HR Business Partner

Remote

Regular

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE

We are looking for a HR Business Partner in CAN. Your mission will be to:

Purpose (Objective): The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues. The successful HRBP will act as an employee champion and change agent. The HRBP assesses and anticipates HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively with the human resources department and business management, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions. The HRBP formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. The HRBP maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.

Main activities:

• Conducts frequent meetings with respective business units and travels to assigned labs as needed by the business.
• Works closely with leaders of people and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and promote retention.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the other HR sub departments to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Manages and resolves escalated complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Gives input on contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of the success of training programs. Follow-ups to ensure training objectives are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Communication:

Internal Interlocutors: This position uses tact in providing feedback to leaders of the company at many levels. The HRBP will work with members of management and encourage them to utilize skills necessary to lead, engage and empower their employees.

External Interlocutors: This position interacts with external vendors as needed in department programs or compliance related matters.

YOUR PROFILE

Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or related field, and/or equivalent experience preferred
• Five plus years Human Resources experience resolving complex employee relations issues
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws

Required skills:

• Excellent written, oral and positive influential interpersonal skills required; ability to communicate in both technical and non-technical terms
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into strategic plans
• Results-oriented and "hands-on" approach
• Strong knowledge of global HR processes and policies
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be a problem solver and be able to work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite required

Management:

• The position may supervise an HR Coordinator, or may be an individual contributor, depending on the nature of the role and the needs of the business.

Work Environment:

The position works in a remote office and/or onsite office environment in which surroundings are generally comfortable. The usual work hours are 40 hours a week. Longer hours might be necessary when working on special projects. The nature of the position’s work requires periodic travel to laboratories and other off-site company locations to meet with managers to discuss employment, development and employee relations needs or meet with employees to administrate the employee opinion survey process.

The candidate should ideally be based in British Columbia (Vancouver/Burnaby) but will support employees across either West and East parts of Canada.

Compensation Range:
$110,000 - $125,000 CAD

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of an enthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Ready for the journey?