Human Resources Business Partner

DBO Expert Inc; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance 50% paid by employer

Health spending account $500 annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Telemedicine

DPSP contributions

37.5-hour work week

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Paid sick days

Statutory holidays

Bank hours

Flexible vacation and leave policies

Brand apparel allowance

PPE provided

Freshly ground espresso coffee

Job summary

DBO Expert Inc. in Sherbrooke seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to management and employees, helping to build a strong, engaging organizational culture.

You will evolve HR practices, support managers, attract top talent, promote the employer brand, ensure CNESST compliance, and participate in the management committee, driving talent strategies and a caring workplace.

Qualifications

• University degree in human resources, industrial relations, administration, or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in French with advanced English, both spoken and written.
• Strong interest in teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Structure, rigour, and organizational skills.
• Visionary, able to look beyond current practices and actively contribute to the organization’s evolution.
• Creativity and initiative, particularly in talent attraction and recruitment strategies.
• Be recognized for professionalism, sound judgment, and kindness.
• Be a unifying, collaborative individual capable of positively influencing their environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support managers on various human resources issues.
• Actively participate in the management committee and contribute to the company’s strategic decisions.
• Develop and evolve a strong, engaging organizational culture consistent with the company’s values.
• Deploy creative and effective strategies for attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent.
• Be responsible for developing and promoting the employer brand.
• Ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of HR practices, policies, and processes.
• Be responsible for occupational health and safety, oversee compliance of practices and ensure adherence to CNESST requirements.
• Support employees and managers in their development and professional journey.
• Foster a healthy, respectful work environment grounded in care and consideration.
• Be responsible for organizing and facilitating the HR committee, as well as following up on resulting actions.
• Participate in labour relations management and the resolution of complex situations.
• Contribute to various projects aimed at improving the employee experience and organizational performance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Leadership

Education

University degree in human resources, industrial relations, administration, or related field

Job description

Join a dedicated team within a recognized company, specializing in the development of eco-friendly, tailor-made solutions for wastewater treatment, meeting the specific needs of residential, commercial, and community clients.

Named a finalist for the Eurêka! awards for a green and prosperous Quebec in 2022, DBO Expert received the Business Succession award at the 2023 Estrie Recognition Gala, and was a 2024 recipient with the Regional Chamber of Commerce mention.

DBO Expert currently has several career opportunities available, including Human Resources Business Partner, for its Sherbrooke office.

What we offer:

• A clear mission and values that will resonate with you;
• Motivating and engaging social and team activities;
• A stimulating, dynamic, and safe work environment;
• Participation on the management committee;
• Performance bonuses based on goal achievement;
• Group insurance 50% paid by the employer;
• A $500 annual health spending account;
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine;
• Employer contributions to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• A 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday;
• The option to work remotely up to 2 days per week;
• Paid sick days (2) and statutory holidays (10);
• The ability to bank hours;
• Flexible vacation and leave policies;
• An annual allowance to purchase branded company apparel;
• Personal protective equipment provided, depending on the position;
• Unlimited freshly ground espresso coffee!

Your mission

Reporting to the General Manager, you will act as a strategic partner to the management team and employees, helping to build a strong, engaging, and caring organizational culture.

As HR Business Partner, you will be at the heart of human resources decisions and will actively participate in the management committee. Your role will be to evolve HR practices, support managers, attract top talent, and help build an environment where employees can thrive and perform.

You will also have the opportunity to use your creativity and vision to develop innovative strategies for attracting top talent and promoting the company as an employer of choice.

More specifically, you will:

• Advise and support managers on various human resources issues;
• Actively participate in the management committee and contribute to the company’s strategic decisions;
• Develop and evolve a strong, engaging organizational culture consistent with the company’s values;
• Deploy creative and effective strategies for attracting, recruiting, and retaining talent;
• Be responsible for developing and promoting the employer brand;
• Ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of HR practices, policies, and processes;
• Be responsible for occupational health and safety, oversee compliance of practices and ensure adherence to CNESST requirements;
• Support employees and managers in their development and professional journey;
• Foster a healthy, respectful work environment grounded in care and consideration;
• Be responsible for organizing and facilitating the HR committee, as well as following up on resulting actions;
• Participate in labour relations management and the resolution of complex situations;
• Contribute to various projects aimed at improving the employee experience and organizational performance.

Your profile

• Hold a university degree in human resources, industrial relations, administration, or a related field;
• Have 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role;
• Have a good understanding of human resources and occupational health and safety practices;
• Fluent in French with advanced English, both spoken and written;
• Have a strong interest in teamwork;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships;
• Show structure, rigour, and organizational skills;
• Be a visionary, able to look beyond current practices and actively contribute to the organization’s evolution;
• Show creativity and initiative, particularly in talent attraction and recruitment strategies;
• Be recognized for professionalism, sound judgment, and kindness;
• Be a unifying, collaborative individual capable of positively influencing their environment.

Does this sound like you?

If you want to play a strategic role, make a real contribution to building a strong culture and make a real difference for employees and the organization, we would love to get to know you!