Human Resources Business Partner

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement and savings programs

Paid vacation and floater days

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited in Toronto is seeking an HR Business Partner to translate business priorities into practical people strategies across workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will coach leaders, manage complex employee-relations matters, and partner with Talent Acquisition to build an inclusive, high-performing workforce.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Three to five years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful employee-relations and HR business-partnering responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience directly supporting, advising and influencing executive leaders within an HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and employee-relations practices.
• Experience coaching leaders through complex, sensitive and high-impact people decisions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, hands-on execution.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with business and executive leaders, providing strategic advice, coaching and constructive challenge.
• Lead complex employee-relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution and terminations.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, performance management and employee engagement.
• Support organizational change, restructures and workforce transitions with empathy, clarity and appropriate risk management.
• Interpret employment legislation, company policies and HR best practices to guide fair, consistent decisions.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, strengthen talent decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Develop thoughtful change and communication strategies that help employees and leaders navigate business transformation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders to support workforce needs and an inclusive, candidate-focused recruitment experience.
• Contribute to HR programs, policies, communications and process improvements that strengthen the employee experience.

Skills

Executive coaching

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/Business Admin

CHRP or CHRL designation (or progress toward)

Job description

Toronto, Ontario | Hybrid

Human Powered. Customer Centric. Future Ready.

For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com/our-product.

• Work Location – Toronto, ON
• Hybrid Environment – Three days in the office and two days working from home, subject to change.
• Base salary range: $108,000–$130,000 annually
• Travel: Occasional travel to other facilities across the Greater Toronto Area.
• Initial Posting Close Date – September 10, 2026

3 Sept 2026

Toronto, Ontario | Hybrid

Human Powered. Customer Centric. Future Ready.

For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com/our-product.

Role Details

• Work Location – Toronto, ON
• Hybrid Environment – Three days in the office and two days working from home, subject to change.
• Base salary range: $108,000–$130,000 annually
• Travel: Occasional travel to other facilities across the Greater Toronto Area.
• Initial Posting Close Date – September 10, 2026

The starting salary will be determined based on market location, job-related knowledge, role complexity, skills, experience and internal equity.

About This Opportunity

Shape the people strategy behind Canada’s local bottler

This is an opportunity to influence leaders, strengthen the employee experience and help shape the future of a proudly Canadian, family-owned business.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner is a trusted advisor to business and executive leaders. You will translate business priorities into practical people strategies across workforce planning, employee relations, talent, organizational effectiveness and change.

You will bring sound judgment, courage and a people-first approach—confidently coaching and challenging leaders while remaining close enough to the business to turn strategy into meaningful action.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with business and executive leaders, providing strategic advice, coaching and constructive challenge.
• Lead complex employee-relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution and terminations.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, performance management and employee engagement.
• Support organizational change, restructures and workforce transitions with empathy, clarity and appropriate risk management.
• Interpret employment legislation, company policies and HR best practices to guide fair, consistent decisions.
• Use workforce data and insights to identify trends, strengthen talent decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Develop thoughtful change and communication strategies that help employees and leaders navigate business transformation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders to support workforce needs and an inclusive, candidate-focused recruitment experience.
• Contribute to HR programs, policies, communications and process improvements that strengthen the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressive HR experience, including meaningful employee-relations and HR business-partnering responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience directly supporting, advising and influencing executive leaders within an HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and employee-relations practices.
• Experience coaching leaders through complex, sensitive and high-impact people decisions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical, hands‑on execution.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast‑moving environment.

Assets

• Experience supporting a technology client group.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• CHRP or CHRL designation, or progress toward certification.
• French-language capability.

How You’ll Work

You are a collaborative and credible HR partner who:

• Builds trust and alignment across different stakeholder groups.
• Uses data and business insight to move conversations toward action.
• Brings high emotional intelligence to challenging situations.
• Champions an inclusive, respectful and employee‑focused culture.
• Manages multiple priorities with strong organization and follow‑through.
• Is comfortable challenging assumptions and offering a clear point of view.

Why join Coke Canada Bottling?

Coke Canada Bottling is Canada’s Local Bottler. We’re Made Local.

Proudly independent, Canadian and family‑owned, we make, distribute, merchandise and sell some of the most‑loved beverages Canadians enjoy. Our more than 6,000 employees work coast-to-coast across over 50 sales and distribution centres and five manufacturing facilities.

Here, You Can

• Influence meaningful people and business decisions.
• Develop your capabilities through experience, coaching and learning resources.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package supporting your physical, mental and financial well‑being.
• Participate in retirement and savings programs, paid vacation and floater days.
• Give back through employee volunteer opportunities in the communities where we live and work.
• Help advance our vision of becoming the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People.

Bring your perspective

Coke Canada Bottling has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Research shows that women-identifying candidates and members of other marginalized communities may hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience does not match every item listed. Unless otherwise specified, this posting is for an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process is human-driven and does not use AI tools to make screening, assessment or selection decisions. If you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please call 1-844-383-2653 or email [e-mail].

Background clearance

All offers of employment with Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon successful background clearance completed through our contracted third‑party provider. Requirements vary by position and may include criminal, employment and education verification, as well as a driver’s abstract where applicable.

Please speak with the Talent Acquisition team if you have questions once you are contacted for further consideration.