Voyago is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to be based in our Kitchener location.

Your Role:

Working in a rapidly growing, fast paced environment, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will report directly to the Vice President Human Resources and will perform a key role in aligning business objectives with employee and management needs through close working relationships with management and all employee groups. This position will require travel within Ontario. This is an on-site role and not remote. You must be prepared to work from the Kitchener office location. Hybrid may be considered after 3 months of successful employment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partner:

• You will partner with the business to assess short and long-term business needs of the business units and provide strategic HR direction to meet their operational business requirements.
• You will support leaders with their management of front-line drivers and other employee groups
• You will consult with business stakeholders on an ongoing basis to determine evolving human resource requirements and assist with the development and implementation of responsive, effective and value-added human resource strategies.
• You provide input on business restructuring, workforce planning and succession planning.
• You Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, corrective actions).
• You will Use judgement supported by HR acumen and practical experience to escalate matters as required
• You will provide leadership, guidance and the development to an HR Generalist whom will assist you in support of your internal clients

Employee Relations:

• Work closely with all Leaders on performance management, investigations, corrective action, training & development, and supporting a strong employee experience
• Provide guidance and support in a unionized environment including CBA interpretation, knowledge and experience with grievances & arbitrations and collective bargaining
• Provide advice on human resource policies, procedures, and documentation; research, identifies, and analyzes specific employee relations concerns and makes appropriate recommendations to the business partner.
• Provide expertise on HR best practices to guide business stakeholders on matters such as performance management, human rights, employment standards and other labour legislation.
• Explore and determine innovative and creative approaches to resolving employee issues.
• Provides positive reinforcement and administers corrective action for the professional development of poor performers by closely monitoring employee performance.
• Facilitates communication and conflict resolution including conducting internal employee investigations.

Compliance:

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of current legislation relating to employment law, WSIB, Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide support and consultation to the teams around applicable laws, ensuring that Voyago remains legally compliant in its people practices.
• Employee Experience:
• Foster and build relationships with key operational leaders by implementing a clear understanding of employee experience programs and initiatives.
• Support Employee experience initiatives under the direction of the Employee Experience Manager along with other projects and day to day support.

Requirements

Your Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications that include, but are not limited to, the following

• You posses a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• You have 3+ years of experience in Human Resources Business Partner role, ideally in a related industry
• Your CHRP certification is preferred
• You posses a Clean Criminal Record Search
• You posses a full G Ontario drivers license and a clean drivers abstract
• You are strategic, have a strong professional presence, and possess strong planning and organization skills
• You have the ability to interact with all levels of the organization with consultative, partnering, facilitating, and influencing/negotiating skills
• You are committed to strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and ability to manage sensitive information
• You are highly motivated and a self-starter with ability to manage multiple priorities
• You are complete proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other common applications
• You bring In-depth knowledge of current legislations relating to employment standards to the capacity of providing counsel including but not exclusive of: Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workers' Compensation Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, etc.
• You must be able to travel to other facilities on a regular basis
• You can commit to an on-site role
• You are legally entitled to work in Canada

Benefits

Why work for us?

• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
• We are an Award Winning company
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Sounds like you? Apply today or send your resume and salary expectations directly to Sandra Grant, Vice President, Human Resources at sandra.grant@voyago.ca.

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.