HR Business Partner

The Opportunity

Serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive organizational performance and support growth. The HRBP delivers consultative and operational HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, employee and labour relations, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, succession planning, and retention. This role partners closely with leaders to build leadership capability, foster a positive workplace culture, and support business transformation initiatives.

The Role

• Lead and participate in team(s) to develop, implement and drive human resource initiatives and programs to effectively deliver the company’s HR strategy and services
• Lead implementation planning and execution for talent acquisition, performance management, capability development and talent management initiatives
• Partner with leaders & talent acquisition to fulfill current and future hiring needs through the effective management of the recruiting & onboarding process to ensure we attract and select critical talent
• Lead planning of change initiatives within the region/division and ensure appropriate strategies and action plans are in place to achieve required changes; facilitate effective planning and execution in partnership with leaders
• Diagnose organizational issues/needs & make recommendations to support culture & structural changes
• Provide guidance and direction on all aspects of employee/labour relations including coaching & advising leaders on the interpretation & implementation of applicable legislation, collective agreements & company policies, and supporting managers in determining the appropriate resolution to issues
• Recommend & build appropriate communication strategies, plans & guidelines to support change efforts, build employee engagement and help achieve overall business objectives
• Facilitate organizational development programs for managers & employees by delivering or facilitating access to training on supervisory practices , interpersonal communication skills, team building and other subjects as appropriate
• Work with leaders to ensure that people implications of business decisions are understood and considered
• Ensure the effective management of disability claims and work with managers to facilitate return to work programs
• Use metrics and analytics regularly to help support business strategies, identify talent trends / human resources issues and uses to make recommendations

The Candidate

Education: Bachelor Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field

Work Experience: 7+ years of similar role with experience partnering with senior leaders and frontline management with a proven track record of delivering results and successfully managing change: labour relations experience required

Knowledge: CHRP designation preferred, Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer skills

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

\\ Together we get more done.