Human Resources Business Partner

Ren’s Pets is a specialty pet retailer, Canadian owned and operated by Group Legault, with stores in Ontario and the Maritimes plus a website that ships nationally. Ren’s is a premier omni-channel player in pet, with approximately 700 employees, covering 61 store locations plus a thriving ecommerce business. Ren’s sells only the best brands of premium, high quality pet food, treats and toys for your Pet’s Best Life.

Culture is very important at Ren’s. Our core values of Trust, One Team Winning Together and having a Growth Mindset are standards of excellence present in all that we do. We also deeply value our customers, and their support of our brand. At Ren’s Pets, we’re passionate about people & pets!

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in driving organizational success through effective HR and health & safety strategies and initiatives. They provide guidance and support to managers and their internal clients on all HR and health & safety matters. They act as an agent of change and ensure alignment of HR strategies with business objectives while working collaboratively with leaders to drive organizational success.

They must have a strong understanding of HR and health & safety best practices, excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.

This full-time 18 month contract role is based out of our Ren’s Pets head office located in Puslinch, just outside of Guelph Ontario, and reports directly to the Human Resources Manager.

• Acting as a trusted advisor and consulting on HR and health & safety matters, conducting regular meetings with business units (Stores, Distribution Center, Home Office) to discuss ongoing business needs and providing insights and recommendations to drive business performance.
• Partnering with leaders, internal subject matter experts and vendor partners to provide guidance on situations such as performance management, talent development, health & safety, workforce planning, organizational design, compensation and benefits, etc.
• Providing expert advice, guidance and conducting investigations (when required) on complex issues, including employee relations, incident investigations, and legal compliance.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation across multiple provinces by overseeing and/or managing activities (i.e., incident reporting, modified work, inspections, training, etc.) and supporting the development, continuous improvement and implementation of programs.
• Leading full cycle recruitment efforts to attract top talent.
• Assessing and identifying areas for improvement in HR processes and practices.
• Developing and implementing HR initiatives and programs that support business goals and drive employee engagement and retention.
• Leading, and managing HR projects and initiatives (such as, engagement, recognition, corporate health, compensation, policies, health & safety, etc.), collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring and analyzing HR and health & safety metrics and data to identify trends and make data‑driven recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Building strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure initiatives are aligned with business needs.
• Staying current with best practices and industry trends as well as employment laws and regulations to continuously improve HR programs and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, labour relations and/or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience. Experience in an employee relations and health and safety focused role is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR best practices, employment laws and regulations in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and best practices in Ontario and the Atlantic…