HR Business Partner - 6 Month Contract

at  The Brick

Is this job for you?:
The Brick is actively seeking to hire a Regional HRBP for an 6- month contract, to work full-time in our Mississauga Distribution Center. Reporting to the National Director of Human Resources, the primary role of the Human Resources Business Partner is to promote and lead a positive and proactive employee environment in the Distribution Centers, Home Delivery departments, Service and Commercial Divisions in Ontario & Atlantic Provinces. You will provide HR guidance and expertise to the region while maintaining alignment of business objectives. You are excited about fostering a welcoming work environment that will continue to make The Brick a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

• Lead employee relations activities, including group employee meetings, one-on-one employee meetings and facilitating positive and constructive communication between the employees and management.
• Provide leadership and coaching to management and employees in the resolution and documentation of employee problems and/or responding to employee complaints.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to front line management in the areas of coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions, termination and other performance management issues. Design and implement (as applicable) various Learning activities for all levels of management and employees.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all Human Resources related legal challenges in Ontario, including Employment Standards claims, Human Rights violations or legal claims.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations matters. Consults with internal or external legal counsel where required.
• Candidate is expected to liaison and to provide support for Health & Safety and WSIB.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on rewarding performance through the consistent application and documentation of compensation and benefit programs.
• Collaborates with other Human Resources team members to support the execution of strategies, programs and initiatives to drive organizational changes
• Keep abreast of provincial legislation and industry best practices; ensure the Corporate HR Team is made aware of changes that may impact corporate policies and procedures.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of HR generalist experience with an emphasis on employee relations and recruitment; an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Highly organized with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive business and employee information.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced team environment; this includes providing HR guidance and expertise to all levels of the company.
• Completed or working toward the CHRP designation.
• Experience working in a retail or warehouse environment.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the province may be required.

Why The Brick?:

• Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

• Lead employee relations activities, including group employee meetings, one-on-one employee meetings and facilitating positive and constructive communication between the employees and management.
• Provide leadership and coaching to management and employees in the resolution and documentation of employee problems and/or responding to employee complaints.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to front line management in the areas of coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions, termination and other performance management issues. Design and implement (as applicable) various Learning activities for all levels of management and employees.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all Human Resources related legal challenges in Ontario, including Employment Standards claims, Human Rights violations or legal claims.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations matters. Consults with internal or external legal counsel where required.
• Candidate is expected to liaison and to provide support for Health & Safety and WSIB.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on rewarding performance through the consistent application and documentation of compensation and benefit programs.
• Collaborates with other Human Resources team members to support the execution of strategies, programs and initiatives to drive organizational changes
• Keep abreast of provincial legislation and industry best practices; ensure the Corporate HR Team is made aware of changes that may impact corporate policies and procedures.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Other duties and projects as assigned