Human Resources Business Partners

Powering Vision

Riverside Opticalab Group is part of the Essilor Canada network, an international company and the leading provider of eyeglass lenses in the world. Our mission is improving lives by improving sight, and we work every day to bring good vision to the 4.5 billion people around the globe in need of visual correction. Our products are worn by one billion people daily in 130 countries. Essilor Canada employs more than 1,000 visionaries nationwide throughout its 30 locations.

Join our team as a Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) for the Ottawa region and be a visionary. Pave the way to a brighter future, both for yourself and for all Canadians needing visual correction.

Your mission

You will work closely as a strategic HRBP with all Directors and Managers of the region in regards to all HR aspects to inspire our organization with our principles and values and enriched by our heritage and culture, ensure the company retain and attract the best talents by providing an engaging work environment and contributing to the growth and performance of the organization.

Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources Business Partners of Operations, who is located in Montreal, you will play a onsite counselling role to managers and employees of the main Industrial production centre in Ottawa; a non-unionized group of approximately 230 employees. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will ensure compliance with applicable legislation and HR programs, policies and procedures. The HRBP will support the business and managers to influence the organization’s decisions by anticipating and measuring core human resources management activities for the benefit of our employees and the organizational effectiveness (performance management, employee engagement, talent development, labour relations, training, recruitment, etc.).

Your main challenges

• Support all Managers in the succession planning for all High Potentials;
• Support the orientation and onboarding program for all new employees and supports the immediate superiors in that regard to ensure the optimal employee experience;
• Participate in employee relations projects to support the organization’s strategic vision and principles and values (improvement of the work atmosphere, recognition programs, health promotion, etc.);
• Apply legislation regarding the HR function in the production centre (Labour law, Human Rights, Health & Safety, Labour Relations, etc.);
• Provide coaching to Managers and Supervisors on a variety of HR activities, including managing our principles and values, employee engagement, employee training & development, performance management, attendance and absenteeism, health and safety and compensation administration;
• Actively participate in promoting our mission and values to drive engagement and to promote a culture of performance;
• Coordinate termination activities and outplacement services.
• Play an active role in talent development programs, internal personnel transfers and promotions;
• Coordinate the staffing and recruiting activities; analyze the needs of the departmental managers, develop the recruiting strategy for each mandate and work with the talent acquisition team to acquire the right talent with the right profile and skillsets required according to business needs ;
• Promote and communicate HR management programs, policies and procedures;
• Ensure compliance with our principles and values and support Managers with HR programs, policies and procedures to facilitate the achievement of business objectives and promoting our mission and principles and values;
• Participate in HR team projects and transfer results to the respectful region;

Your profile

• Capacity to work within a team as well as independently. Works well at all levels within the organization and a great proactive decision maker.
• Knowledge on ADP applications : WorkforceNow is an asset
• Bachelor degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• Works effectively with Microsoft Office and Internet search vehicles
• Knowledge on SAP applications: SuccessFactors is an asset
• Experience in a production environment required
• Great communication skills, optimal understanding of a counselling role, strong ability to listen and problem solve, customer service oriented
• At least 5-7 years of experience in a similar Human Resources Business Partnership role in a medium/large company
• Bilingualism - English and French - spoken and written
• Ability to deal with information and delicate situations with the utmost confidentiality, tact and professionalism

Why work with us?

Riverside Opticalab is a place where employees can bring their vision to life and where teamwork and innovation create real impact in the lives of customers and their patients. When you work each day to help correct, protect and support the world’s vision, it’s a point of pride. Learn more about us at .

At Riverside Opticalab, diversity is one of our most important values. If you have any particular needs, don’t hesitate to contact us and we will work with you at each step of the recruitment process to ensure that you feel at home.

Every employee who is interested by this job offer must send their resume before September 22, 2023 online via WeSee or send electronically to ;

Only the employees with the required profile will be interviewed.

This offer is admissible to the employee referencing program. If you recommend a candidate, please fill the Employee Reference form and send it with the candidate resume to your Human Resources Business Partner and invite the candidate to apply online for the role.

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