The Human Resource Business Partner is responsible for providing onsite support to Montreal Plant personnel in the areas of HR and safety. The person in this role will play a key role in the strategic and operational management of human resources in the areas of recruitment, employee onboarding, employee engagement and training, performance management, leave administration, regulatory/audit compliance, and safety.
What’s In It for You?
- A key role in driving HR strategy and operational excellence within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- The opportunity to partner directly with plant leadership and employees to enhance engagement and performance.
- Hands-on involvement in recruitment, employee development, safety, and compliance initiatives.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace that values proactive HR leadership and innovation.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as an onsite HR partner, supporting employees and management in all HR and safety-related matters.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing employee development programs.
- Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on performance management and employee relations.
- Oversee leave administration, compliance with labor laws, and pay equity programs.
- Act as the emergency point of contact for workplace incidents and support worker’s compensation processes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and provincial regulations.
- Organize employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and community service initiatives.
What Will Make You Successful?
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive issues professionally.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to build trust and maintain open communication with employees at all levels.
- Knowledge of Québec labor laws and experience ensuring HR regulatory compliance.
- A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or a related field.
- 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
- Bilingual-French and English proficiency required
- This position reports indirectly to the management in the U.S., which requires a good knowledge of English, both written and oral
- As candidacies are analyzed by our human resources department in the U.S. you would oblige us by submitting an English version of your CV.
What Makes You Stand Out?
- Experience in a multi-shift manufacturing setting with hands-on HR leadership.
- A history of successfully implementing HR policies and employee engagement programs.
- Strong ability to coach and develop frontline supervisors in HR best practices.
- Passion for creating a positive and compliant workplace culture.
Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the Location (Montreal QC)
Our Montreal Plant, one of the AWI plants in North America, employs many people designing, developing and manufacturing specialty metal ceiling and wall systems for a wide range of market segments and applications.
Armstrong is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
