HR Business Partner

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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are seeking a HR Business Partner to join our team. This role serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies, programs, and initiatives with organizational goals and operational priorities. This role drives organizational effectiveness, operational excellence and employee engagement through data-driven insights, workforce planning and consistent application of HR practices. This role partners with leadership to deliver integrated solutions across the employee lifecycle, lead change initiatives and maintain a positive employee experience.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, EAP, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Retirement Support – Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contributions.
• Values-Driven Culture – Built on Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation, and High Performance.
• Safety First – Committed to a safe, inclusive workplace and our Zero Harm goal.
• Meaningful Work – Make an impact through work that helps keep people safe, feed the world, and enrich lives.
• Career Growth – Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align workforce strategies with business objectives and strengthen employee engagement, retention and organizational culture across multiple facilities.

• Analyze HR data, trends and metrics (e.g. turnover, absenteeism, engagement) to generate insights and recommend program, process and organizational enhancements.

• Lead organizational design, workforce planning and change management initiatives.

• Manage complex employee relations matters, conduct thorough and objective investigations and facilitate equitable and effective resolutions.

• Serve as a key HR leader in union environments, fostering collaborative labor relations with union representatives and management.

• Participate in grievance processes, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and negotiations at unionized facilities.

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial employment and labor laws to mitigate legal and regulatory risk.

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance management practices, communication and leadership development.

• Identify organizational and workforce skill gaps and implement targeted development and training solutions.

• Enhance key talent processes including performance management and succession planning.

• Lead HR initiatives and projects to standardize and optimize HR practices across the organization.

• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence and shared services (e.g. Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, HRIS) to deliver integrated, streamlined and scalable HR solutions.

• Contribute to the optimization of HR systems and tools.

• Provide guidance to employees on HR programs, policies, and benefits, ensuring a positive employee experience.

• Maintain expert knowledge of employment standards, labor relations, occupational health and safety and other employment legislation to ensure compliance and reduce risk.

• Partner with Legal on complex or high-risk employment matters as needed.

• Up to 25% travel to support multi-site operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including significant employee relations and labor relations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence leaders and operate in a multi-site environment.
• Experience in unionized or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HR metrics to inform decisions.
• Experience leading change initiatives and driving HR transformation.

Preferred:

• CPHR, CHRP, CHRL, PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent professional certification.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Details

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Salary: $114,000 - $160,000 CAD per year (based on experience)
• AI Disclosure: The Company may use technology tools to assist with aspects of the recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Approved EEOC and ADA statement:

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email [email protected].