Human Resources Business Partner

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as a Human Resources Business Partner, you’ll become an important Team Member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed.  We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless – join us!
 

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success – the only limit is your potential

• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• Awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team

What will you do?

• Participate in the development of strategic business plans and subsequent talent strategies in order to drive a proactive approach to human resources and team member relations.
• Provide expertise and guidance to senior management and client group as a strategic partner and coach
• Partner with client group to identify, design and execute strategies that drive business results which include succession planning, talent management, team member relations, performance management, team member engagement, training delivery and coaching.
• Proactively utilize a wide range of HR data to identify themes, trends and correlations to make recommendations and effectively support HR strategies and programs to meet the business needs.
• Contribute to the delivery of talent strategies through insights, data and solutions to leaders on priorities and needs.
• Manage programs and projects including planning, implementation, coordination, communication and
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Actively contribute to the overall strategic direction of HR for the business.
• Oversee and manage diverse HR projects, programs and initiatives.
• Regular travel to branch locations within the client group (Cambridge, Oshawa & Head Office).

What do you bring?

• Postsecondary education with a focus on Business, Human Resources (CHRL designation preferred) and equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Human Resources in a generalist or HRBP role. Union experience an asset.
• Proven ability to strategically influence and partner with senior leadership to improve business results.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation (e.g. Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Employment Equity legislation, etc.)
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to accurately coach and deliver new and ongoing HR programs to your assigned client groups.
• An aptitude for solving complex problems, analyzing, and providing people insights to business leaders.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills to deal effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong ability to effectively perform in a complex, high change environment while being a positive steward for HR function.
• Strong project management skills.
  
  

Why Reliance?
As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

This post is for an existing vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit www.reliancehomecomfort.com 

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