Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - 12 Month Contract

Hr Contract Scarborough, ON, CA

Company Name: Merrithew International

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Reports to: Vice President of People and Cultured

Category:Full time, Hybrid – Permanent

Position Location:Scarborough Ontario, Tapscott Office

Opportunity: This is a backfill role in the organization

Compensation:$80,000.00 - $90,000.00

About Merrithew:

Merrithew® is the global leader in mindful movement, the company behind the STOTT PILATES® Movement System™ and a growing portfolio of leading movement education and equipment brands, including Align-Pilates and the GYROTONIC®organization. Since 1988, Merrithew has trained more than 100,000 instructors in over 135 countries and developed premium equipment and science-based education trusted by leading studios, rehabilitation centers and fitness professionals.

Merrithew supports instructors, studio owners and wellness leaders with a complete ecosystem to thrive, including training, equipment, digital resources, business tools and a global network of peers. Its vision is to transform lives through intentional, inclusive movement, shaping the next era of mindful movement through innovation, purpose and a commitment to skilled excellence.

GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®are registered trademarks.

Our Core Values

These are the values that guide our daily actions, decisions, and how we work with one another and our customers:

- Community – Culture of belonging, encourage connections and engagement
- Passion – Be present, enthusiastic, energetic, committed to purpose, inspiring




- Boldness – Act with courage, change the norm, never settle for “just ok”
- Customer-Centric – Our Vision is fulfilled through our Trainers, Partners and end-customers.
- Accountability – Act like owners, own the results
- Innovation – Delivering the best, highest-quality products, programs and services

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic advice and hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle. Partnering with leaders, employees and HR colleagues, this role helps Merrithew attract, develop, engage and retain talent while supporting business performance and a positive workplace culture.

Supporting the assigned departments, the HRBP contributes across workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, total rewards, and HR operations and organizational change. The role balances employee needs with business priorities, promotes consistent people practices and builds managers’ capability to lead effectively.

Major Responsibilities:

1. HR Strategy and Workforce Planning

- Partner with leaders to translate business priorities into people plans, staffing requirements and organizational capabilities.




- Assess workforce capacity, skills gaps and succession risks, recommending actions to support current and future needs.
- Advise on organizational structure, job design, role clarity and resource allocation.
- Contribute to annual HR planning, headcount budgets and people initiatives.
- Use workforce data to assess progress and adjust priorities.

2. Talent Acquisition and Recruitment

- Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to define hiring needs, develop job descriptions and establish selection criteria.
- Support recruitment strategies opened positions.
- Coach managers on interviewing, candidate assessment and fair, inclusive hiring practices.
- Support internal mobility, promotions and succession pipelines.
- Collaborate on employment offers, compensation recommendations and hiring approvals.
- Help strengthen the candidate experience and Merrithew’s employer brand.

3. Onboarding, Employee Transitions and Offboarding

- Coordinate with managers and internal partners to deliver effective onboarding, orientation and probationary reviews.
- Help new employees understand their roles, performance expectations, workplace practices and Merrithew’s values.
- Support transfers, promotions, contract changes and other employee transitions.
- Guide offboarding activities, including exit interviews, documentation and coordination with payroll and other departments.
- Identify themes from onboarding and exit feedback to improve retention and the employee experience.

4. Employee Relations

- Act

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