Human Resources Business Partner

Leclerc Foods USA inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Leclerc Foods USA inc is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the lead HR partner at the Montgomery, PA plant. You will support the Plant Manager and leadership team while supervising HR Advisors and Internal Trainers to ensure on-site HR standards are upheld.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and performance management, while driving employee engagement and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6 years of HR experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• Build trust-based relationships with managers and employees.
• Initiative, rigor and strong organizational skills in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate effectively with plant managers and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR partner at the plant level and support the Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Supervise HR Advisors and Internal Trainers and ensure HR standards are upheld on site.
• Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with policies, OHS requirements, and governance across HR activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Influence without authority

HR leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management

Job description

Career Opportunities: Human Resources Business Partner (12564)

Requisition ID12564-Posted10/07/2026-Montgomery, PA

Founded in 1905, Leclerc Biscuits is a family-owned company whose success is built on the passion, innovation, and expertise of its teams. With a strong presence across Canada and the United States, the company continues to grow and evolve while remaining true to its core values and commitment to quality.

Position Summary

Reporting to the HR Director, you will be the lead HR partner at the plant level. You will support the Plant Manager and the leadership team while managing all end to end HR activities. You will supervise HR Advisors and Internal Trainers and ensure that Leclerc’s HR standards and values are upheld daily on site.

Responsibilities

• You contribute to achieving the company’s objectives through the following actions:
• HR Leadership and Employee Engagement
  • Promote the organizational culture and support managers in developing engaging, inclusive leadership aligned with the company's values.
  • Lead employee engagement, recognition, succession planning, talent development, and change management initiatives to support plant performance.
  • Ensure the implementation of development programs, active performance management practices, and action plans that foster employee growth and organizational effectiveness.
  • Act as a change partner and ensure effective HR communications with managers and employees.
• Talent Management and Performance
  • Manage recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, skills development, and succession planning activities to meet the plant’s operational needs.
  • Support managers in performance management, employee evaluations, leadership development, and the consistent application of disciplinary processes.
  • Monitor HR metrics and recommend actions that support the achievement of plant objectives.
  • Assist managers in the administration of compensation programs and ensure compliance with total rewards practices.
• Compliance, Employee Relations, and Governance
  • Ensure compliance with HR practices, internal policies, occupational health and safety (OHS) activities, and employment conditions, while promoting continuous process improvement.
  • Manage absence, disability, OHS, workplace investigation, and employee relations cases, while supporting managers in the fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
  • Ensure company policies are properly applied and support managers in communicating and implementing them with employees.
  • Coordinate social audits and support the implementation of corrective action plans.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Have 6 years of Human Resources experience (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Hold a SHRM or HRCI certification (preferred).
• Build trust-based relationships with managers and employees.
• Demonstrate initiative, rigor, and strong organizational skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively with plant managers and establish credibility with stakeholders.
• Influence and engage teams, even without direct authority.
• Adopt a management approach that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships with employees and managers.

Why join Leclerc?

At Leclerc, we live by our five core values: Authenticity, Respect, Innovation, Engagement, and Pleasure.
These values guide everything we do and create a unique work environment where you can thrive.

• We believe in developing our talent – because growth starts with authenticity and engagement.
• We provide career progression opportunities – in a respectful and supportive atmosphere.
• We offer a dynamic and stimulating environment – where innovation is encouraged and celebrated.
• We use innovative digital tools – to make your work easier and more impactful.
• We are an innovative and growing company – committed to continuous improvement and bold ideas.
• We foster a collaborative and respectful culture – because teamwork and pleasure at work matter.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Biscuits Leclerc is committed to recruiting and hiring the best candidates for all roles and is committed to integration and equal opportunity. Upon request, Biscuits Leclerc will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability to ensure that the standards outlined in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are upheld. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the HR responsible at 613-632-0777 ext: 4204