HR Business Partner (Maternity Leave 12-18 Month Contract)

Are you ready to move distribution forward?

Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world.

Recognized annually as AON’s Best Small and Medium Employer since 2016, Solutions 2 GO is made of 500 employees across the Americas who demonstrate our values of Excellence, Innovation, Efficiency and Impact. We are a remarkable team that delivers remarkable results. Our people help move Solutions 2 GO forward every day, through a shared commitment across every facet of our business.

At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we’re looking for you!

Scope:

Reporting to the Global VP HR, the HR Business Partner will support business leaders and employees through coaching, collaborating and partnering to provide proactive solutions to attract, engage and retain a high performing workforce. This position will focus on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement. Please note: this is a TEMPORARY POSITION due to a Maternity Leave

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Control job requisitions/salaries, and ensure all job ads are prepared with standard format and aligned with internal policy/budget, as well as benchmarked using benchmarking tools
• Support the Global VP and HR Manager with Talent Management initiatives including succession planning, job standardization, retention strategies, and development planning
• Create job descriptions/career pathing/title alignment for respective areas in collaboration with HR Manager
• Administer leaves of absences which include notifying applicable vendors and submitting short term and long-term disability claims
• Conduct benefit orientations for new employees; respond to employee questions and concerns and provide information to clarify policies and procedures
• Coordinate closely with Payroll and other HR team members on any changes that may affect employee pay
• Experience discussions with departing employees
• Identify and communicate possible improvements in the work process for customers and peers, recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department
• Cross-trained to input employee information into HRIS system for new hires, benefit enrollments, terminations, and updates for employees
• Cross-trained to conduct new hire orientation
• Providing effective guidance to employees in relation to absence and health issues, conduct, grievance matters, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
• Create procedures and processes to evolve the HR department as we scale and grow
• Respond to general employee inquiries and liaise with other business lines, as required to support inquiries

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in Human Resources or equivalent HR/business experience
• CHRP designation is an asset
• 4+ years of experience as a human resource professional, preferably in a distribution environment
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels in the organization
• Self-directed and motivated leader who promotes best practice and leads by example
• Strong command over HR management software such as applicant tracking systems, HRIS and compensation modules
• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving ability
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge in employment legislation including employment standards, privacy, and human rights

The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer which will be contingent upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal or credit clearance, employment verification, education verification, and driver’s abstract review. In addition, the candidate will be required to provide Solutions 2 GO Inc., with their vaccination status during the background check process. If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to ask.

Solutions 2 GO Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact the HR team.

Last updated on Oct 17, 2024