Human Resources Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee concerns, questions, and complaints, ensuring individuals feel heard, respected, and supported
• Lead intake conversations and guide resolution through coaching, mediation, or formal investigation as appropriate
• Champion psychological safety and a culture where employees can raise issues without fear of retaliation
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and drive timely resolutions aligned with WFP policy and Ontario employment law
• Be a visible, approachable presence on the floor, building trust through regular, informal touchpoints with all levels of the workforce
• Design and implement site level engagement strategies aligned to Weston Forests broader listening and recognition programs
• Facilitate listening sessions, pulse surveys, and focus groups, ensuring feedback is collected, synthesized, and acted on transparently
• Analyze engagement data and partner with site leadership to develop targeted action plans
• Monitor early warning indicators of disengagement such as absenteeism, turnover, and productivity, and partner with managers to address root causes proactively
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives that ensure all employees feel valued
• Coach frontline and mid level managers on people practices including feedback, performance management, accommodation, and conflict resolution
• Support managers navigating complex situations such as PIPs, return to work, and accommodation requests with consistency and confidence
• Partner with HR leadership on succession planning and career development conversations
• Support the delivery of HR programs across the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance cycles, policy rollouts, compensation communications, and offboarding
• Ensure site compliance with applicable U.S. federal and Georgia state employment laws and regulations, including FLSA wage and hour, OSHA safety standards, EEOC, and ADA accommodations
• Conduct or support workplace investigations in a fair, thorough, and legally defensible manner
• Partner with Payroll and the Site Administrator on employee data accuracy, leave administration, and benefits inquiries
• Contribute to HR reporting such as turnover, engagement scores, absenteeism, case resolution timelines, and training completion
• Collaborate with site leadership to anticipate workforce needs and support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Ensure new employees are connected to culture, teams, and resources from day one
• Participate in Dayforce HRIS rollout and support change management activities related to new systems and processes

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong generalist or HRBP foundation, ideally supporting operational teams
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment strongly preferred
• Proven track record supporting front line supervisors and managers in a fast paced, labour intensive setting
• Solid experience handling employee relations matters including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Practical, solutions focused mindset with the ability to navigate day to day issues while keeping the business moving
• Demonstrated ability to implement HR programs and processes at the site level, not just design them
• Strong communication skills: direct, clear, and credible with both employees and leadership
• Comfortable being present on the floor, building relationships across shifts and functions
• Willing to challenge when needed while maintaining a collaborative, respectful approach
• Based at the manufacturing facility in Moultrie, GA, with regular presence on the production floor
• Availability outside standard hours may be required for urgent employee matters or HR deadlines
• This role handles sensitive and confidential employee information, requiring the highest standard of discretion
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• SHRM designation (or working towards) considered an asset
• Spanish fluency is ideal

Technologies

• Dayforce HRIS

Work Conditions

• Based at our manufacturing facility in Moultrie, Georgia, with regular presence on the production floor
• Availability outside standard hours may be required for urgent employee matters or HR deadlines
• This role handles sensitive and confidential employee information; the highest standard of discretion is expected at all times