Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Reports To: Senior Manager, Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Pay Type: Salaried Full Time

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) supports assigned business functions by translating operational priorities into practical people solutions. The role partners with management, leadership and employees on workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance, development, engagement, and the full employment lifecycle in a manufacturing workplace.

The HRBP has end-to-end ownership of HR matters within assigned client groups, from intake and assessment through advice, approvals, execution, documentation, communication, reporting, follow-up, and confirmed closure. Client group assignments may change based on business needs. The role works within established HR governance, escalates significant risks and exceptions to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, and remains responsible for coordinating approved actions through completion.

Business Partnership and Workforce Planning

- Build responsive relationships with management, leadership, and employees in assigned business functions, including salaried and hourly teams where applicable.
- Advise management and leadership on staffing, role clarity, organization design, capability, retention, attendance, employee engagement, and workforce risk.
- Support headcount planning, vacancy and skills assessment, succession planning, and practical action plans informed by workforce data.
- Coach management and leadership on accountability, sound people decisions, clear communication, documentation, and timely follow-through.





Talent Acquisition and Employee Lifecycle

- Own recruitment for assigned vacancies from approved requisition through accepted offer, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, selection advice, approvals, and candidate communication.
- Coordinate pre-start activities, onboarding, probation, employee changes, promotions, internal movement, and offboarding for assigned client groups.
- Confirm approvals and effective dates; coordinate employee letters, payroll & benefits instructions, HRIS updates, records, and implementation checks.

Employee Relations, Attendance, and Accommodation

- Advise on employee concerns, investigations, conflict resolution, attendance, performance improvement, discipline, and terminations within approved direction.
- Manage assigned leave, disability, accommodation, WSIB, and return-to-work matters, including documentation, stakeholder coordination, follow-up, and case closure, if applicable.
- Apply company policies and relevant Ontario employment requirements consistently; maintain accurate, confidential, and complete case records.
- Identify sensitive, complex, or material legal, labour, safety, privacy, financial, or reputational risks and elevate them promptly.

Performance, Talent, Engagement, and Change

- Implement performance management, talent reviews,



development planning, training, and succession actions in assigned client groups.
- Support engagement, employee experience, retention, and change initiatives with clear communication, manager coaching, and follow-through.

HR Service Delivery and Reporting

- Own open HR matters end to end, maintaining clear next steps, deadlines, communications, records, and evidence of closure.
- Maintain accurate HRIS records and prepare reports on headcount, vacancies, turnover, attendance, leaves, and other relevant workforce measures.
- Follow approved HR processes, templates, service standards, confidentiality requirements, and documentation controls; recommend practical improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

- Follow company health and safety policies and site procedures, use required personal protective equipment, promptly report hazards, incidents and near misses, and work with management, leadership, and the Environmental Health & Safety Team to support a safe workplace.
- Perform other reasonable duties and tasks assigned by the Senior Manager, Human Resources, which are consistent with the role and business needs.

Company Values:

- Make a Difference Every Day.
- Be Respectful Always.
- Exceed Customer Expectations.
- Foster Collaboration.
- Act Like an Owner.

Qualifications:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

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🏢 Cosmetica Laboratories
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