Human Resources Business Partner

Smartrend Manufacturing Group (SMG) Inc. is one of Manitoba's fastest-growing companies, committed to increasing safety in the school bus industry and reducing emissions in the electric vehicle charging sector through our diverse divisions. We design and develop exciting, patented, and innovative technologies that make a real and lasting impact across multiple industries.

At the heart of our success are the values that guide everything we do:

• People – our team is what makes us special
• Passion – from our hearts and minds, demonstrated through our actions
• Priority – we put the customer first, every day, in everything we do
• Partnership – with each other, our customers, and our suppliers

We provide a supportive environment where hard work, passions, and goals are recognized. Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. Share your drive and aspirations with us, and we'll ensure that your efforts open doors to new opportunities and growth.

THE POSITION

The HR Business Partner – Talent & Workforce Planning is a hands-on, strategic role accountable for owning and evolving SMG's talent acquisition and workforce planning framework. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, you drive recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiatives that enable organizational performance and scalable growth.

As a key member of the People & Culture team, you combine practical HR expertise with systems-level thinking to ensure the organization has the right capabilities in place today and for the future. You proactively assess what's working, identify gaps and risks, and design and implement improvements that strengthen hiring outcomes and workforce effectiveness.

Partnering closely with leaders across the business, you shape role design, challenge assumptions, and align talent strategies with evolving business priorities. Whether building talent pipelines, analyzing workforce and hiring data, or leading process improvements, you take full ownership and thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING AN IMPACT

• Partner with leaders to assess skills gaps and build talent development plans.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks within the current recruitment process and proactively design, implement, and sustain improvements.
• Own and continuously evolve recruitment framework, ensuring scalable, consistent, and high-quality hiring outcomes across the organization.
• Identify and attract qualified candidates through job boards, social media, and professional networks, focusing on long-term fit and retention.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate qualifications.
• Research market trends and compensation benchmarks to inform sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines using a mix of traditional sourcing methods and innovative, best-in-class recruitment strategies.
• Represent the company at recruitment events and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Track key recruitment metrics, establish benchmarks, and create reports to guide data-driven improvements.
• Ensure all hiring practices align with employment laws and internal compliance standards.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Own and continuously evolve a scalable, consistent recruitment framework that delivers high-quality hiring outcomes across the organization.
• Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks within the recruitment process, and design, implement, and sustain meaningful improvements.
• Partner with leaders as a trusted advisor to assess skills gaps, shape role requirements, and build talent and development plans aligned to business needs.
• Consistently attract, engage, and secure high-calibre talent through targeted sourcing strategies that support long-term fit and retention.
• Build and maintain strong, forward-looking talent pipelines for critical roles, reducing time-to-fill and improving hiring quality.
• Leverage market intelligence, compensation benchmarking, and recruitment data to inform sourcing decisions and optimize hiring strategies.
• Deliver a positive, professional candidate experience at every stage, reinforcing employer brand and values.
• Track, analyze, and report on…