HR Business Partner (1 Year Contract, Part Time)

Location: King City, ON (On-site, 3 days per week, with the potential to increase to full-time)
Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication required
Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of extension
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

About the Opportunity
Our client, a respected organization in the veterinary and animal healthcare sector, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join their growing team on a one-year contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you'll play a key role in strengthening HR programs, partnering with leaders, and helping shape the employee experience as the organization continues to evolve.

Working closely with the HR leadership team, you'll balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR support across a broad range of people-focused priorities. From employee relations and manager coaching to policy development, training, and organizational projects, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the continued growth of a collaborative and people-first workplace.

What's In It for You
• Opportunity to help shape and build a growing HR function within a rapidly expanding organization
• Exposure to meaningful HR projects that directly impact employee experience and organizational growth
• Collaborative leadership team that values mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement
• A workplace that encourages initiative, adaptability, and bringing new ideas forward
• Health benefits available throughout the contract term

Your Responsibilities
• You'll partner with leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and workplace investigations
• You'll support return-to-work programs, disability management, WSIB processes, and workplace accommodations
• You'll develop and enhance HR policies, procedures, onboarding, and organization-wide orientation programs
• You'll deliver training and coaching to managers on leadership, employment legislation, employee development, and performance conversations
• You'll contribute to strategic HR initiatives including compensation reviews, benefits enhancements, and employee engagement programs
• You'll assist with HR administration including employment letters, offer letters, reporting, and occasional HRIS and payroll support during the transition to ADP
• You'll collaborate closely with the HR Director and HR Generalist to ensure continuity across the HR function while helping build scalable processes

Skills and Qualifications
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist capacity
• Strong employee relations, conflict resolution, coaching, and workplace investigation experience
• Demonstrated experience managing return-to-work programs, disability management, WSIB, modified duties, and workplace accommodations
• Experience delivering manager training and supporting leadership development
• Comfortable balancing strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day operational responsibilities
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems for reporting, exposure to ADP or Payworks is considered an asset
• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys building new processes and programs

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.