HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Remote

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a HR Business Partner in CAN. Your mission will be to :

Purpose (Objective) : The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with the human resources department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.

Main activities :

• Conducts frequent meetings with respective business units and travels to assigned labs as needed by the business.
• Works closely with leaders of people and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and promote retention.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the other HR sub departments to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Manages and resolves escalated complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed / required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Gives input on contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of the success of training programs. Follow-ups to ensure training objectives are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication :

Internal Interlocutors :

This position uses tact in providing feedback to leaders of the company at many levels. The HRBP will work with members of management and encourage them to utilize skills necessary to lead, engage and empower their employees. This is often conflicting in the environment of efficient processes, which will require the incumbent to position information so that leaders see the value in a certain approach.

External Interlocutors :

This position interacts with external vendors as needed in department programs or compliance related matters.

YOUR PROFILE

Knowledge : Profile :

Required skills :

Management :

Work Environment :

The position works in a remote office and / or onsite office environment in which surroundings are generally comfortable. The usual work hours are 40 hours a week. Longer hours might be necessary when working on special projects. The nature of the position's work requires periodic travel to laboratories and other off-site company locations to meet with managers to discuss employment, development and employee relations needs or meet with employees to administrate the employee opinion survey process. Periodically, the position may lift heavy boxes (up to 25 pounds) such as training materials. Manual dexterity is necessary to operate a computer.

The candidate should ideally be based in British Columbia (Vancouver / Burnaby) but will support employees across either West and East parts of Canada..

Compensation Range :

110,000 - $125,000 CAD

LI-remote

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