Senior HR Business Partner - (Alexandria, ON)

Saint-Gobain North America; Alexandria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain North America is seeking a Sr HR Business Partner in Alexandria, ON, dedicated to employee relations and strategic HR programs. The role requires driving engagement, ensuring compliance, and supporting onboarding and training initiatives within a unionized environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work culture with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits & pension savings plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Wellness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Volunteer paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in a unionized environment.
• Generalist experience in policy development and employee relations.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CRHA/CPHR) designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR Partner support to client groups and respond to employee relations.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits and compensation.
• Lead onboarding and ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Skills

Labour Relations

HRIS systems

MS office

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources administration

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

THE ROLE

Kaycan has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr HR Business Partner Alexandria, ON to join our team. This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to employee relations, benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, compensation, training, onboarding, and compliance with all applicable local legislation.

In addition, the Sr. HR Business Partner will assist the Regional Human Resources Manager and other key clients as identified by Saint-Gobain HR leadership with the implementation of strategic HR programs. This position will play an important role with helping the site to achieve business goals and objectives.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Main responsibilities:

HR Partner Support to client groups

Employee Relations

• Respond to employee relations issues in a unionized environment and work effectively with all parties involved to address and escalate to HR Management as required.
• Ensure that all guidance, decisions making, and solutions offered will be in accordance to all applicable employment legislations as well as internal policies, processes and procedures and ensure the best interest of both the company and its employees have been taken into account.
• Prepare HR communications and keep HR communication boards/channels and tools up to date.
• Participates in department and site level initiatives- JHSC.
• Coach leaders on creating an environment where positive employee relations are foundational to the successful outcome of high employee engagement and retention in service of the successful delivery of business objectives.
• Oversees all labour relations at the plant, grievance handling and arbitration preparation, union negotiations participation.
• Lead internal investigations on employment related matters.
• Interpretation and implementation of relevant employment practices (e.g. employment and human rights legislation, collective agreements, labour law, etc.)

Onboarding

• Support hiring manager and drive engagement and completion of Onboarding Checklist.
• Meet with new hires on day one to review HR Onboarding presentation and paperwork.
• Compile HR metrics (turn over, head count) analyzing, reporting and identifying emerging trends.

Training & Team engagement

• Perpetuate a culture of high performance through effective leader coaching and feedback
• Promotes a safe working environment, complies with proper use of PPE, understands applicable EHS programs (reporting incidents, and participates in functional department safety meetings.
• Counsel site management team on the effective use of professional development plans, performance improvement plans, progressive discipline, and risk mitigated decisions.
• Continuously develops our corporate culture by leading & supporting all employee wellness & engagement initiatives, and employee Social Events.
• Proactively helps to drive employee engagement at the site and make recommendation for activities that can improve engagement.
• Keeps current on knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law;
• Partner and collaborate with broader HR team on Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee administration of the employee benefit and pension plan
• Provide guidance on compensation decisions for lateral moves, promotions, off-cycle changes, merit, and market adjustments.
• Stay current on trending compensation, employee benefits/perks and HR related trends to ensure industry competitiveness.

HRIS Program Administration

• Systems Administrative lead for Boost, People Group (Micro strategy), People Fluent, PEG, Sun Life and other SG sites.
• Primary contact for employees, managers and HR team for questions related to performance management cycle and requirements including system.
• Coordination/administration/recommendations of the annual merit and incentive processes in coordination with department and HR leadership. Monitors Performance Management program and recommends improvements as necessary
• Issues local communications & training for annual performance management cycle and total reward programs

A TEAM READY TO WELCOME YOU

The profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources administration or related field.
• Minimum experience of 5+ years in a unionized environment
• Minimum Experience: 5+ years in Human Resources, with Generalist experience in the key areas; policy development, performance management, exposure to payroll, and employee relations.
• Strong Proficiency- Labour Relations, HRIS systems, MS office.
• Good knowledge of current employment-related laws and legislations.
• Effective written and verbal communication that can reach all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and diplomacy with all levels of the organization even under stressful/high pressured situations.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis to help guide business planning.
• Strong interpersonal relationship building and coaching skills with the ability to exercise the appropriate level of confidentiality when required.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment in a respectful way, adapt to change and have the ability to influence others without authority in a direct and positive manner.
• Excellent organizational management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CRHA/CPHR) designation is an asset.

This position is based at our Alexandria, On site but would required to travel and work from our Pointe-Claire, QC facility from time to time. The role is functioning within an office environment, with frequent travel as required to the business units and the manufacturing plants. Plants visits will require on-the-floor interaction with both employees and process for observation and evaluation of HR issues.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Saint-Gobain is a welcoming, solid, open-minded company that offers long-term career opportunities.

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.

What we offer

Besides a great work culture where we work hard, we also have fun with various team-building events and regular company wide activities. We also offer the following:

• Total Rewards: comprehensive benefits & pension savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement program and training programs hosted globally
• Some of our perks: wellness reimbursement, product rebates, pet insurance, volunteer paid time off

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).