Welcome to Rhenus!

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics service providers operating worldwide. We offer tailor-made solutions along the entire supply chain for companies from a wide diversity of industries. From multimodal transports to perfect warehousing, from smooth customs clearance to innovative value-added services: We always keep our pulse on the times and are at our customers' side.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Director of Global HR, the Human Resources Business Partner will serve as the primary HR resource for Canada, supporting employees and leaders across the full employee lifecycle. This role combines strategic partnership with hands-on execution, overseeing HR operations, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, compliance, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with local and global leadership teams to drive employee engagement, support business objectives, ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation, and deliver a high-quality employee experience across the organization.

You will be contributing to that vision by…

Lead the onboarding and offboarding experience for Canadian employees, ensuring a seamless transition for both in-office and remote team members. Serve as the primary administrator for Canadian employee benefits programs, partnering with providers and supporting annual plan renewals. Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, providing guidance on HR policies, employment matters, workplace concerns, and employee relations issues. Conduct workplace investigations, address employee concerns and allegations of misconduct, and partner with leadership to implement effective resolutions. Support compensation planning activities, including annual salary reviews, bonus target agreements, and workforce planning initiatives. Manage employee lifecycle transactions within ADP and Workday, ensuring data integrity and compliance throughout the employee journey. Develop and maintain employment-related documentation, including offer letters, promotion and transfer letters, employment verifications, job descriptions, and separation agreements. Coordinate background checks, reference verifications, and exit interview processes. Track employee contracts, leaves of absence, and work permit status to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. Analyze workforce metrics, including turnover and employee feedback trends, and provide recommendations to enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to ensure alignment with business objectives and evolving employment legislation. Partner with leadership to support health and safety initiatives and maintain compliance with provincial and federal requirements. Assist with employee relocations and international assignments in accordance with company policies. Support payroll operations as required and serve as a backup resource to ensure continuity of payroll processing. Train and mentor new HR team members while supporting the ongoing development of HR processes and best practices. Manage HR vendor relationships, departmental invoicing, record retention, and administrative processes. Provide occasional support to the Talent Acquisition team through candidate sourcing and other recruitment-related activities as needed. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the overall effectiveness of HR programs and services.

What skills & experience you will bring to us

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business administration or a related field and a minimum of 2+ years of experience in Human Resources. Experience supporting logistics, transportation, distribution, or warehousing operations is considered a strong asset. Experience utilizing Workday HRIS for employee lifecycle management, reporting, and HR administration is considered a strong asset. Demonstrate an ability in successfully leading projects in HR. Solid practical knowledge of talent management disciplines, such as performance management, succession planning, talent planning, competency development, compensation, employee relations, and talent analytics. Great interpersonal skills and strong analytical, management and decision-making skills to assess training needs and recommend appropriate solutions. Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, and government law. Ability to understand business plans and to develop impactful HR solutions in response to those plans. Able to communicate clearly and confidently with all individuals both verbally and in writing. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and multiple deadlines. Ability to commute to our Mississauga branch.

What You can expect

Continuous Training: Sharpen your skills and advance your expertise with our professional development programs. Great Team: It's truly the people that make the difference - and with us you'll join the best team around. Flat Hierarchies: Get straight through to the decision-makers with our streamlined organizational structure. Room for Innovation: Turn your ideas into action in an environment that champions creativity and empowers you to lead change. Events: From team outings to holiday parties and networking events, we build strong connections by spending quality time together. Quick Decision Processes: Make things happen faster with streamlined processes that promote efficiency and effectiveness.