At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and empower a high-performing HR team to enhance employee experience and engagement.
- Company: Join Johnston Equipment, a leader in material handling solutions with a customer-focused approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a values-driven culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across various HR functions.
- Why this job: Shape the future of HR while making a real impact on employee engagement and organizational performance.
- Qualifications: 8+ years of HR leadership experience and strong coaching skills required.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!
Are you a strategic HR leader who thrives on coaching high‑performing teams, strengthening leadership capability, and shaping an exceptional employee experience? We’re looking for a Director, HR Business Partnerships to guide our HRBP team and partner closely with senior leaders to drive organizational performance, engagement, and cultural alignment.
In this role, you’ll be the catalyst that connects people strategy with business strategy—ensuring leaders are supported, employees feel valued, and HR programs deliver meaningful impact across the organization. You’ll bring deep expertise in employee relations, a passion for coaching, and the ability to build trusted relationships at every level.
What You’ll Lead & Deliver
- Coach, develop, and empower a team of HR Business Partners. Recruit, onboard, mentor, and elevate a high-performing HRBP team. Set clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and build a culture of accountability and growth.
- Champion employee engagement. Lead the annual engagement survey, partner with leaders to interpret results, and drive action plans that strengthen connection, belonging, and performance.
- Be the trusted advisor for complex employee relations matters. Guide leaders through conflict resolution, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations—ensuring fairness, consistency, and compliance with legislation and company policies.
- Elevate leadership effectiveness. Coach leaders on talent decisions, communication, and employee lifecycle strategies that build strong, inclusive, high-performing teams.
- Strengthen cross-functional partnerships. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Payroll, Organizational Development, and other HR functions to deliver seamless, integrated HR solutions.
- Drive HR excellence and continuous improvement. Use data to identify trends and risks, enhance HR processes, and implement initiatives that improve service delivery and the employee experience.
- Promote a values-driven culture. Reinforce our core values across all regions and ensure HR practices support a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; CHRP/CHRL an asset.
- 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including managing HRBP teams.
- Proven success supporting senior leaders in complex, multi-site or multi-region environments.
- Strong coaching, consulting, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Deep knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Experience managing full-spectrum HR programs and employee relations.
- Ability to influence, build trust, and drive accountability.
Director, HR Business Partnerships in Montréal employer: Johnston Equipment
At Johnston Equipment, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their roles and drive innovative ideas. As a Forklift Trainer in the Kitchener/Guelph area, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and ample opportunities for professional growth through our renowned training programs. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative environment that values your contributions and encourages continuous learning.
