Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2040, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions. Honda Trading Corporation, the exclusive global trading arm of Honda, supporting Honda's global business efforts by finding marketing products to sell in Japan. Honda Trading's global offices operate in 28 locations in 20 countries, with more than 2,000 associates dedicated to finding "best fit" solutions to our customers' changing and evolving business needs. Since its founding in 1972, HT has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar international import-export organization, providing vital services based on unparalleled knowledge and experience to HT customers in the global marketplace.

Honda Trading Canada (HTC) was established in 1990, with the Canadian Head Office located in Alliston, Ontario. HTC is a 100% subsidiary of Honda Trading America. Honda Trading Canada procures and delivers products all over the world. As a fully licensed Customs Broker with a dedicated Logistics group, we are able to handle the most complex import and export challenges of our business partners. At Honda Trading Canada, our unique approach and hands-on atmosphere give you the opportunity to learn through doing, ownership, responsibility, and autonomy.

Accommodation

Honda Trading Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit your application, please email Human Resources at HTC_HR@htc.honda.com

PURPOSE

The Sr. HR Consultant, provides strategic HR solutions and services to HTC in order to contribute to overall regional HR success.   Identifies, recommends and implements HR solutions that are aligned with business strategy, and acts a business partner/consultant to all business groups across all aspects of HR including but not limited to associate relations, compensation, talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, learning and career development.

The Sr. HR Consultant is responsible for the implementation and success of HR policies and initiatives and works collaboratively with leaders and associates at all levels to enhance associate engagement, while ensuring compliance with legislative and company policies and guidelines.

This role will have primary responsible for day to day HR operations in accordance with guidelines outlined in this job description

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Services and Associate Relations

• Provides full range of consultative and strategic services. Including, but not limited to employee relations, relationship management, performance management, resource planning and accommodation.

• Effectively builds relationships and acts as an HR advisor to all HTC associates and senior leadership team on strategic business projects.

• Maintains awareness of emerging trends and best practices in the external marketplace and recommends solutions that place Honda as an employer of choice.

• Provides policy interpretation and advice to enhance leader capability and to ensure adherence to corporate HR policies, programs and standards.

• Assist and consult with People Leaders on workforce planning / succession planning / performance management

• Provide direct coaching, mentorship and oversight to Supervisors and Team Leaders on various people leader activities Addressing associate concerns and inquiries. Conducts complex investigations and disciplinary matters with support of manager.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements

• Provide performance management guidance to all levels of management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) provoking positive changes in the management of people and performance improvement

• Responsible for policy development and implementation.

• Measure organizational health and lead appropriate associate engagement and reward and recognition strategies

• Analyze data and conclude action items with the Management team to ensure driving cultural alignment and positive associate relations and drive business performance

HR Strategy and Workforce Planning

• Support Development of strategies for people management, succession planning, and talent management for key managerial and critical role positions and for stakeholders.

• Supports the development of plans to guarantee that resources are managed strategically

• Support Sr. Manager in the development, implementation and evolution of the HR Strategy

• Works closely with management to understand and address business issues while leveraging opportunities to develop strategic HR Initiatives

• Review current situation, develop project plans based on strategic direction, implement initiatives and evaluate success

Learning and Development

• Partner with leaders to define individual training needs for associates.  Identify development solutions and work together with leaders to track progress and ensure gaps are closed.

• Develop annual corporate training plan and conduct skills assessments. Sources, coordinates and schedules approved internal training courses.

• Conduct training and info sessions as required.

Recruitment

• Leads the end-to-end recruitment of all positions (sourcing, interviews, offer, onboarding)

• Works with recruitment agencies and consultants on hard to fill positions

Compensation/Benefits and Disability Management

• Overall management of STD, LTD and WSIB claims; coordinating Return to Work and accommodation process

• Support biweekly payroll and answer any questions

• Leads and supports the annual HR performance cycle including merits and bonuses

• Partners with Payroll, Compensation and Benefits teams as needed

POSITION PROFILE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant, progressive HR  business experience with a proven track record of delivering results.

• University Degree in Human Resources and/or equivalent experience

• Previous HRIS experience is preferred

• Required to maintain composure, even temperament and professionalism in all situations.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is required

• Strong knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act and any other relevant legislation.

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills are a must

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are required

• Technically grounded in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

• A high level of individual initiative and ability to work with minimal direction while managing multiple priorities.

• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution and people leadership skills.

• Skilled at building credibility and establishing relationships, confidently interacting with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to make sound business decisions and evidence-based recommendations to management and the executive team.

• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects and initiatives with a positive impact on results and objectives.

• Ability to effectively lead a team and be a team player

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and limits is required

Honda Trading Canada Core Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply HTC Core Values.

• Pursues customer knowledge and Dreams of what could be, seeks out challenges is unafraid of failure.

• Provide Joy to our customers and work for a cause greater than oneself. Put yourself in the customer’s shoes to feel what they feel and proactively identifies gaps or concerns. Attentively listen to customers to tap into real insights behind what the customer is saying

• Business and Customer needs are continuously changing. Meet the changing demands of our customers with speed, flexibility, and a Challenging Spirit.

• Demonstrates a Passion, energy, excitement, determination and drive to advance the customer experience.

• Foster Respect through cooperation and collaboration by understanding everyone’s value. Whether working with your coworker, customer, or supplier, all are critical to achieving Honda Trading Canada successes and an outstanding customer experience.

HIRING PRACTICES

 The salary range for this position is $83,139–$103,924 CAD annually. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of job-related factors, including education, experience, knowledge, and skill set.

This is an on-site with occasional work-from-home position that requires employees to work on-site 2 days per week with the opportunity to work-from-home 3 days per week (with a dedicated workspace at the assigned company office). Note business needs may require additional in office days as required.

This posting is for an existing vacancy that Honda Trading Canada Inc. is actively seeking to fill.

Honda Trading Canada Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment or candidate selection processes.