Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Certified Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing independent testing laboratory is seeking a Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to enhance its people strategy and cultivate a high-performance culture. The role involves building and executing HR strategies, managing talent acquisition, and leading organizational initiatives, requiring 7–10+ years of HR experience. Candidates should possess strong business acumen, experience with multi-site teams, and a bachelor's degree in HR or related fields. The position is based in Kitchener, Ontario, with a salary range of CAD 85,000 to CAD 95,000.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with compensation strategy and complex benefits.
• Confidence in navigating high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead organizational design and culture initiatives.
• Enhance talent acquisition and workforce planning.

Skills

HRBP experience

Business acumen

Change management

Talent acquisition

Organizational design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

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Join Certified Group’s fast-growing team at Labstat, one of the world’s largest independent testing laboratories serving the global nicotine, cannabis, hemp, and natural health product industries. Based in Kitchener, Ontario, with teams in Canada and the Netherlands, Labstat is known for its scientific excellence, regulatory expertise, and purpose-driven mission.

Job Overview :

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to play a key strategic and operational role in advancing our people strategy and shaping Labstat’s collaborative, high-performance culture. This role is based in Kitchener, Ontario and will be required to be onsite 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities :

As the Senior Manager, HR Business Partner, you’ll report to the Chief People Officer of Certified Group with a dotted line to the President of Labstat. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor, business partner, and change leader responsible for :

• Building and executing HR strategies aligned with business goals
• Enhancing talent acquisition, compensation, benefits (including pensions), and workforce planning
• Leading organizational design, culture, and leadership development initiatives
• Managing and developing one direct report
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration

This is an opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives and elevate the employee experience across a growing, science-driven organization.

Qualifications :

• 7–10+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP roles
• A track record of supporting multi-site teams, including hourly and commercial staff
• Experience with compensation strategy, complex benefits (e.g., pensions), and talent analytics
• Confidence in navigating change, union avoidance strategies, and high-growth environments
• Strong business acumen and a coaching, consultative approach
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Human Resources

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