Human Resources Business Partner (12-18 Month Contract) Job Details | Purolator

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver - it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Please Note: This is a parental leave coverage with an anticipated length of 12 - 18 Months

We are one of Canada’s largest courier and freight networks. With over 175 operations facilities, 100+ Purolator Shipping Centres and 1,200+ Authorized Shipping Agents across Canada and 30+ offices in the U.S., we can deliver more for our customers from coast to coast, every day.

We are currently recruiting for an HR Business Partner (12-18month contract) in the Guelph and surrounding areas. The HR Business Partner role works with project stakeholders to identify requirements to achieve strategic goals through internal changes to organizational capabilities, including changes to policies, processes, and information systems.

• Partner with Operations clients to drive proactive employee and labour relations.
• Support the delivery and deployment of HR programs and processes and participate in coaching and guiding in functional and cross-functional initiatives (Performance Management, Compensation, Succession Planning, Engagement Survey, and the Performance Review Cycle).
• Provides guidance, direction, and advice to the client regarding employment related issues including but not limited to the interpretation of the Collective Agreement and Company policies & procedures, attendance management, recruitment & selection strategy, performance management, terminations, strategic planning, and training & development.
• Promote a safe and healthy environment and support the management of WSIB, STD and LTD cases and return to work programs.
• Anticipates barriers to success and facilitates proactive resolution that supports a performance driven culture.
• Uses judgment supported by human resource acumen and practical experience to escalate matters as required.
• Contributes to continuous improvements & best practices to influence human resources strategies.
• Ensures that the interests of employees and company are considered in accordance with the Collective Agreement, HR policies and applicable government laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates and lives our Corporate Values in everyday decisions.

• Equivalent combination of education and employee relations experience and an achievement of CHRP designation or post graduate degree preferred.

• 3-5 years progressive HR experience with demonstrated knowledge in labour relations and client relation management.
• Must be strategic, have a good professional presence, and possess strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization with comprehensive consultative, partnering, facilitating, and influencing/negotiating skills.
• Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Strong analytic skills and proven ability to problem-solve.
• HR systems experience, preferably HR SAP.
• Exceptional commitment to customer service with strong sense of urgency.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.
• Must be able to travel to other facilities on a regular basis.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 050 - Guelph
Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to: Senior Manager Human Resources
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