Human Resources Business Partner

POSITION:
Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
LOCATION:
Mississauga, ON (hybrid)

Mac Donald Search Group is a national permanent placement recruiting firm and we recruit on behalf of hiring companies.

Our client is a leading national distributor of recognizable brands and they are on the hunt for a new Human Resource Business Partner to join their Canadian HR team.

Reporting to the VP of HR, the primary responsibility of this role will be to partner with leaders and employees to execute the HR strategy, provide people management support, and ensure compliance while driving employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

The client group this role supports is the Operations division with over 200 employees across Canada within multiple warehouses.

Responsibilities:

Act as the first point of contact for leaders, providing advice on talent management, employee and labour relations, performance management, and HR policies

Support dispute resolution processes, including investigations, grievance handling, and discussions with union representatives

Partner with leaders to assess workforce needs, support succession planning, and implement staffing projections

Manage recruitment processes including job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer letters

Support the development and execution of Health & Safety programs, ensuring legislative compliance across offices and warehouses

Collaborate on corporate culture initiatives, including employee engagement committees and wellness programs

Contribute to HR projects, special initiatives, and compliance reporting

Requirements:

3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally as an HR business partner

University degree in business, HR, or a related field required

Recruitment experience

Strong background in employee and labour relations, including investigations and grievance resolution

Experience dealing with unionized employees is a must

Knowledge of employment law and provincial employment standards

Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills with a high attention to detail

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Comfortability traveling within Canada once per quarter.

Compensation:
85-95K base salary
Bonus
3 weeks vacation
Benefits day 1
RRSP plan
Product discount