HR Business Partner

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, 3 days on-site)
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys working closely with leaders and employees and handling a variety of complex workplace matters? We're looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join an established organization in the manufacturing sector, supporting day-to-day HR needs while contributing to broader people initiatives.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an HR professional with strong labour relations experience who is comfortable working independently, building relationships across the organization, and providing practical guidance on a range of employee and workplace matters.

What's In It for You

• Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$100,000, with flexibility based on experience

• Three weeks of vacation, with potential flexibility based on experience

• Opportunity to work closely with leaders and provide guidance on a variety of HR matters

• Exposure to a broad range of HR initiatives and projects

• Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute ideas and process improvements

Your Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day labour relations matters, including grievances, collective agreement interpretation, arbitration support, and union-management discussions.

• Provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and HR policies.

• Support positive working relationships between employees, leaders, and union representatives.

• Participate in collective bargaining and other labour relations activities as required.

• Support recruitment activities, including workforce planning, interviews, hiring decisions, and employment offers.

• Contribute to HR projects involving organizational effectiveness, employee programs, change initiatives, and process improvements.

• Use HR systems, reporting, and data to support HR decisions and improve processes.

• Support a variety of day-to-day HR activities and initiatives based on organizational needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with experience in an HR Business Partner role or a position with a strong labour relations focus.

• Strong hands-on experience working in a unionized environment, including grievance management, collective agreement interpretation, and labour relations processes.

• Experience supporting arbitrations, union negotiations, and complex employee relations matters.

• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices; experience with the Canada Labour Code is considered an asset.

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; SAP or Oracle experience and HR data analysis skills are assets.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities independently.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

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.