Human Resources Business Partner

Honda Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in York Region seeks a Human Resources Business Partner. The role focuses on strategic HR support, including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations. Candidates should have relevant HR experience and a degree in Business Administration or HR. This is a full-time position with a planned four-day in-office work model beginning November 2025.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant progressive HR experience with a proven track record.
• Demonstrated understanding of employment legislation.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultative and strategic services such as associate relations.
• Builds strong relationships with client groups and leaders.
• Participates in hiring managers through the recruitment process.

Skills

Employee relations

Relationship management

Recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration or Human Resources

Job description

Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner plays a strategic and hands-on role in supporting the organizations human capital needs. This position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units while also supporting recruitment efforts to attract top talent. As a trusted advisor the Business Partner provides HR guidance on policies organizational planning performance management and associate addition; the role will be involved in recruitment activities including job postings candidate sourcing and interviewing.

Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides consultative and strategic services such as associate relations relationship management performance management resource planning and accommodation
• Builds strong relationships and serves as a trusted HR advisor to client groups and senior leaders on key strategic projects
• Monitors emerging trends and best practices in the external marketplace and recommends solutions to enhance Hondas position as an employer of choice
• Provides policy interpretation and advice to enhance leadership effectiveness and to ensure adherence to corporate HR policies programs and standards
• Assists and consults with People Leaders on workforce planning succession planning and performance management
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition Learning & Talent Development and Total Rewards teams to provide support and deliver high-quality customer service
• Participates in and guides hiring managers through the end-to-end recruitment process ensuring business and hiring needs are understood
• Engages in ongoing professional development and continuous learning through participation in professional associations networking self-directed study and attendance at seminars courses and workshops
• Other duties as

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelors Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration or Human Resources
• 3 5 years of relevant progressive HR experience with a proven track record of delivering results with an emphasis on employee relations relationship management and recruitment
• Experience in automotive financial services or similar environment is an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of employment legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code
• Demonstrates passion for supporting an engaging onboarding experience
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of initiative adaptability and ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong diplomatic negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates the ability to build credibility and establish relationships interacting effectively with associates at all levels within the organization
• Excellent attention to detail ability to manage multiple priorities / projects and manage time appropriately
• Certified Human Resources Professional ( CHRP ) designation is an asset
• Bilingualism in both English and French is an asset
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with all members of the HR team
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Enjoys team building approach of management and department - shares results

Please note that as of November 2nd 2025 we will be moving to a four day in office one day work from home model for current hybrid roles.

Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities upon request. The accommodation will take into account the applicants accessibility needs.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please email Human Resources at or call .

Key Skills

• Marketing & Sales
• Business Administration
• Bid
• Instrumentation & Control
• HACCP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1