Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you. Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the District HR (Human Resources) Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic partner for our stores. As an HRBP, you will play a critical role in strategizing, planning, hiring, and delivering HR solutions to align with Kent's purpose, guiding principles, and strategic objectives. You will work collaboratively with your District Manager and with a team of Recruitment coordinators reporting to you, to deliver HR solutions that move our business forward. Your exceptional relationship building skills and ability to influence coupled with your strong business acumen and customer service orientation will ensure the associate engagement and business goals of the organization are met. Partner with store management team within the district on employee recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and other HR-related components as required. Support Recruitment Coordinators on post requisitions, conduct interviews, complete reference checks, background checks, arrange/complete drug testing of applicants Anticipate and understand the recruitment needs of your stores in partnership with the District Manager and Talent Acquisition Specialist focusing on talent identification, retention, and career development Various HR administrative duties and special assignments as required. Support your Recruitment coordinator team to conduct research into sourcing qualified candidates. Provide support coordination of recruitment projects and related services to supervisors, hiring managers, recruitment team members, and others. Participate in job fairs, community activities,



and other public and departmental recruitment-related events. Assist with identifying issues affecting recruitment and implementing recruitment activities to continuously improve process Post-secondary degree with a concentration in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline is an asset Relevant experience in delivering Human Resources services or an equivalent combination of education and experience Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Customer-focused, results driven team player HR certification would be considered an asset. Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certifications/experience would be an asset. Bilingual (French/English) We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday outstanding prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing. #

📌 Human Resources Business Partner (Canada)
🏢 Kent Building Supplies
📍 Canada