HR Business Partner

fgf brands • Vaughan, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Talent & Development Business Partner - Manufacturing, your main responsibility is to assist our production team in a fast paced manufacturing environment. You provide support and co-ordinate in the consistent and effective application of policies, procedures, and practices of Human Resources for all team members. Responsibilities include Employee Relations; Health and Safety; Recruitment, Training, Time and Attendance and other tasks as required. Previous experience in a human resources manufacturing environment is essential.

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR policies, employment standards, and best practices
• Experience managing agency workforce and high-volume staffing environments
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety programs; prior H&S committee experience required
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office tools
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Health & Safety certification considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR Business Partner for plant operations, acting as a key liaison between Operations, Team Members (agency and full-time), and HR/Talent & Development
• Lead all temporary agency relationships, including communication, performance feedback, and alignment with company policies and initiatives
• Provide guidance and support to Operations Leaders on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns
• Partner with plant leadership to forecast workforce needs and execute staffing plans for critical production roles
• Oversee recruitment coordination with agencies, ensuring candidates meet skill, availability, and cultural fit requirements
• Monitor and manage agency staffing orders; provide ongoing feedback to improve candidate quality and fulfillment
• Collaborate with Health & Safety to promote a strong safety culture; participate in training, audits, and committee activities
• Act as a Health & Safety advocate, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage onboarding and training documentation for key production roles
• Support performance management processes, including coaching leaders and participating in employee evaluations
• Resolve payroll, timekeeping, and invoicing issues for hourly and agency team members; oversee time & attendance systems
• Analyze agency and staffing challenges; develop continuous improvement plans with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and support site coordinators and HR team members
• Partner cross-functionally to troubleshoot operational and people-related challenges
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Benefits
• generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree