QUICK FACTS:
- $85,000 - 90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- In-office position
- Weekdays (Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm), 30 min lunch
- Located in Milton (8300 Lawson Road, Milton ON)
- Monthly travel to alternate facilities required (Guelph, Acton), mileage provided
- Benefits Program
- Growth & Progression Opportunities
- Social Committee/Company Events
- Family-owned, Social Responsibility/Sustainability culture
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Are you a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for aligning human resources with business goals? We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving our company’s success through people-centered solutions.
Fraser Direct is a family-owned and run company with 25 years in business. With the second generation of Frasers at the helm, our company is experiencing tremendous growth. We seek to bring an experienced team member on board who can elevate our people strategy and keep pace with our business’ current growth and future potential. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team where your insights and entrepreneurial mindset will shape the future of our workforce and business strategy.
As Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor and collaborate with operations and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies that foster an inclusive culture, boost employee engagement, and drive business growth.
If you have a proven track record in HR strategy, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a desire to make a meaningful impact, read on.
ROLE:
The Senior HR Business Partner is responsible for the evolution, execution, and maintenance of all Human Resource programs and initiatives. The Senior HR Business Partner models and delivers strong leadership, coaching and planning for the organization. This person handles sensitive information and must conduct themselves with strong ethics, integrity, and impartiality at all times and is bound by strict confidentiality expectations.
The four pillars of this Human Resources position include:
1. Talent Acquisition (recruitment, onboarding & retention, offboarding)
2. Talent Management (performance program, training program, development & succession)
3. Organizational Design (compensation program, compliance, organizational development)
4. Employee Experience (culture, employee relations, safety)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enhance, develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure Fraser Direct’s compliance with the ESA, OHSA, OHRC, and any other applicable legislation
- Oversee the recruiting, hiring and on-boarding of employees. Provide guidance on candidate selection, employment offers, training plans, and performance management
- Manage the Health & Safety Program and ensure compliance
- Ensure adequate documentation, security, and confidentiality of employee files
- Provide hands-on employee relations management to support Managers/Supervisors in best practices management of staff (meetings, performance management, progressive discipline etc.)
- Ensure training is administered for various programs (onboarding, health & safety, GMP, WHMIS, material handling etc.)
- Plan and execute staff social initiatives, actively prioritizing employee engagement
- Remain current with best practices, legislative changes and industry standards. Advise managers on organizational matters such as harassment, discipline, etc.
- Keep management apprised of human resources trends. Based on results/feedback - determine root cause issues and develop recommendations for improvement
- Communicate company-wide information clearly and in a timely manner
- Make suggestions for continuous improvement initiatives and strategies
REQUIREMENTS:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or related field, or comparable work experience
- Proven track record with at least 5 years of HR leadership experience
- Experience overseeing Payroll compliance and processing
- Multi-tasking and organizational skills, with great attention to detail
- Knowledge of overall business strategy and operations including business processes
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; a people-centred approach
- Strong moral compass and ethical code, ability to maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality
- Proactive approach to addressing HR risks, opportunities, and future planning
- Self-starter, creative independent thinker with strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Willingness to travel locally between facilities to provide HR service and support
- Nice to Haves:
- Exposure to Ceridian Dayforce, or comparable HRMS/Payroll software
- Experience in a frontline work environment (e.g. warehouse, manufacturing, transportation)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
We encourage you to connect with us if you require accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). All reasonable efforts will be made to provide such accommodations.
By applying to this job, you will be assessed against our “Deliver the Promise” standards to ensure we provide our clients with consistent and exceptional service and cultivate a culture of excellence.
Thank you to all interested applicants. Candidates who possess the best fit of experience, skills, and qualifications outlined above will be contacted for next steps in the hiring process.
