Human Resources Business Partner

KNAPP North America

Human Resources Business Partner managing recruitment and HR initiatives for KNAPP's Canadian operations. Providing strategic support to align HR objectives with business goals while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeVarennes • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources practices, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with Canadian employment laws. Proficient in HRIS systems and capable of providing strategic support to leadership while fostering employee relations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperienceKnowledge of Canadian Employment LawsBilingual (English/French)Proficiency in HRIS SystemsProfessional HR Certification

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Hard Skills

RecruitingOnboardingEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementHR Transactions Processing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHRIS SystemsADPSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional HR Certification

Industry Keywords

DistributionLogisticsManufacturingHourly Workforce24/7 Operation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the recruiting, hiring and onboarding of Canadian employees, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners as needed
Provide Human Resources support including guidance on company policies, employment practices to both Canadian employees and managers
Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts
Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures
Lead orientation and support other departments’ activities related to onboarding/orientation for Canadian population
Support leaders through performance review processes, coaching, and corrective action procedures
Maintain accurate employee records, process HR transactions, and support HRIS data integrity
Partner with Total Rewards to support employee wellness initiatives
Assist Leadership and corporate HR team with offboarding procedures; including but not limited to termination conversations, exit interviews and equipment collection.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent mix of education and experience
3+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Canadian and Provincial employment laws and HR best practices, especially Quebec and Ontario
Experience working in or with US companies and workforce preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to present to and influence leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, SAP, etc.)
Professional HR certification preferred
Bilingual (English/French) required
Experience supporting hourly workforce in a 24/7 operation highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement Plan with a very generous employer match and no vesting
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short & Long Term Disability