Location: Ayr, Ontario (Near Cambridge, Kitchener/Waterloo)
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bend All Automotive ULC (BAA) is now Veritas Canada! Following the completion of HDT Automotive Solutions LLC’s (“HDT”) acquisition of the majority assets of Veritas AG (“Veritas”) in 2024, the companies announced May 28, 2025 that going forward, they will operate in the market under the global unified brand identity Veritas.
Veritas is a leading global supplier of automotive tubular components used in fluid transfer and thermal management systems, with a diverse array of products, new materials capabilities, a worldwide manufacturing footprint, and a well-balanced customer base.
With a global footprint spanning 14 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company employs more than 5,000 people and serves leading global automotive OEMs as well as top suppliers. Now, with the official rebrand to Veritas, the company is poised to build on its strengthened capabilities and further capitalize on global trends in automotive innovation.
We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for our Ayr, Ontario location.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Partnership & Employee Relations
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations, workplace concerns, performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and progressive discipline.
- Partner with leaders to identify workforce needs and support initiatives that drive employee engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
- Navigate complex employee situations with professionalism, sound judgement, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
- Support employee programs and company events that enhance the employee experience.
Talent Development & Training
- Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate training programs for employees, including onboarding, compliance training, and technical skills development.
- Collaborate with leaders to identify skill gaps and implement learning solutions that build organizational capability and support business objectives.
- Monitor training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Identify gaps in employee development and recommend solutions to support operational and organizational success.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of core HR programs, including talent management, employee relations, leave administration, disability management, and health and safety initiatives.
- Oversee the temporary workforce program, serving as the primary liaison between the company and recruitment agencies to coordinate temporary staffing requirements in response to changing business demands.
- Maintain HR records, HRIS data, employee files, and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and company policies.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret HR and business data to support decision-making, KPI’s, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Policies, Procedures & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, training materials, and employee communications.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and programs while supporting organizational change initiatives.
- Provide guidance on policy interpretation and implementation across the organization.
Payroll Administration & Backup Support
- Provide backup support for weekly hourly and salaried payroll processing to ensure continuity of operations.
- Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and employee inquiries as required.
- Support the administration of employee benefits, pension programs, wage increases, and employee status changes.
- Maintain accurate employee and payroll records while ensuring strict confidentiality of sensitive employment and compensation information.
- Assist with the management of payroll-related processes, including overpayments, disability-related benefit impacts, and employee inquiries.
- Partner with Payroll & Finance to resolve payroll-related issues and support continuous process improvement.
Disability Management & Benefits Support
- Coordinate employee leaves, accommodation processes, and disability management programs
- Support the administration of employee benefits, pension plans, and compensation-related programs as required.
Key Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- CHRP/CHRL designation or working towards designation is considered an asset.
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
- Experience with payroll and time & attendance systems is required (ADP and Kronos/UKG experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, employee relations, and HR best practices.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and relationship building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Self-directed and motivated leader who promotes best practice and leads by example.
- Familiarity with industry quality management standards (IATF16949) is an asset.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Veritas Canada is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act , and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes . When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you a minimum 18 years of age? Answer Yes or No.
Work Location: In person
