Field Human Resources Business Partner - Temporary

Job Description

As a trusted day-to-day partner to the business, the Field Human Resources Business Partner (Temporary) plays a key role in supporting District Managers and their teams by providing strategic and operational HR leadership. This role serves as a hands-on advisor, delivering expertise across employee engagement, change management, employee and labour relations, talent management, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, leadership development, and HR policy administration and compliance.

The Field HR Business Partner works closely with leaders to build strong, inclusive, and high-performing teams, supporting both business objectives and the employee experience. This temporary role is a maternity leave coverage for up to 12 months and requires a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, as well as the ability to navigate dynamic, fast-paced environments while balancing operational needs with people-focused strategies.

The successful candidate will report to the Director of Human Resources (Central & East) , with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the District Managers , ensuring strong alignment and partnership at the field level.

Job Responsibilities

Recruiting, Selection and Retention

• Develop recruitment and retention strategies of hourly associates.
• Strategically build regional specific guidelines to source for talent for eg: partnering with communities, associations, building local networks etc.
• Support operations with hourly hiring specifically when there is an urgency and / or high volume recruitment 
• Partner with Talent Acquisition COE for the recruitment of salaried employees
• Analyze exit interview trends and develop action plans
• Partner with managers to build onboarding and training plans for new hires

Employee and Union Relations

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and Provincial Employment legislation
• Ensure collective agreement terms and conditions are followed and provide guidance to managers on interpretation of collective agreement
• Provide information and assistance in collective agreement negotiations
• Provide counsel on progressive discipline and performance management issues
• Conduct Investigations (Hotline, Human Rights, BCP Violations, associate complaints/issues), develop and implement recommendations
• Implement, communicate and ensure compliance to all company and client policies and procedures
• Provide solutions to complex situations

Health and Safety

• Ensure operations managers and supervisors adhere to all OH&S programs, policies and practices and provide adequate training to all associates
• Ensure all required Joint Health and Safety Committee activities are conducted e.g. committee meetings, accident investigations, etc
• Provide advice on claims management and return to work for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses 

Talent Management:

• Participate in succession planning and workforce planning initiatives 
• Provide direction and guidance to management to enhance staff performance and support employee development
• Assist in salary review process for all non-union and union hourly and salaried associates
• Provide leadership and facilitate activities that will build and enhance employee engagement and retention
• Actively participate in People Planning initiatives to ensure assigned portfolio has appropriate bench strength for projected growth
• Promote, educate and support training on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent is required
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Human Resource Generalist role
• Bilingual (English and French): Fluent in written and spoken French could be an asset
• Experience in Food Service Operations is an asset
• Human Resource experience must include employee/labour relations 
• Strong integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information
• Professionalism and diplomacy with all levels of the organization.
• Presentation skills for general orientation and training
• Strong analytic skills and problem-solving ability
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is desired.
• Travel is a required part of your role, anywhere from 2-3 times every week: situational and dependent on business account.
• Must own a vehicle and have a driver’s license in good standing 

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. 

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00.