WHO WE ARE

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America’s most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.
A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.
Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

WHO WE NEED

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, we are looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. As our new Senior HRBP, you will blend strategy with execution to support Directors and Executive Leaders in building high-performing talent and an innovative, rewarding culture. You will foster trusting partnerships across the business and drive impactful talent strategies aligned with company objectives. You will leverage your experience to advise leaders and drive success in performance optimization, employee relations, engagement, talent development, and more.
This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days per week onsite at our cutting-edge facility in Brampton, Ontario.

APPLY NOW.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest.

• The experience. As an HR Business Partner, you bring expertise in advising leaders and aligning people programs with business needs. With deep knowledge of performance management, total rewards, employee relations, and culture, you are skilled in navigating complex environments. As a strategic thought leader, you can independently execute your ideas and champion plans while remaining open and flexible to feedback. You have an in-depth understanding of employment standards and applicable employment legislation across Canada. US HR experience would be an asset.
• The consulting approach. You are a trusted partner, empowering your clients with strategies and tools to meet business goals. Building strong relationships, you influence without authority, always seeking to understand root causes and propose solutions. You have a proven ability to influence and drive change, and you are interested in understanding others, hearing their perspectives, and addressing their concerns.
• The project management skills. You identify gaps, propose solutions, and see initiatives through from planning to rollout. You adapt seamlessly to shifting priorities and ensure projects meet deliverables, budget, and timing.
• The interpersonal skills. You have outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills. You can navigate conflict, manage stressful situations, mediate, and facilitate discussions at the senior leadership level. You can work across teams and with any stakeholder level. You genuinely appreciate and actively promote diverse experiences and backgrounds.
• The accountability. You take ownership of your work and its impact, appreciating diverse perspectives and fostering a collaborative culture. You are driven, humble, and a team player committed to driving success.