Human Resources Partner

American President Lines; Brampton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide strategic support and guidance in human resources. Responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition, enhancing employee engagement, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and addressing employee relations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in HR and at least 3 years of HR experience. This is a maternity leave replacement position in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance management.
• Provide performance management guidance to line management.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Address employee concerns and provide conflict resolution guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Master’s degree in human resources or related field

Job description

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation. At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by Boldness, Imagination, Exemplary and Excellence. With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment.

Maternity Leave Replacement for (1) one year

YOUR ROLE

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders and employees, providing HR guidance and support. The HRBP will work closely with management to develop and implement HR strategies that are consistent with the Regional HR direction and align with business goals, enhance employee engagement, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. He/she is responsible for talent management, talent acquisition, organization development and HR KPIs for scope population.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Talent Management

• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning to ensure the organization attracts, retains, and develops top talent.
• Launch talent management processes (annual performance review, objective setting, people review, training & development plans) to manage population and develop necessary training and communication tools to ensure robust deployment and understanding.
• Provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Collaborate with management to design succession plans for key talents and key job positions.
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Lead Training Plan process, Success Planning activities, Individual Development Plans and facilitate discussions with the management team to bring the best solutions for employees.

Organization Design & Workforce Planning

• Identify opportunities for organizational improvement and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
• Provide guidance on organization design (new roles, replacement strategy, job architecture) and ensure consistent application of Group and Ceva principles.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructurings, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Update monthly Talent metrics and HR KPIs (turnover, time to fill, gender balance, etc.) for scope population.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends and provide insights to support decision‑making.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies. Stay updated on HR best practices and legal requirements.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

Employee Relations

• Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and provide guidance on conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws and regulations.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

#LI-NDI

CEVA is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.