Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

Rexel is a world leader within the electrical distribution market. We operate in 38 countries, conduct business through a network of 2,300 branches and rely on the support of 30,000 employees internationally to provide electrical solutions and equipment within the industrial, residential, and commercial sectors.

Throughout the world, Rexel is accelerating electrical advances in close collaboration with its customers and partners.

Rexel Canada Inc. operates throughout Canada under four banners, Nedco, Westburne, Rexel Atlantic and Rexel Utility.

Our operating Banners allow us to serve our customers through a network of 200 + branches across the country, ensuring that local service, inventory availability, and knowledgeable support are close by.

About the job

The Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner will be based in Mississauga and will report to the Vice President of Human Resources .

The incumbent’s goal in this position is to provide internal consulting and support for all Human Resources initiatives and objectives for designated divisions and will be involved in business decisions relevant to talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, administration of compensation and benefits, performance management, learning, and supporting with talent acquisition.

Will also act as an advisor and business partner to management staff.

In addition, your duties will also include :

• Conducting investigations regarding discrimination and unfair employment practices.
• Managing employment-related legal files from initial stages to resolution in collaboration with internal and external legal counsel.
• Developing and conducting training for managers and employees on a variety of subject matters and soft skills identified as business needs.
• Managing the effective implementation of HR initiatives, policies, and procedures; providing guidance to employees to ensure complete alignment of HR policies and procedures across all locations.
• Administering collective bargaining agreement clauses and general union issues and concerns. Responsible for the successful negotiation of the collective agreement within company guidelines for the unionized branch.
• Work on special projects as assigned.
• Ensure both the needs of the business and the needs of the people are met while driving the Company’s standardized processes into the facility.
• Proactively manage employee issues, including leaves, attendance, ethics points, and all other employee-related issues requiring HR involvement.

Ensure that performance issues are appropriately documented and monitored for the designated regions.

Qualifications :

• Experience working hands-on as an HR generalist or manager, serving an internal client group with a wide variety of HR matters.
• Able to speak, read, and write in both French and English
• Experience in a role requiring you to work with co-workers or clients in French and English
• Experience in a role requiring an understanding of P&L would be an asset.
• Experience working in the manufacturing or distribution industry.
• CHRP complete or in progress is an asset.
• University degree or college diploma
• Comfortable with frequent travel to Eastern Canada

This job description provides a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of the position, but it is important to note that it is subject to change as the role evolves and adapts to the needs of the organization.

Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to the Canadian marketplace.

What Is Next

• We encourage everyone to apply.
• We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us with the “Need Help” button in Fitzii.

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