Human Resource Business Partner

Job Summary

The HRBP is a key member of the site People team, supporting day-to-day HR operations across a large manufacturing environment. This role partners with frontline leaders to drive employee relations, performance management, recruitment, workforce planning, engagement and HR program execution. The HRBP acts as a trusted advisor to People Leaders, providing practical, business focused HR guidance while maintaining a strong preference on the shop floor and building positive employee relationships across the site. This role is responsible for managing operational HR matters independently, supporting a workforce of hourly and salaried employees, and helping ensure consistent, fair and compliant people practices aligned to business objectives and Apotex values.

Job Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned client groups, providing day-to-day support and guidance to leaders and employees.


• Coach leaders on employee relations matters including performance management, attendance, investigations, progressive discipline, conflict resolution and terminations.


• Conduct and support workforce investigations and ensure matters are addressed fairly, consistently, and in compliance with company policies and employment legislation.


• Build strong working relationships with employees through regular visibility and engagement on the shop floor.

Talent & Workforce Support

• Partner with leaders on recruitment, workforce planning, onboarding and talent needs.


• Support employee development, engagement, and retention initiatives aligned to business priorities.


• Participate in organizational design, job evaluation and workforce changes as required.

HR Program Execution

• Execute core HR programs and processes including performance management, engagement initiatives, policy implementation, change management, and employee communications.


• Partner with HR COE’s to support effective delivery of HR programs and initiatives.


• Support leaders in driving a positive, high performing and accountable culture.

Operational Excellence

• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.


• Ensure HR practices remain compliant with employment legislation, company policies and health, safety and compliance requirements.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, practices, and employee experience across the site.

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

• University degree in HR or a related field. CHRP designation preferred.


• 7+ years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong experience managing employee relations for hourly and salaried employees.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislations.


• Practical, solutions oriented approach with strong judgment and decision making capability.


• Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.


• Comfortable operating on the shop floor and building credibility with frontline teams and leaders.


• Ability to influence and support leaders at varying levels of the organization.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance operational execution and business priorities.