Human Resources Business Partner

We are seeking a people-focused and team-orientated Human Resources Business Partner to join our team! As an integral member of the Human Resources team, with a focus on Labour Relations, you will serve as an advisor to Production Supervisors and other departments to provide day to day HR support while aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. You will play a key role in employee engagement, organizational development and change management throughout our facility.

Working on-site in London, Ontario and reporting to the Human Resources Manager you will:

• Provide coaching and guidance to leadership regarding labour relations, collective agreement interpretation and policy & procedure inquires.
• Counsel and coach leaders on employee performance management issues and provide recommendations for action including progressive discipline.
• Facilitate Labour Management meetings to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Respond to employee relations matters though conducting investigations and required documentation with attention to detail.
• Manage the internal grievance resolution process.
• Enhance policies and programs to build positive culture and engagement, staying aware of legislative changes.
• Manage the non-occupational claims management process.
• Collaborate with Health & Safety and support as required for return to work agreements and Ministry of Labour visits.
• Manage and communicate HR metrics to stakeholders while identifying trends and opportunities.
• Support the design of training material and train new and existing employees on HR related topics and policies.
• Support and participate in recruitment activities in the London location as required.
• Lead and Support employer-branding initiatives and other HR initiatives as required.
• Liaise with Management and employees as a trusted advisor to support all HR matters.

Your Strengths:

• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline with focus on Human Resources, CHRP preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a unionized food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of applicable legislation including OHSA, Human Rights, Labour Relations and ESA.
• Proven experience in grievance resolution and managing progressive discipline.
• Ability to craft written communication to convey key points from meetings.
• Advanced computer skills: Excel, Word.
• Excellent conflict resolution, communication and multitasking capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail with a collaborative mindset.