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HR Business Partner

@ kdc/one

Knowlton, Quebec

5+ years experience
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Overview

KDC/ONE is hiring a permanent, full-time HR Business Partner at its Knowlton plant, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. The role advises plant managers on talent, labour relations, organizational development and HR processes, with a 40-hour week and a start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Advise managers on HR best practices and talent processes
  • Support change management and organizational development
  • Handle labour relations and mediate workplace issues
  • Analyze HR indicators and recommend improvements
  • Support training and skills development programs

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, industrial relations or related field
  • 5 to 8 years of similar experience, ideally in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of labour law and HR practices
  • Experience in labour relations and change management
  • Bilingual French and English required

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Benefits mentioned

DentalVisionDisability insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentHuman resources
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish, French
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyHuman resources management, Industrial relations
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus

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kdc/one

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Full company description

kdc/one is a global leader in custom formulation, package design and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care and home care brands. We deliver high-touch innovation, operational excellence and speed to market to the world’s greatest brands. Every year, with the support of our 15,000 employees, we develop products for brands sold in countries all over the world, launch an average of 3,000 products and co-develop products for more than 1,000 brands.

LinkedIn followers
13,823
People associated on LinkedIn
1,181
Reported office locations
  • 250 Pehle Avenue, Suite 1000, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, US
  • Longueuil, QC J4H4A6, CA
Business categories
  • Beauty
  • Personal Health
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • kdc/one
Specialties
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Hot Filling & Cooling
  • Alcohol Filling
  • Surfactants
  • Innovation
  • Fragrance
  • Emulsions
  • Trends
  • R&D
  • and World Class Laboratories
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

kdc/one is a global leader in custom formulation, package design and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care and home care brands. We deliver high-touch innovation, operational excellence and speed to market to the world’s greatest brands. Every year, with the support of our 15,000 employees, we develop products for brands sold in countries all over the world, launch an average of 3,000 products and…

FieldValue
IndustryManufacturing
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersSaddle Brook, NJ
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesContract ManufacturingHot Filling & CoolingAlcohol FillingSurfactantsInnovationFragranceEmulsionsTrendsR&Dand World Class Laboratories
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Job description


At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to make every effort to realize the projects of our clients. In addition to our major specializations, we continuously strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we are proposing:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources (HRD), the Human Resources Business Partner (HRAP) acts as a strategic advisor to the plant's managers and employees to align HR practices with the company's business objectives. It plays a key role in optimizing engagement, organizational development, HR processes, labor relations, and overall performance.

An overview of your new position

  • Advise and support managers on best practices in human resources management (staffing, retention, talent development, performance management, succession planning, labour relations, etc.).
  • Collaborate with operational teams to identify staffing needs and follow up with the Talent Acquisition Advisor.
  • Actively contribute to change management by supporting managers and employees in organizational transitions.
  • Develop and implement organizational development strategies to strengthen team effectiveness and alignment with company values.
  • Ensure compliance with HR policies and labor laws in force by supporting managers in the application of standards and regulations.
  • Act as a mediator in the management of labour relations and propose solutions adapted to the situations encountered.
  • Analyze HR performance indicators and make recommendations based on trends and organizational needs.
  • Contribute to the optimization of HR processes and the continuous improvement of practices in line with the realities of production.
  • Support the implementation of training and skills development programs to strengthen the expertise of employees and managers.
  • Work closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and strategic initiatives aligned with the company's values.
  • To support managers in their development by offering them advice and tools adapted to their needs.
  • Be an ambassador of the corporate culture, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.
  • Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor as required by operational requirements.

What You Need to Know About This Position

  • Employment Status: Permanent
  • Hours per Week: 40 hrs
  • Number of Positions Available: 1
  • Work Location: Knowlton
  • Start Date: As Soon As Possible

You are the ideal candidate if you have

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources management, industrial relations or a related field.
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of labor laws and best practices in human resource management.
  • Experience in managing labour relations, with or without a collective agreement.
  • Experience in change management and organizational development.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) – required to communicate with certain team members and to understand the technical documentation provided by our customers, mainly in English
  • Confidentiality and integrity.
  • Excellent communication and coaching skills with managers and employees.
  • Ability to lead meetings, resolve conflicts and train.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple files at once.
  • Analytical skills and ability to use HR data to influence business decisions.
  • Sense of initiative and creativity.
  • Results-oriented.

What we have to offer you

  • Bonus program based on company performance and meeting your goals
  • Comprehensive group insurance program including; prescription drugs, dental, vision, and more
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, matching your contribution
  • Access to telemedicine service and employee support program including sleep resources
  • Receive quality, custom personal protective equipment
  • Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility to develop your potential

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REASON FOR WORKING IN EASTERN TOWNSHIPS:

  • Here is the perfect balance. The dynamic balance that we all seek between the realization of our personal and professional dreams. The balance between proximity to major centers, with all the urbanity they provide, and rurality with its generous nature and diversified activities.
  • Here, 40,000 students learn and develop skills through nearly 900 post-secondary programs and training and more than 100 vocational training programs. A wealth that generates creativity, a taste for going beyond and opening up to the world.
  • Here, it is also health through the practice of activities of all kinds and through healthy lifestyles. Here, the playground is huge and nearby: peaks, trails, rivers, lakes, infrastructures and sports clubs. Whether you are a Sunday athlete or a high level athlete, you will find something to keep you in shape!
  • Here, the landscapes of the Townships are varied and its nature is generous: lakes, rivers, mountains, vines, marshes, conifers, deciduous trees, valleys. Our bucolic landscapes encourage contemplation and letting go. In the fall, the landscapes ignite to create a panorama typical of southern Quebec.


** To simplify the text, the masculine is used in a neutral sense. Kdc/one is an equal employment opportunity employer for visible minorities and women. **

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