Human Resources Business Partner

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest

Location:

Etobicoke, ON
Date:  September 2026
Department:  Human Resources

Reports to:

Director, Human Resources
Work Type:  Hybrid
Time Required on Site:  [60%] (approximate)
The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!  Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation, Impact and Integrity, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.
If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.
Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.
Here’s why Second Harvest is your next career leap:
Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

The Role:

The  HR Business Partner serves as Second Harvest's primary advisor to managers and leaders on people-related matters, while leading employee relations, performance management, policy and compliance, manager coaching, compensation support, talent initiatives, and strategic HR projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
Your Impact:
Partner with senior managers and managers to align people strategies, workforce plans, and talent priorities with departmental and organizational objectives.
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, conflict resolution, and people decision-making.
Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace conflict, performance concerns, corrective action, accommodations, disability management, and return-to-work programs.
Deliver the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, calibration support, manager training, and completion tracking.
Support talent reviews, succession planning, workforce planning, and internal mobility initiatives.
Manage recruitment activities, partnering with hiring managers on recruitment strategies, candidate selection, workforce planning, and hiring decisions while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
Lead employee engagement initiatives and feedback programs, including employee, candidate, and hiring manager surveys, and develop action plans based on results.
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, programs, and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organizational standards.
Support the review and maintenance of employment offers, employment documentation, and termination templates across Canadian jurisdictions.
Conduct compensation analysis, market benchmarking, salary structure reviews, and support compensation cycles, pay equity initiatives, and total rewards programs.
Provide HR analytics and workforce insights to support decision-making, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
Who You Are:
HR Professional:
You possess broad knowledge of core HR disciplines, including employee relations, compensation, performance management, health and safety, and DEI. You provide sound HR guidance and consistently model Second Harvest's values and culture.
CHRP or CHRL designation, or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
People-Focused:  You build strong relationships and create positive employee and leader experiences through effective communication and partnership.
Collaborative: …