Human Resources Business Partner

Usg; Hagersville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CGC Inc. seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR and safety guidance for the Hagersville and Oakville plants. The role focuses on talent acquisition, salary administration, and employee development, reporting to the Director of HR.

Travel to Oakville may be required and the position supports plant leaders across regions. The successful candidate will drive employee relations programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance learning and succession initiatives while fostering a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years HR experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and practices.
• Ability to coach employees and managers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee relations programs and maintain collaborative plant relationships.
• Lead safety program implementation and regulatory compliance (MOL, WSIB).
• Oversee talent acquisition, staffing projections, sourcing strategies and onboarding.
• Coordinate performance management, training needs, and succession planning.
• Support salary administration and benefits communications.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Stakeholder relations

Analytical skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Human Resources Business Partner (contract position) will have accountability for meeting the overall human resources needs of a region consisting of the Hagersville, ON and Oakville, ON plants. This role will provide guidance and support to managers on human resources and safety matters. This position will be accountable for managing the plants' talent acquisition strategy, providing salary administration support, and employee development. Incumbent will serve as a resource to employees for questions and concerns.

This position will be based out of the Hagersville, Ontario plant and will report to the Director, Human Resources for CGC.

• EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Effectively administer CGC's employee relations programs; ensure cooperative and collaborative relationships exist in the plant; maintain effective communication practices; make recommendations regarding complaints, accidents, performance, and disciplinary issues; participate in agency charge responses and investigations; coordinate plant engagement events.
• SAFETY - Act as the primary safety advisor; ensure appropriate application of all safety rules and regulations; ensure effective implementation of the Accident Prevention Program; identify trends and recommend areas of focus for improvement; ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (MOL, WSIB, and other regulatory agencies); improve CGC's working environment; actively participate in case management.
• TALENT ACQUISITION - Monitor staffing trends to project staffing needs and respond to changing labour market and business conditions; work with corporate Center of Expertise to develop sourcing strategies for all hires; assist with college recruiting activities; manage internal promotion/transfer process; participate in interviews; oversee onboarding activities.
• EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT / SUCCESSION PLANNING - Identify training needs for workforce; deliver training and/or provide training infrastructure; ensure effective administration of performance management program; facilitate talent/succession reviews (i.e., 9-Box); coordinate execution of diversity initiatives.
• SALARY & BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION - Make recommendations regarding wage, salary, and incentive decisions; oversee the administration of the Operator Rate Program; understand and promote CGC benefit programs; assist employees with making informed decisions; advise or direct employees to the appropriate resources regarding investment, retirement, and leave of absence programs and as necessary; resolve leave of absence issues.

Qualifications - External

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 (five) years human resources experience required, with experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
• Willing to travel to the Oakville plant.
• Extensive knowledge of HR laws and practices. Capable of delivering training to groups of varying size and make-up.
• Ability to coach employees and managers.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to provide thought leadership and influence and maintain collaborative partnerships.
• Strong employee relations focus.
• Strong organizational skills, including time management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to coach and mentor administrative staff at home and secondary plants.

At CGC Inc. we go the distance to provide The Better Way. Delivering building solutions for customers worldwide is our goal. Relationships are our foundation. Integrity, Dependability and Innovation are the standards by which we live.

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products and people to build walls, ceilings and careers.

CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with CGC, Inc. in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. Information regarding applicant accessibility may be found on the Accessibility section of our website.

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