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Sr. People and Culture Business Partner – Manufacturing
Do you want to work for a company with engaged and passionate employees?
Now, imagine working for a company where you can positively impact the health and growth of all living things while protecting the environment.
That’s what the employees of Acadian Seaplants are proud to do each and every day.
For Twenty-two consecutive years, Acadian Seaplants Limited has secured the designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies! In fact, Acadian Seaplants has achieved Platinum Status for more than ten years!
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As part of our People and Culture (P&C) team, you will be the primary contact for the assigned Manufacturing client groups. The P&C Business Partner coordinates and administers employee relations, benefits, policy implementation, and other P&C functions in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Your Role:
- Implement People & Culture initiatives for your client group, including talent assessment, succession planning, training, and development, etc.
- Provide coaching for organizational change within respective client groups.
- Proactively support and coach Managers and Supervisors on employee relations and employee development.
- Remain current on all applicable employment legislation.
- Provide counsel, interpretation, and support to client groups regarding personnel policies, processes, programs, and applicable labour laws.
- Participate in strategic planning and development of People & Culture initiatives.
- Work with Plant Managers on developing staffing plans.
- Collaborate with the Director, Talent Acquisition on recruitment and hiring efforts for our manufacturing plants.
- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring all related paperwork and enrollments are processed in a timely manner and regular check-ins are completed with new hires.
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover trends.
- Participate in benefits and systems audits.
- Educate employees on the company’s benefits programs.
- Organize or support the organization of wellness events for each manufacturing site.
- Support safety training assessments and recordkeeping as required.
- Support the disability management and return-to-work process in coordination with the Compensation & Benefits Lead.
- Investigate and document employee relations issues on an as-needed basis.
- In coordination with Plant Managers, Managers and Supervisors, write and issue disciplinary letters and have disciplinary conversations.
- Manage the annual salary and wage review process for your client group.
- Manage the annual performance review process for your client group.
- Support Attendance Management programs as required.
- Support the company’s vision and policies regarding Health & Safety, Corporate Culture, and Environmental Management by displaying the appropriate behaviors and leadership towards meeting the company’s objectives in these areas.
Qualifications/Competencies:
- Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5-7 years Human Resources experience.
- Travel across the region will be required.
- Flexible and willing to jump in on any project that supports the business and the team.
- Able to work well under pressure and manage a high volume of work, both transactional and strategic.
- Able to handle difficult conversations with tact and professionalism.
- Resourceful and able to solve problems independently and creatively.
- Effective interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of the organization.
- Proven record of maintaining strict confidentiality handling sensitive issues effectively.
- Strong proofreading, grammar, and editing skills; excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to use formulas and tools to develop professional reports and presentations.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.