Human Resources Business Partner

Cyclic Materials; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cleantech company as a Human Resources Business Partner in Toronto. You will support various departments, implement HR policies, and enhance employee relations in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for growth in a passionate team focused on sustainability in critical materials production.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic work environment

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation and HR compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS systems required.

Responsibilities

• Advise client groups on HR policies and programs.
• Support managers with employee relations and performance issues.
• Administer benefits enrollment and maintain accurate HR records.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

HR designation (CHRP) is an asset

Tools

HRIS systems (specifically ADP)

Microsoft Office (advanced level)

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Reports to: Senior Manager HR

About Cyclic Materials:

Cyclic Materials is one of the most exciting cleantech companies in North America.

We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from many products of the modern world. We provide the market with a secure and regional supply of metals critical to the energy transition, and do so in an ethical, economically viable, and sustainable way.

With the global market for magnet rare earth elements forecast to increase dramatically by 2030, establishing new sources of these critical elements will be vital to support the electrification of transportation and energy across Canada, North America, and around the world. Cyclic Materials is positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition.

We are a passionate, driven group of people who bring a dedication to the entrepreneurial spirit paired with a desire to make a meaningful positive impact on the planet. Cyclic Materials believes in fostering a culture of respect and support across all our stakeholders.

Join our team and help build a global recycling cleantech company!

About this opportunity:

We are currently seeking a dynamic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team, based in Toronto. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, the HRBP will support all departments across the organization, including Plant Operations and the hourly workforce. Key responsibilities include policy implementation and adherence, employee relations, training and development, and the execution of various HR programs and initiatives. This position requires four days per week in the Toronto office, in addition to regular travel to Kingston to support business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

· Advise client group(s) on the interpretation and administration of HR policies and programs.

· Assist in revising and maintaining company policies, procedures, and related documents.

· Support managers with employee relations and performance issues under the guidance of the Senior HR Manager.

· Administer benefits enrollment and updates, including key milestones, to ensure timely and accurate coverage, deductions, and recordkeeping.

· Maintain accurate and comprehensive HR records through data entry in the HRIS system, including new hires, offboarding, absenteeism and turnover rates.

· Prepare and deliver lunch n’ learns, including the development of PowerPoint presentations.

· Provide counsel and guidance on employee relations matters across all

departments, including plant operations and hourly employees (e.g., performance, attendance, conflict resolution, disability management, investigations, terminations).

Qualifications:

· Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field (HR designation such as CHRP is an asset).

· 3-7 years of progressive human resources experience in a manufacturing setting supporting an hourly workforce.

· Proactive with a high attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service mindset.

· Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

· Proven ability to problem-solve and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

· Committed advocate for process improvement and leveraging data to support decision-making.

· Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and persistence with a tenacious approach to achieving goals.

· Excellent organizational and project management skills.

· Advanced level of Microsoft Office.

· Working knowledge of employment legislation and HR compliance standards (provincial and local).

· Hands-on experience with HRIS systems is required, preferably with ADP.

What we offer:

· An impactful company improving the sustainability of critical materials production.

· The opportunities of a young and fast-growing company. Your success is our success!

· Opportunities for growth.

· A dynamic work environment that’s focused on learning with accelerated career paths.

· A competitive salary package.

· Health and wellness benefits.

Learn more about Cyclic Materials here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEf6tR-TmAc

An Equal Opportunity employer, at Cyclic Materials, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).