Human Resources Business Partner – Aggregates & Construction, Simcoe

Working at Walker

At Walker your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery renewable energy paving and construction aggregates and emulsions are a fifth-generation family-owned company founded in 1887 operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States.We care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our communities.Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future together.

About the Job

This is an 18-month contract position. As the contract Human Resources Business Partner supporting our Aggregates & Construction operations in the Simcoe region youll work directly with leaders who keep our sites crews and corporate functions running safely and efficiently.

In this hands-on fast-paced role youll be the go-to HR advisor for employee relations workforce planning and day-to-day support for the regions workforce. No two days look the sameone moment youre supporting an investigation or coaching a manager and the next youre partnering on recruitment strategies that strengthen the future of our business.

Reporting to the Divisional HR Manager and based out of our Barrie office this role offers hybrid flexibility and occasional travel to regional Walker sites. If youre a confident collaborative HR professional who thrives in a dynamic environment we want to meet you. Salary range of $68000 to $74000 based on experience

What Youll Be Doing

Leading full-cycle HR support including recruitment policy and program development investigations and performance management

Building productive respectful relationships across Aggregates Construction and Corporate Services teams

Working with third-party insurance providers to support non-occupational disability management plus safe and early return to work programs

Guiding compensation reviews and performance planning for salaried employees

Partnering with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Managers to identify and select top talent

Delivering onboarding experiences that set new employees up for long-term success

Coaching managers through performance issues appraisals and disciplinary processes

Supporting termination and severance processes in collaboration with HR leadership

Responding to policy procedure and legislative questions with a balanced solutions-focused mindset

Using HRIS data and reporting to drive insights planning and continuous improvement

Heres What You Need

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role

• Post-secondary education in Business and/or Human Resources (CHRP an asset)

• Valid G drivers licence and access to a vehicle for site visits

• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to turn insights into strategy

• A proactive consultative mindset with a track record of influencing leaders

• A strategic thinker who anticipates needs and develops practical people-focused solutions

Whats in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on

• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing

• Leaders who support your growth and success

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance

• Give back to our communities with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

If youre driven to support great people solve meaningful challenges and help strengthen an industry that keeps our communities moving this is your opportunity.

At Walker your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom qualified candidates of all ethnicities race religions gender identities and expression Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role or throughout the interview process please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.