Join our team as an Employee Relations Business Partner – A strategic and rewarding role!

Are you passionate about human relations and eager to play a key role in a large-scale organization? We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner to join our dynamic team and contribute to achieving our strategic objectives.

As a strategic leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the divisions in your region, which include UAP's head office, 5 distribution centers, 3 regional offices, and over 100 stores across Quebec and the Maritimes, representing approximately 2,400 employees.

You will support and coach managers on all aspects of employee relations, helping them adopt effective and proactive approaches. Supported by a team of 3 Employee Relations Advisors, you will manage and resolve various employee relations situations while identifying and anticipating potential conflicts. You will ensure the launch and execution of annual HR programs.

In the area of labor relations, you will act as a strategic partner for managers, advising them on the interpretation and application of collective agreements and labor laws. You will be responsible for union relations in three unionized distribution centers and one store, while overseeing grievance management and resolving labor relations issues. You will act as a co-spokesperson during collective bargaining negotiations and build constructive relationships with union representatives to maintain a positive work environment.

If you are excited by this strategic role and want to contribute to our success, we would be delighted to meet you!

Requirements for this position:

• Excellent communication skills in French and English, both orally and in writing. As part of your duties, you will have to collaborate fluently with internal clients across Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources with a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Availability to travel occasionally within Quebec and the Maritimes.
• Strong ability to influence, strategic thinking, expertise in problem-solving, change management, excellent judgment, negotiation and mediation skills, and management experience.

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.

At UAP, we believe in the power of human potential to drive innovation and success. As a leader in our industry, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member can thrive. We're seeking a passionate and experienced HR professional to join our fantastic team and help us continue to foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and growth.