HR Business Partner – Oakville

Role Summary: The Human Resources Business Partner works closely with our managers and employees as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to determine and address business needs. The Human Resources Business Partner plays a key role in supporting multiple areas of the HR function including employee relations, recruitment and selection, and training and development.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Type: Non-Union

Employment Status: Permanent

Compensation: Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Work Location & Environment: 2160 Buckingham Road, Oakville, ON, L6H 6M7; Office & Warehouse environment

Key Accountabilities:

• Business Advisor: Provides sound technical knowledge of human resources disciplines including employee relations, employment legislation, group benefits, disability management, and performance management. Consults with managers to ensure human resources best practices are aligned with Company's goals and visions; provides guidance to managers on human resources functions, issues, and projects.
• Staffing: Executes all aspects of the internal and external recruitment process for all business groups, locations, and divisions. Develops candidate-sourcing strategies, prepares job postings, advertises open roles, screens resumes, conducts behavioural-based interviews, completes reference and background checks, and makes hiring recommendations. Prepares employment contracts and secures required approvals; prepares offer letter packages. Maintains an active and organized data bank of candidates for various positions. Effectively develops and communicates the organization's brand through all recruitment documentation to ensure the attraction of a high performing workforce.
• Training & Development: Facilitate orientation & onboarding presentations for new employees as required. Assists with creating, managing, and facilitating employee training. Ensure course evaluations are completed and information updated in spreadsheets. Maintain and make administrative changes to position descriptions as needed. Participate in various transportation-related committees and organizations, staying updated on industry trends. Explore and leverage government wage subsidy programs to support ASL employees and enhance workforce development.
• Performance Management & Employee Relations: Provides direction to management on the progressive disciplinary process, including the preparation of documentation; conducts workplace investigations and proposes recommended settlements (e.g. appropriate disciplinary measures up to and including terminations). Coaches and consults with managers throughout the performance management process. Conducts thorough workplace investigations for assigned business groups. Administers progressive disciplinary action for selected business groups by participating in disciplinary and termination meetings in accordance with established procedures. Conducts exit interviews with departing office and warehouse employees; tracks results to analyze trends and provide recommendations to improve turnover.
• Reporting & Analysis: Gathers and analyzes employee data to complete reporting as required for ongoing company compliance. Manages business group's annual Employment Equity and Pay Equity submissions. Manage business group's AODA submission.
• Administrative Duties: Collaborate with the Payroll department to ensure accurate vacation, benefits, and RRSP deductions. Partners with Manager, Health & Wellness regarding benefit plan, disability, or other leaves of absences. Prepare appropriate letters and documents as requested by employees and/or managers. Provides support to the team on human resources functions, issues, and projects. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Education & Experience: Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR, Business Administration, or a related field. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years human resources generalist experience in various areas of HR including employee relations, workplace investigations, and recruitment and selection. Intermediate user of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Knowledgeable with Canada Labour Code (CLC) and Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) legislation. Experience in the transportation industry considered to be an asset.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong presentation skills with experience in facilitation. Ability to build systems and processes that create efficient and effective HR practices. Detail and deadline oriented, with the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment. Ability to act with maturity and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Strong verbal communication skills, relationship building, and interpersonal skills. Proactive attitude; takes initiative to prevent issues and has a bias towards action. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and independently with individuals at various levels is required. A continuous improvement focus on work. Well-organized, enthusiastic, professional, and a positive team member.