HR Partner

ROLE OVERVIEW

Global Edge Group has an immediate opportunity for a contract HR Business Partner to support one of our Tier-I organizations Canadian - Eastern and Western operations. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to frontline and mid-level managers, delivering operational HR solutions to help the business achieve its objectives while protecting the company's interests.

• Location: St. Louis, MO (Must be local)
• Reporting To: North America HR Manager
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel to site locations across Eastern and Western Canada

• Casework Management: Advise and support on employee relations cases (e.g., grievances, discipline, performance improvement plans, absences, terminations), conducting thorough investigations when necessary.
• Performance Management: Partner with leadership teams and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to implement performance management strategies, including disciplinary actions and performance plans.
• Manager Training: Assist in developing and delivering training on employee relations and people practices aligned with company culture.
• Coaching & Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to frontline/mid-level managers and HR colleagues, coaching leadership teams to protect the company's interests.
• HR Policy & Legal Compliance: Support HR policy and compliance by ensuring alignment with global standards, as well as provincial and federal Canadian labor laws. Update policies, handbooks, and employment contracts based on regulatory changes.
• Site Safety & Compliance: Observe safe workplace behaviors, engage actively with employees and supervisors, and maintain the display of updated compliance posters during regular site visits.
• Legal Representation: Liaise with internal and external legal counsel, representing the company in any legal or mediation proceedings pertaining to employees.

• HRBP
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with HRBPs to deliver operational support for local employees and leaders, ensuring smooth execution of core HR processes (e.g., promotions, separation execution, employee relations, and hiring/onboarding).
• Workforce Plan Implementation: Support local workforce strategy and implement workforce plans by coordinating hiring, internal mobility, restructuring, termination activities, and capability development.
• COE
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide input and feedback to global Centers of Excellence (COEs)—including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Culture & Engagement—regarding Canada-specific plan design, legal compliance, policy interpretation, and employee communications.
• Total Rewards Support: Support job offers, salary increases, promotions, retention, and recognition processes by reviewing compensation data, preparing recommendations, and ensuring alignment with the corporate compensation philosophy.

• Employee Engagement & Culture: Partner with HRBPs to implement key initiatives related to culture, inclusion, and engagement.
• Cross-Functional Communications: Support various business groups, HR COEs, and HRBPs with their communications to Canadian employees, coordinating for French/English translations as appropriate.

• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated experience in employee relations and labor relations.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree specifically in an HR discipline.
• Knowledge Base: Extensive, deep knowledge of HR laws and regulations (specifically Canadian labor laws).