Human Resources Business Partner
About The Position
OpTalent is partnering with a well-established and growing construction organization in the Greater Toronto Area to recruit a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). This position is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with business leaders while remaining hands-on in all aspects of Human Resources. The successful candidate will support both operational and strategic HR initiatives, helping drive employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational growth. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team where Human Resources is viewed as a true business partner.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 4+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation.
- Experience handling employee relations, workplace investigations, and performance management.
- Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.
Nice To Haves
- CHRP designation (or working toward designation) is considered an asset.
- Previous experience supporting construction, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades environments.
- Experience supporting a multi-site workforce.
- Exposure to unionized environments is considered an asset but is not required.
- Experience working closely with operational leaders.
Responsibilities
- Partner with managers and leaders to provide strategic and day-to-day HR guidance.
- Build strong relationships across the organization to understand business needs and workforce challenges.
- Support organizational growth, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
- Provide practical HR solutions that align with business objectives.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for corporate, technical, and operational positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies.
- Coordinate interviews, candidate selection, offers, and onboarding.
- Support employer branding and recruitment process improvements.
- Act as the primary resource for employee relations matters.
- Coach managers on employee performance, attendance, conflict resolution, and workplace concerns.
- Conduct workplace investigations as required.
- Assist with disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
- Support annual performance review processes.
- Coach leaders on employee development and performance conversations.
- Assist with succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Identify training and development opportunities across the business.
- Support compensation reviews and salary recommendations.
- Assist with workforce planning initiatives.
- Participate in policy development and continuous improvement projects.
- Support employee engagement initiatives.
- Assist with Health & Safety programs and HR compliance activities.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
- Support HRIS administration and process improvements.
- Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate employee information.
- Prepare HR reports and metrics for leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Paid vacation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
