Title:  Lead, HR Business Partner

Lead, HR Business Partner 

Reference #20883

Waterdown, Ontario 

About the Role:

As an HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will act as a trusted advisor to the leadership to support our Engineering functions, aligning human resources practices with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in HR and a deep understanding of talent management, organizational development, and employee relations. You will play a key role in driving business results through effective people strategies and support a positive and inclusive organizational culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing strategic guidance on talent development, organizational performance, culture, and employee engagement to ensure HR strategies align with business goals and drive organizational performance.

• Lead end-to-end talent management processes, including workforce planning, talent development, performance management, diversity and inclusion, and compensation.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions and conflict resolution, ensuring a productive, positive work environment and compliance with company policies and labour laws.
• Support recruitment efforts to ensure staffing levels meet operational needs. Collaborate with supervisors and department heads to identify staffing requirements and develop workforce plans.
• Provide guidance and resolution on employee relations issues, such as disciplinary actions and conflict resolution, while ensuring compliance with company policies and labour laws.
• Support managers in driving performance through goal-setting, coaching, and feedback processes.
• Analyze HR data and trends, proactively recommending solutions to improve employee engagement, retention, and training effectiveness.
• Identify and address issues affecting employee engagement, recommending and implementing solutions to enhance overall employee experience.
• Build strong relationships with functional HRBPs to influence business priorities and ensure alignment with HR initiatives across functions.
• Provide coaching and development to managers on leadership development and conflict resolution.
• Lead HR-related projects and initiatives, supporting organizational change and promoting the use of standardized change management methodologies.
• Partner with leaders to design organizational structure, job functions, and talent management processes that drive business performance.
• Work with the safety team to ensure compliance with safety regulations, foster a safe working environment, and promote employee wellness initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9+ years of HR Business Partner experience.
• CHRL designation would be an asset.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner with increasing scope and responsibility, ideally in a matrix organization.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, influencing, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining focus on safety, compliance, and employee satisfaction.
• Experience in analyzing trends and metrics
• High degree of professional integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze and present data effectively.
• Experience with HR systems such as PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors, or similar platforms.

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