HR Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner
Ottawa ON $80000$115000 Full-Time On-Site

Our client an established organization within the manufacturing sector is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to support its Ottawa operation and broader multi-site HR initiatives.

This is a hands-on role for an HR professional who likes being where the business happens. Youll work closely with managers and supervisors while maintaining a visible approachable presence on the plant floorbuilding relationships with employees and helping leaders navigate people challenges effectively.

The role spans employee relations recruitment workforce planning health & safety performance management culture succession planning and leadership coaching. Youll also help create greater consistency in HR practices across multiple facilities while respecting the unique culture of each location.

• Partner with managers and supervisors on workforce needs employee relations performance attendance and day-to-day people decisions.
• Maintain a visible HR presence on the plant floor and build strong relationships with employees at all levels.
• Manage employee relations matters including workplace concerns investigations discipline accommodations and terminations.
• Coach leaders through performance management employee development and challenging workplace situations.
• Lead and support recruitment onboarding workforce planning and succession planning.
• Support employee engagement retention and workplace culture initiatives.
• Partner with operations on health & safety programs and requirements.
• Support the implementation and consistent application of HR policies programs and employment legislation.
• Contribute to compensation and performance cycles HR reporting and workforce analysis.
• Participate in organizational change acquisitions and other HR initiatives as required.

• 5 years of HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Industrial Relations or a related field.
• CHRP or CHRL designation is considered a strong asset.
• Strong employee relations and performance management experience with the ability to coach managers and front-line supervisors.
• Comfortable working directly with employees in a plant environment and building relationships at all levels.
• Experience across recruitment onboarding workforce planning and employee development.
• Exposure to a unionized environment is a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset but not required.
• An approachable practical style with the confidence to navigate sensitive or challenging employee matters.

This position is fully on-site in Ottawa and includes occasional travel to another Ontario facility approximately once per month. Additional travel may be required to support business growth or other organizational initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and having a meaningful impact on both people and operations. Youll be a visible trusted partner with the opportunity to influence both the day-to-day employee experience and the organizations longer-term growth.