Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Job summary

Lead the people strategy for the Packaging Services and Thermoforming business units, advising site leaders and aligning workforce plans, talent programs, and HR initiatives with business and operational priorities. Oversee employee relations, compliance, culture, change management, HR service delivery, and the development of the HR Coordinator.

Job details

Jones Healthcare Group – Where Innovation Meets Purpose! Why this Role Matters This role helps shape a workplace where leaders are empowered, colleagues feel valued, and teams can perform at their best. By bringing curiosity and a people-first perspective to business decisions, this position strengthens our culture and helps the organization evolve with purpose. As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, you’ll lead the people strategy for our Packaging Services & Thermoforming business units and serve as a trusted member of the site leadership teams. You’ll bring together strategic thinking and hands-on HR leadership to challenge ideas constructively, navigate change, build belonging, and deliver practical solutions that support our colleagues, operations, and continued success. What You’ll Be Accountable For Strategic Partnership: Serve as the senior HR leader for the business unit, bringing trusted people insights to business strategy, operational planning, and key decisions. People Strategy: Turn business priorities, workforce data, and colleague feedback into practical plans that strengthen capability, engagement, and operational performance. Workforce & Talent: Lead workforce planning, succession, recruitment, onboarding, talent reviews, performance management, and colleague development. Leadership Coaching: Coach leaders with clarity and care, strengthening accountability, people leadership, performance, and team effectiveness. Employee Relations: Provide balanced, risk-informed guidance on investigations, performance concerns, accommodations, disability and attendance management, and separations. Compliance & Governance: Apply employment legislation, company policies, and HR practices consistently while maintaining accurate, confidential, and audit-ready documentation. Culture & Belonging: Build an inclusive colleague experience by strengthening recognition, engagement, retention, collaboration, and belonging. Change & Improvement: Lead the people side of organizational change and continuously improve HR practices as business and colleague needs evolve. HR Service Delivery: Oversee site HR services, programs, systems, compensation cycles, training, service providers, and budgets while coaching and developing the HR Coordinator. Operational Partnership: Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support a safe, compliant workplace, with occasional travel to other company locations. What You’ll Bring A post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline. 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR business partner or senior generalist role, including leadership of HR programs and cross-functional initiatives. A CHRL designation, or active progress toward a recognized Human Resources designation, is preferred. Experience supporting leaders and colleagues in a highly regulated manufacturing environment; experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, food, or packaging is an asset. Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and experience managing complex employee relations, investigations, accommodations, disability and attendance matters, and organizational change. Experience leading workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development, recruitment, compensation, and colleague engagement. Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to use HR data to connect people priorities with safety, quality, service, cost, and operational performance. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the confidence to coach, influence, and respectfully challenge leaders at all levels. Sound judgement, adaptability, and a commitment to handling sensitive matters with accountability, integrity, confidentiality, and care. Clear communication and conflict-resolution skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience using HR and applicant tracking systems, and the ability to travel occasionally between company locations. Why Join Jones Healthcare Group At Jones, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare packaging with purpose and care. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. You’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a company that’s been trusted by brands and healthcare providers for over a century. Learn more about us here: www.joneshealthcaregroup.com Total Rewards We’re offering a competitive compensation in the range of $80,000 – $100,000 per year. Salary will be determined based on factors including industry and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Some Additional Benefits We Offer Are A values-led culture: From the Inside Out: Ingenuity, Nimble, Supportive, Inclusive, Driven, Empathetic RRSP program – match up to 5% of your earnings Comprehensive benefits program Healthcare spending account Vacation and floater days Special local discounts Employee and family assistance program Referral bonuses Education reimbursement program Colleague appreciation events and more! This posting is for an existing opportunity within our Human Resources team. Apply today and make a real difference with our team! Jones Healthcare Group may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. If you have questions about this process, please contact our HR department. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates interviewed for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview. By applying for this role, you consent to your personal data being shared with our clients and partners involved in the recruitment process. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Jones Healthcare Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Jones Human Resources department at 1.800.265.9093 about your needs, and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided. For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please also contact the Human Resources department.

What you’ll do

Lead the people strategy for the Packaging Services and Thermoforming business units, advising site leaders and aligning workforce plans, talent programs, and HR initiatives with business and operational priorities. Oversee employee relations, compliance, culture, change management, HR service delivery, and the development of the HR Coordinator.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline, plus at least five years of progressive HR business partner or senior generalist experience. Candidates should bring manufacturing HR experience, strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, expertise across talent and employee relations, and strong coaching, analytical, communication, and confidentiality skills; a CHRL designation or progress toward one is preferred.

Benefits

• RRSP Matching Up To 5%
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Vacation Days
• Floater Days
• Local Discounts
• Employee And Family Assistance Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Colleague Appreciation Events

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic HR Business Partnership
• People Strategy
• Workforce Planning
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• Leadership Coaching
• Employee Relations
• Investigations
• Ontario Employment Legislation
• Organizational Change Management
• Compensation
• HR Data Analysis
• Conflict Resolution
• Recruitment
• Microsoft Office
• HR And Applicant Tracking Systems

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing