HR Business Partner (AI & Transformation)

About Us
We are a leading manufacturer of custom store fixtures, serving some of North America’s most recognized retail brands. Our environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative. We pride ourselves on building strong teams and delivering high-quality solutions that bring retail experiences to life.

Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic, and people-first HR Business Partner to drive HR excellence across our organization. This role goes beyond traditional HR: you will lead recruitment, coaching, payroll, benefits, and health & safety, while helping modernize our processes through AI, automation, and smarter workflows.

You’ll be a trusted partner to leadership and a driver of both people strategy and operational transformation as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for production, technical, administrative, and leadership roles
• Develop strategies to attract and retain top talent
• Build relationships with local schools, programs, and professional networks
• Support onboarding and early employee engagement
• Coach and mentor managers, particularly new people leaders

HR Strategy, Culture & Transformation

• Align HR initiatives with business goals
• Promote a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Support succession planning and organizational development
• Lead change management initiatives tied to growth, structure, and processes

AI & Process Transformation (Core Focus)

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation across HR workflows
• Implement tools to reduce manual work and improve data visibility
• Introduce AI-enabled decision-making (hiring, workforce analytics, performance tracking)
• Build and scale AI-driven recruiting and HR processes
• Advocate for tech-enabled ways of working and drive adoption
• Collaborate with IT and external partners to implement new solutions

HR Operations

• Manage payroll and benefits administration
• Maintain employee records, compliance, and documentation
• Administer policies and programs reflecting legal requirements and best practices

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Oversee workplace health and safety initiatives and compliance (WSIB, OSHA, CNESST)
• Coordinate safety training and incident reporting
• Serve as primary contact for workplace injuries and claims management

What You Bring

• 10+ years of HR experience, ideally in manufacturing, production, or construction
• Strong experience in recruitment, coaching, and HR program development
• Interest or experience in AI, automation, or process transformation
• Solid knowledge of employment laws, payroll systems, and health & safety regulations
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel) and comfortable learning new systems
• Entrepreneurial mindset, bias for action, and strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic team

Apply Today
If you’re a self-starter who thrives in building strong teams and cultures—and you want to make a real impact

Salary upon experience