Senior HR Business Partner

About the role

The Senior HR Business Partner supports ERCO’s US locations and colleagues, collaborating with internal client groups to provide advice on people-related matters. They guide leaders on HR policies, provide counsel to employees, and partner with the Learning and Development team for succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering with internal client groups: Act as a business partner to leaders and provide HR insight and sound counsel based on best practices/ERCO policies on different HR-related areas.
• Guide leaders in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures and the adaptation to unique situations.
• Ensure fair, consistent and ethical considerations to employee-related decision-making.
• Provide counsel to employees on a wide range of matters to support their positive work experience at ERCO in line with best practices and ERCO’s policies and programs.
• Partner with the broader HR team in the execution of programs, procedures and guidelines to align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Partner with leaders and the Learning and Development team to identify talent challenges and opportunities.
• Support succession planning efforts to ensure smooth role transitions within the business and internal talent development.
• Provide project and change management support to organization change initiatives as may be required.
• Facilitate HR training in alignment with business needs, regulatory requirements and internal HR priorities.
• Support workforce planning and related budgeting.
• Participate in the recruitment/selection process for plant employees.
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on FMLA administration, claim tracking and collaborate with plant leadership on return-to-work plans.
• Employee and Labour Relations Management: Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with designated business units, maintaining ongoing awareness of operational changes and proactively resolving emerging workforce issues.
• Co-Lead/Lead complex employee relations cases including workplace investigation and ensure risk is mitigated in collaboration with Corporate team.
• Advises managers on matters related to performance, conduct and expectations.
• Liaises with plant leadership in ensuring compliance with legislative provisions and contractual terms.
• Fosters a culture of people leadership accountability.
• In partnership with Corporate HR, manages terminations/layoffs of employees according to contractual guidelines.
• Optimizes productive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Compliance, Continuous Improvement and Policy Development: Co-develop, implement, evaluate and continuously improve the organization's HR policies, procedures and metrics on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee life cycle, change management, grievance and discipline, legislative and ethical accountabilities, and termination.
• Ensures consistency and fairness in the interpretation of policies and processes.
• Ensures company compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal reporting requirements related to OSHA, AODA and other relevant US legislation.
• Recommend and initiate changes to internal HR infrastructure, systems, processes and support mechanisms to increase productivity and service levels.
• Explore new approaches to HR processes around improving morale, productivity and best people management practices and make recommendations for changes.
• Implement and monitor the employee performance management review program.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on effective execution of the PMR processes.
• Work closely with the HR leadership team in the execution of critical projects.
• Produce periodic reports.
• Travel to various ERCO locations in the US and occasionally to Canada.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is preferred, a college diploma in Business is required. 5+ years of proven work experience in Human Resources as a well-rounded generalist ideally in a complex/multi-location manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Strong health and safety mindset. Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder. Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate. Drives continuous improvement. Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology. Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational.

Skills

Strong communication skills. Excellent problem-solving abilities. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of HRIS systems. Experience with performance management systems. Experience with employee relations and conflict resolution. Experience with compliance and legal requirements.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health and dental benefits on day 1, annual short term incentive bonus, staff recognition awards, tuition reimbursement, employee and family assistance program, paid time off, 401k match, disability insurance.