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Are you full of great ideas? Do you dream of building a greener future as part of a company that values your skills and opinions? Are you looking for a flexible employer that will give you the opportunity to grow within the company?
This job is for you!

JOB SUMMARY

As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across both strategic and operational HR functions. As a true ambassador of Sanimax’s values, you will act as a trusted advisor to site leadership, assisting with team management, talent development, labor relations, and policy implementation. You will be actively involved in corporate HR initiatives while maintaining a strong on-site presence to foster a healthy, engaging, and business-aligned work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR generalist or business partner role
• Experience in unionized and manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Canadian labor standards and provincial regulations
• Proven ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Open to travel occasionally to other sites (e.g., Montreal, Calgary, Ontario)

• Promote and integrate Sanimax’s leadership values and expectations within teams
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee relations, labor relations, and conflict resolution
• Ensure consistent application of Sanimax policies and compliance with labor laws and collective agreements
• Support managers in the application of collective agreements
• Participate in progressive disciplinary processes, terminations, and performance management
• Collaborate in the management of employee leave cases (insurance, workers’ compensation, paternity leave, etc.) with the Absence Management Advisor and managers
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and local managers to assess hiring needs, develop job profiles, and improve recruitment processes
• Support managers in the selection process and participate in interviews as needed
• Ensure smooth onboarding in collaboration with the Employee Experience Advisor
• Guide managers through performance, engagement, development, and succession planning processes with the Talent Development team
• Work with Compensation & Benefits specialists to support fair pay practices
• Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during HR or corporate projects
• Represent site-specific needs in the development of corporate programs and act as a liaison between corporate and operations