About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increase program.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada.

Purpose:

As a HR Partner, you will play a key role in aligning HR strategies with the company’s overarching business objectives. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives in talent management, employee development, workforce planning, and the implementation of HR policies, ensuring they support and enhance Messer’s growth and success.

What you’ll do:

• Provide guidance to both union and non-union client group on all employee relations matters by coaching employees and managers on the interpretation and application of policies.
• Lead strategic HR priorities for the region. Align HR strategies to effectively link to business priorities, maximize talent, minimize risk, and optimize business performance.
• Work with managers to investigate employee complaints, find root causes through meetings/interviews with peers & colleagues. Assess situation in its entirety and supported by facts in order to mitigate chances of litigation and/or discrimination complaints.
• Partner with all HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, leadership development, employee services, employment/labor counsel to provide efficient, value-added, and human resources solutions in alignment with the HR strategy.
• Maintain excellent labor relations by managing union employee issues and grievances in a fair and equitable manner.
• Efficiently negotiate Union contracts as the authorized spokesperson at bargaining table and for the duration of the CBA, by remaining within budget/rates provided by the business, thus managing the process in a highly cost-effective manner.
• Handle special projects within client group or as assigned to other business or HR areas.
• In conjunction with Compensation and line management, ensure robust job descriptions are evaluated properly in accordance with Messer standards and consult with compensation proactively on new roles and/or changes and restructures.
• Partner with leadership development for identification and prioritization of core training needs within client function and delivery of management training programs.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and local employment laws and regulations and company policies and strategies including code of ethics.
• Deliver key talent processes such as performance management, succession, and compensation planning to clients utilizing standardized toolkits and processes furnished by other HR Specialists for seamless execution.
• Lead and implement succession and capability reviews and translating action planning into HR service delivery.

What it takes:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business or similar is required
• Minimum of 10 years HR management experience, preferably in a manufacturing/chemical, delivering and implementing HR programs and solutions, labor and employee relations, including solid collective contract negotiation and proactive preventive labor approaches.
• Human Resource Professional designation would be an asset.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge and application of labor and employment laws across Canada.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices and legal compliance.
• Proven negotiation skills
• Demonstrated leadership and operational management expertise with a commitment to people-first strategies.
• Exceptional communication skills, fostering connections with diverse cultural groups.
• Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, using HR data to drive organizational decision-making.
• Excellent client service skills with proven experience in building and maintaining relationships and ensuring service standards are met; possess the ability to gain credibility.
• Experienced project management and organizational skills and an ability to work efficiently and multi-task in a high volume, results-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, mature judgment, and ability to take action and display initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships and influence change
• Ability to develop partnerships and achieve results through others using motivation principles and negotiation skills

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual an equal opportunity to thrive. 

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today @Messer Careers.

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If you need assistance with the application or would like to request an accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.