Human Resources - Human Resources Business Partner

EQI Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

EQI Ltd. is seeking an HR Business Partner (HRBP) – Contract to support site-level HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.

This role partners with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals and drives culture initiatives, workforce planning, and talent development. The successful candidate will have 2+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of employment laws, and a background in manufacturing or industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles; strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices; experience in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP, HROne) desirable.

Responsibilities

• HR Support: Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals; drive organizational change and culture initiatives; lead workforce planning and talent management.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Foster a positive work environment; handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions; implement engagement and retention strategies.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead recruitment processes to attract and retain top talent; ensure effective onboarding and orientation programs.
• Performance Management: Support managers in setting goals, conducting evaluations, and managing performance; promote continuous feedback and development.
• Training & Development: Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives; support leadership development and succession planning.
• Compliance & HR Operations: Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies; maintain HR records; support payroll, benefits, and HRIS at site level.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

HR knowledge

HR certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Position Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) – Contract

Reports To: SVP, Human Resources

Salary Range: 75k-85k CAD

Position Summary

The HRBP is responsible for supporting all human resources functions at the site level. This includes talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compliance, and HR strategy implementation. The role ensures alignment with corporate HR policies while addressing the unique needs of the site.

Essential Functions

• HR Support
  • Partner with site leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
  • Drive organizational change and culture initiatives.
  • Lead workforce planning and talent management efforts.
• Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution.
  • Handle employee relations issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Implement employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Lead recruitment processes to attract and retain top talent.
  • Ensure effective onboarding and orientation programs.
• Performance Management
  • Support managers in setting goals, conducting evaluations, and managing performance.
  • Promote a culture of continuous feedback and development.
• Training & Development
  • Identify training needs and coordinate learning initiatives.
  • Support leadership development and succession planning.
• Compliance & HR Operations
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and reports.
  • Support payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration at the site level.

Position Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles. Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. Experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environment is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, CHRP, HROne) is desirable.

Work Environment & Travel

The Human Resources Business Partner will work in both office and plant environments, requiring regular presence on the production floor as well as in administrative settings. The role involves approximately 30% travel to other company sites, vendor locations, or for training and development purposes.

EQI provides a dynamic, open, and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued and rewarded for their contributions. We are seeking highly motivated, skilled, and entrepreneurial people to continue EQI’s impressive growth over the past 20 years.