Human Resources - HR Business Partner

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to translate operational priorities into people solutions across manufacturing teams.

You will own recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, and the full lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, partnering with management to drive organizational effectiveness. You will guide leadership on staffing, design, retention, policy interpretation, and change initiatives; maintain HRIS records, generate

Qualifications

• CHRP designation or in progress; CHRL designation is an asset.
• Minimum six (6) years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing recruitment, employee relations, investigations, performance matters, accommodations, and organizational change.
• Proven knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, human rights, privacy, WSIB, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting management, leadership, salaried and hourly employees while managing competing, time-sensitive priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management on workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance, development, engagement, and the full employment lifecycle in a manufacturing environment.
• Own recruitment for assigned vacancies from requisition through offer, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Coordinate onboarding, probation, changes, promotions, and internal movement; manage HRIS updates, payroll & benefits instructions.
• Advise on attendance, accommodations, investigations, and performance matters; intervene on disciplinary actions within approved direction.
• Maintain HRIS records, generate reports on headcount, vacancies, turnover, attendance, leaves, and other workforce measures.
• Follow HR processes, templates, confidentiality requirements, and documentation controls; identify improvements.

Skills

HRIS

Power BI

Excel

Employee relations

Org design

Education

CHRP designation

Post-secondary HR/Business

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Reports To: Senior Manager, Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Pay Type: Salaried Full Time

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) supports assigned business functions by translating operational priorities into practical people solutions. The role partners with management, leadership and employees on workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance, development, engagement, and the full employment lifecycle in a manufacturing environment.

The HRBP has end-to-end ownership of HR matters within assigned client groups, from intake and assessment through advice, approvals, execution, documentation, communication, reporting, follow-up, and confirmed closure. Client group assignments may change based on business needs. The role works within established HR governance, escalates significant risks and exceptions to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, and remains responsible for coordinating approved actions through completion.

Business Partnership and Workforce Planning

• Build responsive relationships with management, leadership, and employees in assigned business functions, including salaried and hourly teams where applicable.
• Advise management and leadership on staffing, role clarity, organization design, capability, retention, attendance, employee engagement, and workforce risk.
• Support headcount planning, vacancy and skills assessment, succession planning, and practical action plans informed by workforce data.
• Coach management and leadership on accountability, sound people decisions, clear communication, documentation, and timely follow-through.

Talent Acquisition and Employee Lifecycle

• Own recruitment for assigned vacancies from approved requisition through accepted offer, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, selection advice, approvals, and candidate communication.
• Coordinate pre-start activities, onboarding, probation, employee changes, promotions, internal movement, and offboarding for assigned client groups.
• Confirm approvals and effective dates; coordinate employee letters, payroll & benefits instructions, HRIS updates, records, and implementation checks.

Employee Relations, Attendance, and Accommodation

• Advise on employee concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, attendance, performance improvement, discipline, and terminations within approved direction.
• Manage assigned leave, disability, accommodation, WSIB, and return-to-work matters, including documentation, stakeholder coordination, follow-up, and case closure, if applicable.
• Apply company policies and relevant Ontario employment requirements consistently; maintain accurate, confidential, and complete case records.
• Identify sensitive, complex, or material legal, labour, safety, privacy, financial, or reputational risks and elevate them promptly.

Performance, Talent, Engagement, and Change

• Implement performance management, talent reviews, development planning, training, and succession actions in assigned client groups.
• Support engagement, employee experience, retention, and change initiatives with clear communication, manager coaching, and follow-through.

HR Service Delivery and Reporting

• Own open HR matters end to end, maintaining clear next steps, deadlines, communications, records, and evidence of closure.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records and prepare reports on headcount, vacancies, turnover, attendance, leaves, and other relevant workforce measures.
• Follow approved HR processes, templates, service standards, confidentiality requirements, and documentation controls; recommend practical improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow company health and safety policies and site procedures, use required personal protective equipment, promptly report hazards, incidents and near misses, and work with management, leadership, and the Environmental Health & Safety Team to support a safe workplace.
• Perform other reasonable duties and tasks assigned by the Senior Manager, Human Resources, which are consistent with the role and business needs.

Company Values:

• Make a Difference Every Day.
• Be Respectful Always.
• Exceed Customer Expectations.
• Foster Collaboration.
• Act Like an Owner.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Competencies

• Progressive business partnership and influence.
• End-to-end ownership and accountability.
• Business and operational acumen.
• Decisive judgment and risk awareness.
• Emotional intelligence and emotional control.
• Communication, collaboration, and responsiveness.
• Change leadership and execution.
• Process adherence and continuous improvement.
• Integrity, discretion, and resilience.

Leadership

• N/A.

Education and/or Experience

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CHRP designation required or in progress; CHRL designation is an asset.
• Minimum six (6) years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing recruitment, employee relations, investigations, performance matters, accommodations, and organizational change.
• Proven knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, human rights, privacy, WSIB, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting management, leadership, salaried and hourly employees while managing competing, time-sensitive priorities.

Language & Communication Skills

• Communicate clearly in written and spoken English with management, leadership & employees across shifts; explain policies, decisions, and next steps in practical terms.
• Coach and influence management & leadership, lead sensitive conversations and document employee relations matters accurately and confidentially.

Physical Working Environment

• Office-based work in Scarborough with regular computer use, meetings, and employee interaction. Visits to manufacturing, lab, warehouse, or other site areas may be required; follow site safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
• Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to support business operations.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems, preferably Ceridian Dayforce, including accurate employee transactions, case records, recruitment workflows, and reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for workforce, attendance, turnover and headcount analysis, and Word and PowerPoint for documentation and leader communications.
• Experience using Power BI to build HR dashboards and workforce reports.

Other Qualifications

• Sound judgment, integrity, attention to detail, confidentiality, initiative, and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to work across different business functions, build credibility with management, leadership, and employees, and adapt to changing client group needs.

Total Rewards

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 – $100,000 CAD.

In addition to base compensation Cosmetica offers a competitive total rewards package which may include bonus eligibility, equity, benefits, retirement plans, paid time away from work, etc.

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Additional Information

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. utilizes AI-assisted tools as part of its recruitment and hiring process. These tools are used to enhance equity, efficiency and consistency. All hiring decisions are made by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates,