Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) reports directly to the VP, Human Resources. A strategic business partner and internal advisor supporting ALMAG and ALMAG Groups; drives initiatives that impact employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, organizational change, talent management, talent acquisition, performance, operational efficiency, and culture. As a trusted advisor, the HRBP provides coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers on human resources solutions that contribute to the goals of the business and supports a high performing and engaged working environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the HR Business Partner are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

- Proactively partners with leaders to identify and understand the strategic people issues specific to the business unit and provides advice and expertise, through new and innovative HR ideas, to develop short-term and long-term business strategies, solutions and action plans that support the achievement of current and changing needs and objectives of the business and organization

- Strategically partners with the VP or HR to support the ever-changing business while developing best practices to support business success.

- Guide and support HR professionals in all areas of HR, including the employee full cycle, training, people issues, processes, documentation, systems and payroll. Provide advice and expertise to offer solutions that support the departmental and business goals.

- Maintains an awareness of emerging trends and best practices in HR and liaisons with HR peers to ensure policies and procedures stay current and market competitive

- Acts as an advisor by providing guidance and/or coaching on sensitive confidential and complex HR issues, ensuring compliance with Almag's policies, Employment Standards and other regulatory employment and human rights requirements

- Initiates activities to maintain Almag's compliance with Employment Standards, US Labor board, and other regulatory employment and human rights requirements

- Oversees benefit programs, non-occupational leaves, WSIB, WC, and advises the HR Generalists and managers on reasonable accommodation

- Provide solutions to emerging trends, and in conjunction with the VP, develops and implements best practices to secure market competitiveness

- Oversees HR programs: Talent Acquisition, Uniform, Social Committee, Talent Development Performance Review Process, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation, Rewards and Recognition, Organization Effectiveness and Design, etc.

- Develops and facilitates a variety of HR-related training

- Provides guidance and support for new employee onboarding, performance management, progressive discipline, AODA, Workplace Harassment, etc

- Promotes employee engagement efforts and enabling employee feedback through various sources, including employee surveys, focus groups, and employee meetings

- Advice and guide the HR team, supervisors, and managers with investigations and resolves sensitive employee issues and complaints.

- Effectively manage employee relations practices to facilitate communication between managers and employees through standardized performance management and effective coaching

- Manage and drive a variety of key projects relevant to business goals and objectives

- Prepare, distribute, input, edit and proofread correspondence, memos, invoices, presentations, publications, reports, and related material as needed

- Develop and update SOPs and RACIs to ensure internal alignment

- Actively involved in the development of HR Programs, as well as, HR relevant communications

- Oversee and support the complete cycles of orientation, new hire, termination, WSIB packages, disability management, probations etc.

- Update KPIs and analyze data to foster continuous improvements.

- Responsible for overseeing HR compliance within the team, and payroll backup activities: timesheet validation, payroll benefit adjustments, and deductions and complete payroll cycle run for both ALMAG Canada and US.

- Other miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned by the VP of HR

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience

- University Degree /College diploma in Human Resources Management specializing in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related discipline preferred

- Minimum 8 years of experience in a HR Generalist role in an industrial/manufacturing environment

- Minimum 5 years of guiding, coaching, and mentoring

- Proven experience and knowledge of all HR disciplines, including recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, learning and development, talent management, compensation, and disability management

- Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Payroll system (ADP, Ceridian), and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

- Competent to format and draft correspondence, forms, reports, presentations, and proposals

- USA experience an asset.

- CHRP or working towards it an asset

- Previous payroll experience is an asset

- CPA designation is an asset

Technical Skills/Competence

- Professional, friendly and exceptional interpersonal skills.

- Assign the highest priority to customer satisfaction while meeting commitments to achieve department's objectives

- Ability to maintain and preserve strict confidentiality

- Exceptional organizational and communication skills

- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize a heavy workload

- Work independently to complete assigned tasks and projects with minimum supervision

- Exceptional prioritization and time-management skills

- Strong presentation skills

- Proven problem-solving skills

- Advanced command of the English Language, written and verbal.

- Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading skills

- Strong consultative, influencing, and negotiation skills

- Big picture thinker who brings an innovative and creative approach

- Practices and maintains integrity while following the Almag's policies and procedures

- Ability to build strong and collaborative relationships across all levels and functions

- Collaborative, proactive and results oriented

- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, who can handle multiple priorities and can easily navigate ambiguity

- Proven track record of creating, implementing and executing effective business plans

- Knowledge of labour laws, ESA, Human Rights Code, etc

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

- Profit sharing

- Health care spending account

- Education assistance program

- Health and dental

- Life AD&D

- Gym memberships