Human Resources Business Partner- America’s

Human Resources Business Partner- America’s

Game Changers wanted! Are you looking for a challenging opportunity at a trailblazing and fast-growing impact company that combines positive social and environmental impact?

Founded in 2013, Plastic Bank is a social impact scale-up creating a movement of Ocean Stewards spread all around the world. By collecting, recycling, and reprocessing ocean-bound plastic and supporting collector communities (all on our blockchain-secured platform), we help reduce the need for virgin plastic while creating lasting positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.

Come join our Plastic Bank team and make your mark on changing the world’s relationship with plastic.

The mission of this role is to be part of building a thriving, supportive, and inclusive culture where our Bankers can thrive professionally and personally. Our HR practice is at the core of that work, and this individual must approach their work with a balance of deep caring as well as the desire to achieve results and create a high-performance workforce.

We are looking for candidates based in North America. This role is full-time and fully remote.

As the Human Resources Business Partner-America you will:

• Provide HRBP support to our Americas region (including Canadian Headquarters) and our team of global contractors.

• Establish relationships at all levels of the organization to achieve the status of 'Trusted Advisor' within our organization.

• Partner with the Global HR function on projects and initiatives that span the entire enterprise and support the growth of the business will represent the HR function on cross-functional projects.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal resources as needed/required.

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).

• Works closely with management and employees to build on our strong culture, drive engagement, and increase productivity and retention.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

• Supports the organization with periodic recruitment efforts including onboarding.

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

• Works with assigned teams to implement Talent Management processes including talent assessment and succession planning.

• Establish relationships at all levels of the organization to achieve the status of 'Trusted Advisor' within our organization.

• Partnering with the Global HR function on projects and initiatives that span the entire enterprise and support the growth of the business will represent the HR function on cross-functional projects.

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal resources as needed/required.

• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).

• Works closely with management and employees to build on our strong culture, drive engagement, and increase productivity and retention.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

• Supports the organization with periodic recruitment efforts including onboarding.

• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

• Works with assigned teams to implement Talent Management processes including talent assessment and succession planning.

What you bring:

• 7+ years of experience in a Human Resources Business Partner or Generalist role - ideally combined with experience in a multi-location and/or multinational setting. Should have some experience supporting Canadian employees.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including total rewards practices, recruiting, employee relations, DEI, talent management, and some understanding of employment laws in different countries.
• Proven ability to partner with and support all levels of employees.
• Must be comfortable working in ambiguous and/or stressful situations.
• Must be self-motivated and know when to seek guidance.
• Flexibility, ability to change priorities quickly, and capacity to handle multiple tasks.
• Effective collaborator with proven process improvement skills.Exceptional organization and time management skills, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Keep up to date on HR technology trends, developments & best practices.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are a must for this position.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis placed on accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to change, develop and train and/or learn new processes.
• Well-organized; able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with Bamboo HRIS is a plus.

Our proposition to:
We offer an exciting opportunity to join and grow in an organization that strives to create a lasting positive impact for both the environment and the collector communities.

We provide a very high level of flexibility and career growth in a fast-growing global organization. With us, you’ll know you are in the right place if…

• You embrace change and ambiguity with vigour.

• You are self-driven, independent, optimistic, and naturally curious.

• You must lead yourself effectively in order to be able to lead others, regardless of title or role.

• You thrive working on a team and operating autonomously and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

• You connect personally with our mission and our 4 values (Create, Gather Together, Reveal Value, Love).