Business Partner - People and culture

Your professional transformation starts here

Are you full of great ideas? Do you dream of building a greener future as part of a company that values your skills and opinions? Are you looking for a flexible employer that will give you the opportunity to grow within the company?

This job is for you!

Job Summary

As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across both strategic and operational HR functions. As a true ambassador of Sanimax’s values, you will act as a trusted advisor to site leadership, assisting with team management, talent development, labor relations, and policy implementation. You will be actively involved in corporate HR initiatives while maintaining a strong on-site presence to foster a healthy, engaging, and business-aligned work environment.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and permanent full-time employment
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive group insurance plan (medical, dental, life, disability, etc.)
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Access to telemedicine services
• Gym and fitness activity reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and integrate Sanimax’s leadership values and expectations within teams
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee relations, labor relations, and conflict resolution
• Ensure consistent application of Sanimax policies and compliance with labor laws and collective agreements
• Support managers in the application of collective agreements
• Participate in progressive disciplinary processes, terminations, and performance management
• Collaborate in the management of employee leave cases (insurance, workers' compensation, paternity leave, etc.) with the Absence Management Advisor and managers
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and local managers to assess hiring needs, develop job profiles, and improve recruitment processes
• Support managers in the selection process and participate in interviews as needed
• Ensure smooth onboarding in collaboration with the Employee Experience Advisor
• Guide managers through performance, engagement, development, and succession planning processes with the Talent Development team
• Work with Compensation & Benefits specialists to support fair pay practices
• Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during HR or corporate projects
• Represent site-specific needs in the development of corporate programs and act as a liaison between corporate and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR generalist or business partner role
• Experience in unionized and manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Canadian labor standards and provincial regulations
• Proven ability to build trust and influence leaders at all levels
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Open to travel occasionally to other sites (e.g., Montreal, Calgary, Ontario)

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are being considered.

At Sanimax, we see strength in diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer