedures are followed.
• Assist team members to improve their performance as needed.
• Act a liaison for team members concerning issues with payroll, benefit, or worker’s compensation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a similar position required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and/or mediate as required.
• Highly organized, accurate and detail-oriented, as well as the ability to maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to manage time and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of employment legislation applicable to federally regulated employers (Canada Labour Code).

Working Conditions

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health and wellness program.
• Group insurance & retirement plan with employer contributions.
• A work environment focused on knowledge sharing and recognizing individual and team achievements.