HR - Business Partner

POSITION FUNCTION:
The HR Business Partner will be the key point of contact for employees and managers located
in our BC locations which include sites in Langley , Surrey and Burnaby. In this role you will be
the key point of contact for all HR activities and will be responsible for providing day to day HR
support on issues such as attendance/time management, employee relations, and performance
management. In addition, this role will be responsible for supporting the recruitment activities
for both salaried and hourly positions.
This position will report to the Vice President of Human Resources located in Ontario but will be
accountable to the General Manager for the region on a daily basis. As of May, 2024 our
Surrey location will move to Delta. This role can be primarily based out of either Langley or
Delta but will require weekly travel to the other locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Talent Acquisition:
Work with managers to identify hiring needs and prepare the requisition and job
description for posting
Coordinate all hiring activity for sites and ensure a consistent approach across the
organization
Conduct pre-screening, organize interviews and participate with leaders to help identify
talent for key roles
Assist in managing temporary/contract staff at sites; liaise with agency partners as
required
Prepare all offer paperwork, complete reference/background checks
Working with Payroll to ensure all new hire paperwork is completed and employees set
up is correct in Ceridian for proper payroll processing
Working with Health and Safety, facilitate orientation session for all new hires
In conjunction with HR team, identify new sourcing strategies, job fairs and job boards
to increase exposure and branding in local markets
Support student/coop and temporary hiring activities as needed
Performance Management and Employee Relations:
Complete exit interviews, prepare change forms to ensure proper processing for any
resignations and prepare all documentation for any layoff activities
Conduct detailed and thorough investigations as required, make recommendations for
training/education and/or discipline as required; prepare final report and close off memos
Schedule proactive meetings with leaders to review team, identify any issues/concerns
to focus on engagement and retention
Prepare all documentation and coach leaders on discipline and/or termination activities
Track and monitor absences by site, proactively engage with leaders to address
concerns, review all documentation for any suspensions prior to issuing
Prepare site communication
Research and recommend training and development activity for employees to assist with
their ongoing development
Participate with national HR team in developing and facilitating a Leadership
Development program to continue to build capability in our new and aspiring leaders

Drive succession conversations, track development activities and work with leadership
team to build pipeline of future leaders
General HR Activities:
Partner with the business leaders to ensure people strategy is aligned to business
strategy; support
Assist in managing absenteeism for the organization including documenting all
employee absences and managing return to work
Work with Health and Safety and Operations to prepare tool-box talks messages to
continue to improve information flow;
Collaborate with Management and Health and Safety on any employee absences or
workplace injuries to ensure paperwork is completed in a timely fashion.
Assist supervisors in managing return to work programs, including modified work options
and supporting employees off on leave
Assist in planning and organizing social events to drive employee engagement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Degree or diploma in Human Resources management combined with a minimum of 5
years of HR generalist experience including talent acquisition, coaching,
Minimum of 2 years experience managing high volume recruitment activities, including
preparing job descriptions, sourcing talent and interviewing
Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred
Demonstrated experience coaching leaders to address issues associated with
performance, attendance or general conduct
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
Demonstrated experience with public speaking and/or facilitation is preferred
Work effectively with all levels of the organization
Demonstrated knowledge of BC HR law, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights
legislation
Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
Highly confidential with personal and sensitive information
Systems savvy, familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce an asset
Experience working in a decentralized HR environment preferred