Human Resources Business Partner
Who is A-Gas?
A-Gas is the world leader in the supply and life cycle management of specialty gas and chemicals such as refrigerants, halocarbons, blowing agents, and clean agent fire protection. Our purpose is to protect the environment by reducing global warming gas and preventing their release into the atmosphere.
Role Scope
We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support People & Culture for our Canadian operations. This is a stand-alone HR role, responsible for delivering both business partnership and day-to-day HR execution, with support from Centers of Excellence and HR leadership in the U.S. This role reports directly to the VP of People & Culture with a dotted line the General Manager of Canada.
As the HR Business Partner, you will serve as the primary HR contact for site and functional leaders, helping to align people practices with business needs while ensuring strong execution across the employee lifecycle. You will play a key role in employee relations, compliance, and HR operations locally, while leveraging global processes, tools, and expertise.
This role requires a balance of independence, judgment, and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on compliance, consistency, and employee experience.
What You'll Do
HR Partnership & Support
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Partner with local leaders to support day-to-day people needs, including performance management, employee relations, and team effectiveness
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Lead and drive change management initiatives across the Canadian workforce
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Provide guidance and coaching to managers on people practices and decision-making
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Help translate business needs into practical HR solutions
Employee Relations & Compliance
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Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and conflict resolution
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Ensure consistent and compliant application of company policies and employment law (Ontario and Nova Scotia)
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Partner with U.S. HR and legal on complex or escalated matters
Administrative Compliance & HR Operations
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Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready employee records and documentation within SuccessFactors
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Administer employment documentation, including employment agreements, policy acknowledgments, and regulatory requirements
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Support compliance reporting, audits, and required filings
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Ensure adherence to HR policies, procedures, and documentation standards
Employee Lifecycle & Experience
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Manage full-cycle recruiting and temp agency relationships as needed; lead HR project rollouts including pulse surveys, values launches, and workforce planning
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Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth and compliant employee experience
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Serve as a trusted resource for employees, providing guidance with professionalism and empathy
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Facilitate on-site engagement activities that support culture and connection
Talent & Performance Support
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Support execution of performance management and talent processes
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Partner with leaders to address development needs and improve team effectiveness
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Help identify trends and provide input on engagement and retention opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Act as the local HR point of contact, coordinating with U.S.-based HR teams and shared services
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Support HR initiatives and projects that improve processes and employee experience
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Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across People & Cultur
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What We're Looking For You might be the right fit if you:
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Have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
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5 + years in HR Business Partnering, ideally in a stand-alone or autonomous role
- Ability to manage multi provincial HR policies and employment law (Ontario and Nova Scotia to start)
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Possess strong knowledge of Ontario and Nova Scotia employment law and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to operate independently while influencing leaders and driving outcomes
- Have strong experience in employee relations, including investigations and performance management
- Bring experience working with remote HR teams, COEs, or shared services models
- Are comfortable balancing strategic work with hands-on execution
- Are confident using HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now and SAP SuccessFactors preferred) and leveraging data for insights
- French/bilingual a plus
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Bring strong judgment, accountability, and decision-making capability
- Payroll experience is an asset
Location & Work Schedule This role will be based at our Dartmouth, Nove Scotia site and requires being onsite 5 days per week. Ability to travel to Stoney Creek, ON (Toronto) quarterly or as needed for business needs.
Why Join A-Gas? At A-Gas, you'll be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and purpose. Salary and incentive compensation will be commensurate with professional experience. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR functions, develop professionally, and know your work is making a difference - not only for our employees, but for the environment as well. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and want to be part of a company leading the way in sustainability, we'd love to hear from you.
