Partenaire d'affaires RH Senior / Senior HR Business Partner - Manufacturing / Production

HR Business Partner For Manufacturing

Pioneer and global leader in high-efficiency oil-free chillers. The SMARDT team brings over 25 years of experience working with power electronics, magnetic bearing technology, and oil-free centrifugal chillers. Headquartered in Montreal, SMARDT also has a presence in the United States, Europe, Australia, and China.

The HR Business Partner for Manufacturing will serve as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to manufacturing leadership teams, driving people strategies that enhance operational excellence, safety performance, and workforce productivity, aligning HR practices and priorities with overall business strategy.

This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing environments, labor relations, and the unique challenges of production-based operations. The successful candidate will partner closely with plant managers, production supervisors, and broader HR Business Partners and CoE experts to develop a high-performing, engaged workforce while ensuring compliance with all manufacturing-specific regulations.

The role is a hybrid work arrangement with the majority of the time working on-site. The role supports two locations in Montreal, QC and Plattsburgh, NY. This HR Business Partner will lead a small HR BP / Staffing team and will report to the Senior Vice President and Head of HR at Smardt.

Strategic HR Partnership & Business Alignment

• Operational Excellence Support : Partner with manufacturing managers and functional leadership to align HR strategies with production goals, quality metrics, and safety objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making : Leverage people analytics to predict turnover, identify production bottlenecks related to workforce issues, and optimize staffing models for maximum efficiency and engagement.
• Workforce Planning : Develop comprehensive staffing strategies that account for seasonal demands, production schedules, and skills requirements across multiple shifts.
• Culture Development : Drive initiatives to sustain and evolve a high-performing, safety-focused, and inclusive manufacturing culture that supports higher productivity outcomes.

Labor Relations & Employment Law

Employee Satisfaction & Engagement Enhancement

Workforce Transformation & Development

Full-Cycle Recruitment Excellence

Compensation and Benefits Operational Excellence

Team Management

As a leader, the HRBP is responsible for guiding the HR team to deliver operational excellence while ensuring a positive employee experience. Key responsibilities include :

Qualifications

Required Experience

Preferred Experience

Education Requirements

Core Competencies

Manufacturing-Specific Skills

Ability to speak French with our team in Quebec. In a multicultural and international environment, a good command of English is necessary to interact with part of our clientele and international team.

This organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.