HR Business Partner, Burley

Position Title: HR Business Partner, Burley

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition : 39160

Our HR Business Partner is a partner to lead critical people projects and deliver on the overall HR strategy, while partnering with business leaders to deliver against plant and business objectives. The HR Business Partner ensures that corporate, regional, and local Human Resources strategies and priorities are met and have overall alignment with our Winning Culture. This role acts as a part of the connected team of HR resources that are embedded within the business.

The HR Business Partner is also responsible for leading and supporting the proper use of our Human Resources Operating Model, including leveraging the Employee Experience Centre, and Centres of Expertise. This is an on‑site role in our Burley, .

• Member of the Plant Leadership Team, collaborating to deliver shared business goals, plant, business, and HR strategies. Provides strategic and operational support to the business and acts as an advisor to the leadership team
• Lead and develop site HR team members to deliver consistent, high‑impact HR solutions in collaboration with operations. Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and development planning for direct report(s)
• Work with the leadership team and employees to improve engagement, build morale, and increase productivity and retention in our efforts to becoming the manufacturing employer of choice
• Lead labor relations by being a champion of constructive labor management relationships through prompt resolution of grievances, maintaining open communication with union leadership, and partnering with operations to promote and maintain a productive and respectful work environment
• Lead the employee engagement survey cycle and activities, partnering with plant leadership to develop and implement engagement action plans at the site
• Provide guidance and input on human resource aspects of plant operations, strategic workforce planning, performance management, change management, rewards, recognition, communications, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, inclusion & belonging, organizational design and development
• Partner with Safety team to deliver on safety, health, and wellness initiatives to improve McCain’s safety culture
• Handle escalated employee relations issues, cases, and code of conduct complaints
• Ensure legal, regulatory compliance, and HR related audits
• Coaching and capability building for plant team members. Advise, coach and support people leaders within client groups to develop effective management and leadership behaviors
• Responsible for staffing strategy, in partnership with plant leadership. Partner with Talent Acquisition team on salaried recruitment, and oversee execution of high‑volume recruitment process
• Plan, organize, and execute training developed by Organizational Development team.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the Manufacturing team to propose solutions and programs
• Lead annual processes including performance management, talent management, performance, and compensation cycle, ensuring connection to plant and corporate strategies
• Support regional implementation of COE‑driven processes, policies, and initiatives and champion our Thriving Community pillar through volunteerism
• Refer employees to the Employee Experience Centre or the appropriate service channel to resolve inquiries / transaction requests and provide self‑service coaching, as appropriate

• 5+ years of professional Human Resources experience
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment, including exposure to grievance handling and collective bargaining processes
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field highly preferred
• Advanced degree in HR and/or Professional Human Resources certification / designation would be an asset
• Experience of developing & executing HR projects in any of the following domains - learning, talent development, Culture, etc.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment effectively
• Ability to partner with stakeholders across different levels,…