Human Resources Business Partner

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our western region is looking for a new Human Resources Business Partner to join our Contract Logistics team.

Your Role

As the HRBP, you will provide a broad range of HR support and consulting services to multiple Distribution Centers within the western region of Canada, serving as the primary Human Resources contact and advisor for management and employees. You will implement and optimize best HR and people practices to establish a positive employee and candidate experience. This position supports management in achieving business and operational objectives. You will also mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance. Lastly, you will partner with HR peers in the delivery of regional/national HR strategies and projects. You will report to the National HRBP.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform HR Generalist function supporting the sites with and providing (innovative) solutions in regards to performance management, employee engagement & retention, (high-volume) recruitment & selection, learning & development, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition and HR administration;
• Support management in the execution of company business strategies and the operational performance on site, in order to align HR strategy and actions with business objectives;
• Partners with site leadership to ensure a positive workplace environment and strong employee engagement;
• Provide coaching and counseling to managers in regards to HR, performance & people management and transformation;
• Establish and maintain a positive and engaging relationship with all employees;
• Act as an onsite first point of contact or all employee’s issues and concerns as required;
• Analyze trends and metrics as they apply to assigned business groups; use data and analysis to provide insight for decision making and provide appropriate interventions to achieve business goals and increase employee engagement, performance and retention; 
• Execute and lead new business implementations and transitions for respective sites from a HR perspective; 
• Attend meetings with customers, including presentations on HR topics where required;
• Provide day to day advice, counsel and guidance to ensure fair and consistent employment practices and follow-up on consistent compliance in regards to legislation, policies and procedures; 
• Conduct investigations and recommend and/or develop solutions to employee complaints or claims of unfair treatment, harassment and/or discrimination; 
• Participate in the preparation of legal defense as necessary; 
• Serve as back-up to HR Peers when necessary;
• Grievance handling, meetings, and administrations; labour management meetings, mediation and arbitration preparation, contract renewal preparation, and labour negotiations as applicable;

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or similar
• 4+ years experience in Human Resources (Employee Relations, Remote Hiring, Workforce Planning, etc)
• 2+ years experience in a Distribution Center setting
• Oil and Gas industry experience is a plus
• HR Certifications are a plus

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-HYBRID