Senior Human Resources Business Partner

A career at Resilience is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to change the future.

Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that’s changing the way medicine is made. We’re building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need. 

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

This is a hands-on, present, and deeply embedded HR leader for our Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. (RBI) manufacturing site in Mississauga. You will be on site and the face of HR at RBI: visible, accessible, and trusted by employees and leaders alike. You will own the HR function at the site. From day one, you will be expected to build relationships, understand the business, and deliver meaningful HR support to a manufacturing workforce. You will report directly to the CHRO and will work in close partnership with dedicated specialists in benefits, HRIS, compensation, and legal. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment, knows Ontario employment law inside and out, and believes that great HR is built on presence, trust, and follow-through.

Be Present and Connected

• Be present and physically embedded in the site. This role requires full-time, on-site presence.

• Show up. Be visible on the floor, in the Site Leadership Team (SLT), and with employees at every level.

• Build trusted relationships with site leadership and employees from day one.

• Understand the operational rhythm of a manufacturing site and align HR support accordingly.

• Partner directly with the business - not at arm’s length - this role is expected to be embedded in day-to-day site operations.

• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Candidates who prefer a purely advisory or strategy-only mandate will not be well-suited to the scope.

Own the HR Function at RBI

• Serve as the single point of HR accountability for the RBI site.

• Set and own people goals for the RBI site in partnership with the Site General Manager (GM) and SLT; translate business objectives into HR priorities and hold accountability for outcomes.

• Lead performance management, talent planning, succession, engagement, and organizational effectiveness at the site level.

• Serves as the HR partner for our Ambassador (AMB) location.

Drive HR Execution

• Manage employee relations matters with sound judgment and a thorough knowledge of Ontario employment law and the ESA.

• Coach managers through complex performance management, disciplinary processes, and terminations. Apply sound judgment to navigate legally and operationally sensitive situations, and influence manager thinking where needed to reach the right outcome.

• Support and guide managers through performance management, disciplinary processes, and terminations.

• Lead or support site-level HR initiatives including policy implementation, goal cascading, leveling, and compensation reviews.

• Coach and influence site leaders on complex, sensitive people matters, including situations where the business direction requires pushback, reframing, or course correction; change thinking where needed and provide direct counsel even when it is difficult to hear.

• Own HR processes and practices at the site; establish and maintain consistent application of policies, identify gaps, and lead the development of new frameworks where they do not yet exist.

Partner with the Broader HR Team

• Work closely with specialists in benefits, HRIS, compensation, and legal to deliver seamless HR support to RBI.

• Actively shape enterprise HR decisions by bringing site-level insight, challenging assumptions where appropriate, and advocating for solutions that work for a manufacturing workforce Identify gaps and proactively raise issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior HR generalist or business partner, with breadth across employee relations, performance management, talent planning, and HR compliance in a complex, operational environment.

• Working knowledge of HR principles and frameworks to advise leaders, govern people practices, and engage credibly with specialists across compensation, benefits, HRIS, and legal.

• Deep knowledge of Ontario employment law, the ESA, and HR best practices in a manufacturing setting.

• A track record of building strong relationships with site leadership and frontline employees, not just executives.

• Experience managing employee relations cases end to end, including performance plans, performance management, and terminations.

• Strong judgment, high integrity, and the ability to give direct, honest counsel to leaders at all levels.

• Comfort operating in ambiguity and building structure where little exists.

• Action oriented: you get things done without waiting to be told twice.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HRBP in a manufacturing, pharma, or similarly complex operational environment.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.

• CHRP or CHRL designation.

Work Schedule: 8 hours - Monday- Friday
The work schedule listed reflects the employee’s expected schedule at the time of hire. The Company reserves the right to modify work schedules at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs, operational requirements, or other considerations. Nothing in this description creates a guarantee of specific hours, days, or shift assignments.
The items described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job.

Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. (RESILIENCE), is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a RRSP/DPSP with a generous company match, a very competitive healthcare, dentalcare, vision care, life, LTD, and AD&D benefits package, fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, pregnancy and parental leave top-up plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral program. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $120,000.00 - $153,750.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.