Human Resources Business Partner

Bilingual (F/E) Bussiness Partner (Labour relations) -Managerial level

CQ Search Group Ltd. Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-site)

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Bilingual (F/E) Bussiness Partner (Labour relations) -Managerial level

Location: Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial (Unionized Environment)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced a Bilingual Bussiness Partner (Labour relations) with a strong HR background to lead labour relations activities within a unionized manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for managing collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances, conducting workplace investigations, and serving as a key liaison between management and union representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
• Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations
• Handle and resolve grievances , disputes, and arbitration matters
• Conduct thorough and objective workplace investigations
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on labour relations matters
• Ensure compliance with provincial labour laws and employment standards
• Partner with Operations and Plant Leadership to support workforce planning and employee relations
• Support disciplinary processes and progressive discipline management
• Maintain positive working relationships with union representatives and shop stewards
• Develop and implement HR policies aligned with union agreements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Industrial Relations within a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment
• Bilingual English and French
• Strong experience managing CBAs and grievance procedures
• Proven experience in collective bargaining and labour negotiations
• Solid understanding of Quebec labour legislation
• Experience conducting workplace investigations
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills
• Ability to influence and build credibility with senior leadership and union partners

Preferred

• CHRP / CRIA designation (asset)
• Experience managing multiple unionized groups