Human Resources Business Partner

Lambert Nemec Group is pleased to have partnered with our client, Johnston Group on the search for an HR Business Partner to join their team. Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to companies from one employee to 10,000 or more. They are proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies every year since 2001.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in bringing Johnston Group’s Purpose and Values to life. You will support leaders and employees in a way that is customerobsessed, grounded in kindness, and focused on doing what’s right. You will champion innovation and foster trust, humility, and authentic connection across the organization.

This role operates under the care and support of the Director of Human Resources, contributing to recruitment, onboarding, disability management program coordination, various HR projects and reporting activities. This role is ideal for someone who leads with empathy and builds trust through action. You will help shape the future of HR at Johnston Group by ensuring customer excellence and fostering a culture of care through thoughtful guidance and proactive HR practices.

What you will bring

• A serviceoriented approach, grounded in empathy, responsiveness, and thoughtful support.
• Deep expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition, including fullcycle recruitment from intake to offer, with the ability to manage both specialized and highvolume hiring needs.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute initiatives with clarity and structure.
• Ability to understand stakeholder needs and deliver thoughtful, responsive HR support.
• Curiosity, strong business acumen, and decisionmaking grounded in sound judgment.
• An innovative mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently in a fastpaced environment.
• A helpful, collaborative approach with the ability to flex across various skill sets—thinking creatively, executing tasks, and partnering effectively with teams.
• Experience with HR analytics, metrics, and reporting to support datadriven decisions.
• Proven success leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve outcomes.
• Experience in employee relations, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations and support leaders with sound guidance.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role
• Bachelor’s Degree or Human Resources Certificate (CPHR preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively convey information and build relationships Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruitment
• Strong foundation in HR best practices and scope of accountabilities associated within the HR function
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into HR initiatives
• Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to effortlessly prioritize work based on business demands and requirements with the ability to work independently
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to work in an extremely fast-paced environment in a high-growth business
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively convey information and build relationships
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Self-starter who is flexible and able to take initiative
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

Preferred

• Ability to communicate in French, both written and oral
• Experience administering disability management programs
• Experience creating training and development programs

Rewards

• Competitive salary range, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package and flexible work-life balance