IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Human Resources Business Partner supporting our Engineering Excellence teams. This role is based in our Oakville, Ontario office and reports to the Director, HRBP, Operations. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary We are currently looking for a strategic HR Business Partner who has a passion for building positive relationships while facilitating HR strategies across their client groups. The HRBP will interact with all levels of the organization to help drive an effective delivery of HR services and support Engineering Excellence function in reaching their business goals. Principal Responsibilities Act as a trusted advisor to leadership in matters related to talent development, organizational performance, culture, leadership, strategic planning, and employee engagement. Provide strategic advice on talent related topics, guiding business leaders through workforce planning and effective people strategies, and supporting strategic business objectives Partner with the Talent COE to drive strategic capability development, leadership development, succession, and improvement of staff performance. Engage with Employee & Labor Relations to address complex issues and implement appropriate actions. Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COEs and with business leaders to help develop solutions and programs for the organization. Align organizational workforce plans with recruitment planning processes. Act as a trusted advisor and mentor to the senior client group leadership team. Build deep client relationships. Represent and promote the needs of client groups in the development and implementation of enterprise-wide HR programs. Partner with senior executives in client groups to build organizational structure, job functions and talent management processes to drive business unit performance. Promote the use of standardized change management methodologies across the organization. Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic direction of the organization Qualifications & Experience 7+ years of experience in a human resources function or in a generalist position Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field. Proficiency with HR information systems (Workday preferred) and the Microsoft Office Suite. Progressive HR business experience, including proven experience in understanding employee relations and labor relations matters Experience in analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the HR Centers of Excellence and with business leaders IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at askhr@ipexna.com #LI-MV1 At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com. Aliaxis’ Purpose Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.