Human Resources Business Partner

The HR Business Partner is recognized as a junior level HR expert, providing business leadership/guidance to help ensure organizational priorities/goals are successfully achieved through people.  The HRBP will develop and implement effective programs, solutions and initiatives and participate in the development of strategies that are aligned to business plans.  The HRBP will also promote a culture of safety, strong performance, accountability, employee loyalty/engagement, and customer service /experience excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of HR experience who is ready to broaden their HR skills and grow into an HR Business Partner role. Working closely with experienced HR and operational leaders, the HRBP will gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities while supporting programs, initiatives and day-to-day people needs across the business.

Job Type:                    Full time, Permanent

Compensation:        Range $78,705 - $98,380.  The listed base salary is just one component of our total rewards package, and performance-based or discretionary bonuses may be available.

As a HRBP, YOU will experience:

• Support HR programs and initiatives that align with business goals and people priorities.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and employees across a multi-location operational business.
• Support key HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, succession planning and employee development.
• Provide practical day-to-day HR guidance while supporting the consistent application of policies, programs and employment legislation.
• Build experience across employee relations, Health & Safety, benefits, compensation, disability management and talent development.
• Partner with HR colleagues and specialized teams to support leaders, resolve people challenges and deliver a positive employee experience.
• Support leaders through employee performance, development, engagement and organizational change.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement while demonstrating Toromont’s values, ethics and practices.
• An opportunity for flexible work schedules and opportunities across multiple locations across Eastern Canada

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Share best practices with the HR Team by developing, documenting and standardizing sustainable processes.
• Leverage HR metrics (e.g., STD, attendance, turnover and exit interview data) to provide insights that support fact-based business decisions, strategies and initiatives.
• Continuously develop HR knowledge and capability through ongoing learning, new technologies and emerging human capital management practices.
• Reporting directly to the HR Director, with a critical dotted-line relationship to the operational VP leading the client group.

Responsible for managing:

• HR legislative compliance (e.g., Employment Standards and Human Rights) related to people and business practices.
• Timely and accurate execution of HR processes in alignment with company policies, procedures and practices.
• Effective onboarding and support of new leaders through coaching and guidance on their people leadership responsibilities.
• Day-to-day inquiries from the client group, providing timely, accurate and helpful HR support.

Responsible for influencing and supporting:

• Selection/hiring, development and termination of employees.
• Succession planning within client groups, supporting leaders in identifying and developing next-level talent.
• Strategies and initiatives that address people challenges and improve business outcomes through employee engagement.
• All aspects of the employee lifecycle by providing proactive and responsive guidance and direction.

Must-haves for this role:

The successful candidate will:

• prioritize the effectiveness of our people and the optimization of our human capital as foundational to our success as the “employer of choice”
• understand the relationship between engaged and inspired employees and business performance.
• work effectively with organizational leaders to develop and grow the capability of our people.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, with a concentration in Human Resources Management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all HR functions including, but not limited to, employee / labour relations, recruitment, health and safety, disability management, compensation, benefits, and training.
• Strong knowledge of relevant human resources legislation and application.
• CHRP designation (or in progress) is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, problem solving, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be resourceful, innovative, and persuasive when required.
• Flexibility to quickly shift priorities and manage simultaneous requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Business Acumen to be able to partner with operations; helping to achieve strong outcomes via people
• Ability to operate effectively both tactically and strategically in support of short and long term business priorities.
• Experience working within a unionized environment would be an asset
• Experience with Health and Safety Legislation, Programs would be an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), HRIS
• Valid Driver’s License. Must be willing to travel as required meeting business needs.
• Bilingualism an asset for all BP’s and required in some cases, depend on client group. (Bilingual = EN/FR)
• Role may be based in Concord, ON or Pointe Claire, Montreal
• As a critical people facing role, this individual will be present either in their home office location, or engaging in person with their client group 4 days per week with one flex day to be worked remotely.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Travel approximately 20% of the time to connect with leaders, employees and business locations.
• Build strong relationships across multiple locations and be comfortable spending time within operational environments.

About Toromont Cat

With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed.   At Toromont Cat, work is built around people's strengths, our products, technology and an outstanding customer experience and through our strong partnership with Caterpillar ™, Toromont Cat takes care of our employees who take care of our customers! When you join our team, you become a member of the Toromont family. Your success is our success!

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