Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies.

Metro Supply Chain is a 2026 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Reporting to the HR Manager, this position is responsible for providing Human Resources consultation to client groups in the functional areas of Employee Relations/Engagement, Compliance, Recruitment and Selection, Health and Safety, Performance Management, and Culture Building. This position is also responsible for the communication and consistent application of company policy and procedures.

• Provides leadership and consultation to Management in the areas of employee relations, performance management, salary and performance review, corrective action and documentation, coaching and development, and policy/legislation awareness.
• Actively participates in the department’s strategic plan by providing input and consultation on HR issues.

• Ensures effective and efficient administration in the areas of employee records and HRIS; WSIB, and WCB claims management; compensation, and other employment programs

• Provides consultative support as it applies to performance management and corrective action.
• Advies on legislative changes and/or trends in HR; ensures on-going legal compliance with all relevant provincial employment legislation and HR policy; and ensures consistent and fair policy and practice application.
• Implementation of policy changes.
• Provides guidance and supports acquisition activity related to the integration of employees, HR systems, and HR processes.

• Ensures the maintenance of a positive employee relations climate by assisting in development of policies and programs to improve employee satisfaction; support the implementation of activities to assess climate/culture; the promotion of inclusive communication practices; and the resolution of employee issues through the effective use of open door, and investigation and counselling techniques.
• Promote the Our Way culture by attending start-up meetings, General Meetings and culture related activities as required.

• Promotes the participation in the EOS and ensure sites create action plans around results.
• Ensures the implementation of the recognition and reward initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Provide administrative support for salary adjustments, promotions, transfer, leave of absences and terminations.

• In collaboration with the Recruitment team implements strategies for recruitment that are inclusive
• Provides support in sourcing and screening of candidates, conducts interviews, checks references, completes background checks, and prepares offer letters for successful candidates.
• Provides response to HR questions as requested via the company’s website.

• 4 – 7 years of experience in Human Resources.

• Post secondary education/certification in Human Resources preferred.
• Certification in Human Resources (CHRP) is an asset.

• This role is required to travel to multiple sites in the greater Toronto area on a…