Human Resources Business Partner - Acting/Contract

Human Resources Business Partner - 12 Month Acting/Contract

Rank 4

Scarborough, ON

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.

What Sets Us Apart?

A focus on People, Passion for Toyota, Innovation and Make Things Better has made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.

Job Summary:

Toyota Canada Inc. currently has an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys partnering with multi-level leadership and problem solving! This HR Business Partner position is a 12-month contract/acting opportunity and will report to the Manager, HR Business Partners. The selected candidate will provide sound HR advice and realistic solutions to associates and executives with regards to employee relations, performance management, organization design and effectiveness, recruiting, employee engagement, compensation, and succession planning activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of multiple Human Resources programs & initiatives in partnership with subject matter experts (SMEs) and championing the organizational change management that surrounds these programs.

What We’ll Bring:

• Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Great company culture – Respect for people and continuous improvement is at our core
• A hybrid work environment
• Health and dental benefits effective immediately
• Associate vehicle discount program
• Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Establish appropriate HR solutions aligned with business needs and direction. Act as the liaison between the HR department and the business to ensure proper accountability of all people decisions
• Develop various HR-related projects assigned throughout the year
• Partner with talent specialist and client groups to support talent development through various programs
• Responsible for supporting managers through most areas of the employment life cycle
• Partner and consult with client groups on key processes including performance management discussions and coaching, talent development activities, employee relations processes, organizational design initiatives and recruitment and selection support
• Build management’s capabilities and effectiveness in managing employee relations issues through coaching and guidance
• Support management team with compensation programs including merit, bonus, rewards & recognition and promotions in collaboration with the compensation specialist
• Primary HR contact for defined client groups for all HRBP-related matters. Guides and coaches management through people management elements of the business unit under the direction of the Manager, HR Business Partners
• Develop high-trust working relationships, as an advisor and key influencer to senior management for delivery of their talent plans

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven relationship management and consulting skills
• Certificate or Diploma in Human Resource Management; completion or working towards CHRP/L is an asset
• Ability to influence without authority and working with ambiguity; strong communication and presentation skills
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in Human Resources; 1-2 years of HR Generalist or HRBP experience
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, competing demands & deadlines in a changing environment
• University/College degree or diploma with a concentration in Human Resources/business-related field or equivalent work experience
• Strong knowledge of and experience in interpreting relevant legislation and guidelines

What You Should Know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.