Human Resources Business Partner, Western Canada Job Listing at Applied Industrial Technologies in 4070 - Applied Downsview, ON (Job ID JR104125)

Description

Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied® is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied® supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. 

The Human Resources Business Partner – Western Canada is a senior, regionally aligned HR leader responsible for providing strategic and operational human resources support to business operations across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.  This role requires a strong HR generalist foundation combined with a transformation mindset. The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to regional leaders while helping modernize HR processes, enhance employee and leader experience, and support the effective use of HR technology. The role partners closely with centralized HR teams while maintaining accountability for regional people outcomes.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, providing practical and strategic HR guidance aligned with business objectives.

• Partner with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, role clarity, and change initiatives.

• Support business leaders through periods of growth, transformation, and operational change.

• Contribute to Canada‑wide HR transformation initiatives, including process standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement.

• Support the adoption of modern HR practices and ways of working across the region.

• Actively leverage HR technology, including Workday, to improve efficiency, data quality, reporting, and decision‑making.

• Demonstrate curiosity and practical application of AI‑enabled tools and analytics to streamline HR work, reduce manual effort, and enhance employee and leader experience.

• Support change management and adoption of new HR systems, processes, and tools.

• Lead employee relations matters across the region, including investigations, disciplinary actions, accommodations, and performance improvement plans.

• Coach and advise leaders on effective people management, documentation standards, and risk‑aware decision‑making.

• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies and employment standards across Western Canada.

• Support annual performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and follow‑through.

• Participate in regional talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development discussions.

• Partner with leaders to develop and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and readiness planning.

• Lead recruitment for senior‑level and leadership roles within Western Canada in partnership with the Talent Acquisition.

• Participate in candidate assessment, interview selection, and offer decision‑making.

• Support workforce planning aligned to operational and strategic business needs

• Support and help drive the annual merit and incentive planning processes for the region.

• Partner with HR leadership, global stakeholders (e.g, Finance) during year‑end compensation cycles to ensure consistent and timely execution.

• Provide guidance and recommendations to leaders on, salary adjustment, promotional increases, year‑end merit increases, incentive allocations, etc.

• Ensure compensation decisions align with established guidelines and governance frameworks.

• Support leader understanding of compensation programs and decision processes.

• Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance on policies, benefits, leaves, and payroll‑related inquiries.

• Support HR reporting and analytics needs for the region, including workforce data and people metrics.

• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial employment legislation across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia.

• Escalate complex or high‑risk matters appropriately within the Canada HR governance model.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10 years of progressive human resources experience with demonstrated strength across multiple HR disciplines.

• Solid background in employee relations, performance management, compensation processes, and policy application.

• Experience supporting leaders in a multi‑site or regional environment.

• Strong interest in using HR technology, data, and systems (e.g., Workday) to improve HR effectiveness.

• Demonstrated curiosity and openness to leveraging AI‑enabled tools or automation to enhance HR practices.

• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

• CHRP or SHRM designation (or equivalent professional HR certification).

• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.

• Experience in industrial, distribution, manufacturing, or technical environments.

• Previous involvement in HR system implementations, optimization, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Experience supporting organizations through change, growth, or integration scenarios.

• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in transforming the HR function, in an industry that is seeing ongoing change and growth.

• Direct partnership with senior leaders across a broad Western Canada footprint.

• Ability to influence HR systems, processes, and tools are used to support the business.

• Join a stable, publicly traded organization with a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Be part of a team focused on building leadership capability and sustainable workforce practices.

Location:  This is a role that can be situated anywhere in Canada, ideally near a major Applied Industrial Technologies hub (Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, or Surrey).

Travel: Approximately quarterly travel to Western Canada sites, with additional travel as required to support business needs

You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:
 
•    Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
•    Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
•    Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
•    Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
•     Company supported community involvement opportunities
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.