The Company

Are you ready to trade your commute for quality time, your punch card for independence, and your drive-thru for home-brewed?

Essential HR provides HR relief to small businesses through fractional hands-on support.

At Essential HR, it is more than just another HR job. The company was born out of the desire to give employees flexibility in their work and clients flexibility in the HR support they need. And we love working together. Our team believes in each other and supports each other to accomplish their personal and professional goals , . .. and we have fun doing it !

About the HR Business Partner Role

Our business is growing! We are looking for a passionate HR Business Partner to join our team of HR rockstars. The HR Business Partner is a true generalist who loves thinking on their feet and creating practical and impactful solutions to HR problems.

Our HR Business Partners advise their assigned clients on HR matters ranging from employee relations to HR strategy. They create the accompanying best-in-class systems to deliver and implement HR solutions to our (awesome!) clients.

This position is primarily remote ; however , we are on-site at our clients’ workplaces when needed . Preference will be given to candidates in the Hamilton-Niagara area. We offe r scalable hours from part-time to full-time , depending on the successful candidate’s preference .

Want More Specifics ?

Client service and m anagement are at the forefront of everything we do. Ensuring we provide exceptional support by being proactive partners, responding quickly, and accurately assessing their needs .

Relying on your industry experience and HR expertise , t he HR Business Partner will support clients through:

• Policy & Compliance
• Recruitment & Selection
• Employee Relations
• Training & Development
• Performance Management
• Benefits & Compensation

Required Skills and Experience

• Up-to-date knowledge of policy and legal compliance , including Human Rights legislation, ESA, MOL, and WSIB standards across multiple jurisdictions and industries.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create tedious and complex documents with significant attention to detail.
• Ability to understand the unique operating environment of small business cultures across various industries and provide practical HR solutions.
• Creativity to solve problems in unique way s.
• 5 + years of work experience in Human Resources positions . I n-house or on-site experience preferred .

How to Apply

If you are writing a cover letter, let us know what aspect of HR you like best and why you are interested in this position.

Want your application to have an edge? S how off your HR passion and enthusiasm by adding a link to a video introducing yourself and letting us know why this role interests you!

Accommodations

Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the selection process; please let us know if you require specific accommodations .