Career Opportunity at Garaga as a Human Resources Business Partner
Bring your HR expertise to the plant floor and help our people thrive.
You're not the kind of HR professional who stays behind a desk. With 5-7 years of experience in HR and a background in manufacturing, you know the best work happens on the plant floor - supporting employees and managers through every aspect of HR, from hiring to labour relations and everything in between. Sounds like a match? Let's talk.
Reporting to the Plant General Manager, you'll be the go-to HR presence at our Barrie plant, a trusted partner for employees and managers alike, whether it's navigating labour relations, guiding performance conversations, or being a visible, hands-on resource right on the floor. If that's the kind of impact you're looking to make, we'd love to hear from you. Sounds like a match? Let's talk.
GARAGA, THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
Garaga is a constantly growing family business. To help us achieve our goals, we are always looking for passionate people to join our company.
For more than 40 years, we have been manufacturing garage doors that meet the highest standards in the industry. We are recognized for the reliability and quality of our products as well as for the impeccable service provided by our employees.
The company is headquartered in the greater Beauce region and operates in the manufacturing sector on a North American scale. It enjoys an enviable reputation in its industry and maintains a sustained pace of growth with the recent acquisition of its 2nd plant in the United States, for a total of 4 plants in North America.
Small Is Beautiful!
Offers all the challenges, latitude, and potential impact you are looking for. The co-presidents are young, think big, and give themselves the means to achieve their ambitions.
Be Part of Something Big
A solid company that has been thinking big for more than 40 years and has more than 1,700 employees.
Why choose Garaga:
- Strong financial health and plenty of growth.
- A dedicated and accessible team.
- A corporate culture of generosity, respect, and recognition.
- Flexible schedules and remote work.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
Garaga is:
- A large company and a leader in its industry.
- A manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors founded in 1983.
- 4 facilities: St-Georges (QC), Barrie (ON), Ponca City (OK), and Bemidji (MN).
- More than 1,700 employees.
- A large network of retailers and business partners in Canada and the United States.
The Garaga's benefits:
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan - 4% employer contribution (DPSP).
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan.
- Free virtual healthcare services.
- Group Insurance Plan (Medical, Paramedical, Disability and Life).
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Recognition of years of service.
- Several activities organized by the social club (participation is always on a voluntary basis), drawings for all kinds of cultural and sports events as well as $100 credit for clothing items per year.
- Well-designed integration program for new employees.
Key responsibilities of the Director of Accounting:
- Oversee the entire accounting cycle: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE, and meet closing deadlines.
- Oversee tax filings (GST/HST, QST) and corporate income tax, and coordinate external audits with auditors and tax advisors.
- Design, implement, and monitor financial internal controls as well as governance and risk management.
- Participate in preparing the annual budget and financial forecasts, and analyze budget variances.
- Oversee cost accounting related to manufacturing operations (manufacturing costs, inventory, and margins by product line).
- Lead, engage, and develop the members of the accounting team in a collaborative and rigorous environment.
Role and responsibilities of the Human Resources Business Partner:
- Implement and drive HR programs in support of Garaga’s HR strategy.
- Provide coaching and guidance to management team on developing positive employee relations and performance management within the framework of current policies and collective agreements
- Provide expert advice on the interpretation and application of collective agreements, grievance handling and resolution, mediation and arbitration, and bargaining.
- Conduct investigations around workplace misconduct; recommend or advise on corrective actions including termination of employment
- Lead case management for disability (both work and non-work-related cases)
- Build and administer the attendance management program
- Research and inform management team of any HR and/or Health and Safety legislative changes that have impact on business operations; ensure policies reflect changes
- Lead recruitment by assisting management in workforce planning, external and internal job postings, interview and selection process, and contract negotiations
- Delegate and oversee onboarding activities of new employees
- Lead in assessing and strengthening leadership depth and employee capability; advise on training needs and development
- Act as advisor to the health and safety committee the health & safety programs including procedures, corrective actions, and health & safety events.
- Assist in processing of payroll and maintenance of benefit plans; respond to employee queries regarding payroll and benefit plans
- Assist in Collective Agreement Negotiations when required
- Plant presence on the shop floor
- Other duties as required
Required qualifications for our Human Resources Business Partner:
- 5-7 years work experience in the HR field.
- Experience working in the Manufacturing sector.
- HRM Certificate from a College or University.
- Member of HRPA.
- Working towards or have obtained CHRP/CHRL
https://www.garaga.com/ca/job-offer/human-resources-business-partner
Diversity. Inclusivity. Collaboration. Garaga is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Human resources: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
