Bilingual Hr Business Partner

Location: Hybrid - can be based Ontario, Quebec, or BC

About Us:

The Stevens Company is a leading medical supply and equipment distribution company dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare products across Canada. As a family–owned 194-year-old company, we are committed to ensuring the safety and efficacy of our products. We are looking for a Bilingual (FR/EN) HRBP, who will play a crucial role in supporting, coaching and partnering with our leaders at different levels in the organization to implement the best HR practices and enhance our people’s engagement in the 6 provinces of operations.

Summary: The HR Business Partner is a hands-on Subject Matter Expert responsible for achieving and maintaining HR compliance, employee relations support to our managers and leaders in the different provinces. This role requires a commitment to a positive workplace environment and a proactive approach to delivering timely and reliable service to your internal client. As the front HR professional, you'll play a key role in driving the HR plans, and launching HR programs in support of Stevens growth plans.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build trusting relationships within the Operations team and people leaders to ensure the effective delivery of HR programs, providing guidance for decision making and offering proactive solutions.
• Lead various HR-related tasks and projects, while executing day-to-day HR operations
• Work with people leaders to coordinate and execute the annual performance management cycle, compensation planning cycle, full-cycle recruitment processes, as well as change management.
• Provide guidance, advice and coaching to managers and directors on the consistent and fair application of HR policies and practices.
• Collect, analyze, and report out on key HR metrics.
• Lead and coach the HR Coordinator
• Advise on matters relating to Employment Standards, Human Rights, Labour Relations including consulting on issues related to employee discipline..
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Address employee concerns and proactively identify opportunities for improvement in the work environment.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Remain current with all relevant legislative changes as well as current legal interpretations.
• Establish and ensure the achievement of goals and objectives and meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the HRIS and other tools that will increase efficiency of employee and managers self service.
• Manage multiple initiatives, projects, and changes in workload, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce program, operational, policies and procedures that aim at ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Fully bilingual in English and French
• Experience working in multi-unit environment with basic knowledge of provincial legislation is a must
• Experience working with Quebec legislation is an asset
• Proven experience in employee relations and HR compliance
• Strong background in drafting and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Digital thinking with a willingness to embrace upgrades and positive changes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and thrive in fast-paced environments.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for HR, possess the required language skills, and are ready to contribute to a growing organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Why Join Us:

You will be joining a team that has built its success on distinguished customer relationships, service and exceptional products. While working with The Stevens Company, you will live the values of respect, recognition, feeling valued and a whole team roll-your-sleeve attitude to ensure our customers are served with the highest quality of service. On top of our culture of Honesty, integrity, trust and respect, we offer:

• a competitive compensation package,
• a driving variable pay,
• Employee discount
• private health insurance,
• a RRSP matching plan, and
• a family values based environment you would want to contribute to!

Join us today or refer a friend!

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr-rh@stevens.ca. Include "Bilingual HRBP" in the subject line.

The Stevens Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you need any accommodation, please let us know.