Human Resources Business Partner

Thales Group; Burlington; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Well-being program

Job summary

Thales Burlington, Canada, is seeking an on-site HR Business Partner to partner with site leadership and manufacturing teams to drive workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement. You will align HR initiatives with production goals, ensure compliance with employment laws, and lead change management initiatives across the site.

This role reports to the HR Director, NORAM Manufacturing, and supports continuous improvement in operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) with 7-10 years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to provide strategic advice, develop options, analyze risks, and solve problems.
• Ability to collaborate and coach effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Workday and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives, production requirements, and organizational growth.
• Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with COEs to implement and sustain HR programs, compensation, recognition, and learning initiatives.
• Lead change management initiatives and maintain a culture of accountability and safety across the site.

Skills

Talent management

Organizational development

Change management

Strategic advisory

Team coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Organizational Development/Business

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Burlington, Canada

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Position Summary

This is an on-site position in Burlington. This position is eligible for the Americas referral program for external candidates: Tier 1 - $1500 Referral Bonus. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to manufacturing leadership, driving people strategies that enable safe, efficient, and high-performing operations. This role partner with Business leaders to align HR initiatives with operational objectives, workforce capability, employee engagement, and organizational performance across the manufacturing environment. The HRBP partners closely with site leadership to attract, develop, engage, and retain a skilled workforce while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements. This role provides proactive HR guidance across workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational design, change management, succession planning, and leadership development. Working in collaboration with the HR Director, NORAM Manufacturing, the HRBP translates business priorities into actionable people strategies that support production goals, continuous improvement initiatives, and a culture of accountability, safety, inclusion, and operational excellence. The HRBP builds trusted relationships with manufacturing leaders, front-line managers, and HR Centers of Excellence across North America.

Essential Functions/Key Areas of Responsibility

Partner with the Site Director and Manufacturing Leadership Team to develop and execute people strategies that align with business objectives, production requirements, operational priorities, and organizational growth. Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to manufacturing leaders by providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and change management. Collaborate with business leaders to identify workforce capability needs, anticipate labor requirements, and develop talent strategies that support operational excellence, productivity, and future business growth. Support workforce planning activities, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, workforce optimization, organizational restructuring, and succession planning to ensure staffing aligns with changing business and production demands. Partner with manufacturing leadership and TA to support labor planning, production ramp-ups/ramp-downs, shift changes, and workforce flexibility initiatives to meet changing customer and operational demands. Lead organizational change initiatives by assessing organizational impacts, developing change management strategies, minimizing business risk, and fostering employee engagement throughout business transformations. Partner with the HR Director and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement and sustain Global/Group HR programs, including Talent & Performance Management, Succession Planning, Compensation, Recognition, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement initiatives. Provide workforce analytics and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making, identify organizational trends, monitor workforce health, and recommend solutions that improve operational and business performance. Serve as the primary HR partner for employee relations matters across the manufacturing site(s), providing guidance and coaching to leaders and employees on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, investigations, corrective actions, disciplinary matters, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and terminations while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes. Partner with Payroll, Risk Management, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), and business leaders to administer payroll-related matters, Workers' Compensation claims (WSIB or applicable Provincial Workers' Compensation Boards), disability management, return-to-work and modified duty programs, leave administration, and regulatory reporting while ensuring timely case management, regulatory compliance, and minimal operational disruption. Partner with manufacturing leadership and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to promote a strong safety culture by supporting Occupational Health & Safety initiatives, environmental compliance, employee well-being, and safe work practices throughout the manufacturing environment. Partner with HRIS to maintain organizational and workforce data integrity within Workday by conducting regular audits of organizational structures, reporting relationships, employee records, and workforce data to support accurate reporting and informed business decisions. Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace by reinforcing Thales' values, leadership expectations, employee engagement, accountability, collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local employment legislation, company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Maintain productive relationships with external agencies, regulatory bodies, and service providers, including Workers' Compensation Boards, Employment Standards authorities, Human Rights Commissions, and other governmental agencies, as applicable. Lead or participate in cross-functional HR and business projects that support Group, Business Line, Country, and Manufacturing strategic priorities, ensuring successful execution of key milestones and deliverables. Drive continuous improvement by evaluating HR processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and the employee experience, and implementing best practices that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year accredited college or Masters in Business Administration with a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience of working in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Demonstrated success leading talent management, organizational development, effectiveness and/or change management initiatives Proven ability to provide strategic advice, develop options, analyze risks, make good judgments and solving problems Demonstrate an understanding of business lifecycle and models and uses this to make effective business decisions, applying commercial principles into strategies Act as an advocate for Company values, role modelling the Thales Leadership Model at all times and ensuring others act as role models within the function and leadership team Ability to work collaboratively on teams as well as influence and coach effectively and independently with all levels within the organization Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment and flexible in adapting and responding to changing situations Effective written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Workday Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operations-based environments within a global, matrixed organization. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or Business preferred.

Compensation

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash 100,000 - 140,000 CAD Annual. This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Artificial Intelligence Disclaimer

We use artificial intelligence-enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human representatives. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Benefits

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Accommodations

Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.