Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain.

Position Status

This is a fulltime permanent and a backfill position. The role is an active, approved vacancy within the organization and is intended to support current staffing needs.

General Description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for contributing to developing People & Culture strategies, overseeing all day-to-day HR activities, and providing thought leadership. In close partnership with the Director, Human Resources supports all initiatives, and programs for the organization including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Engagement & Communications, DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), Policies, Employee Relations, Compliance and Total Rewards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage key HR Processes for all employees in Canada.

• Manage 2 direct reports and provide guidance, expertise and support to HR and Payroll colleagues.

• Lead the annual performance review process for Canada in partnership with Total Rewards.

• Main point of escalation for all HR related matters, including all workplace investigations and resolution of employee issues, concerns and conflicts, policy adherence, and legal compliance.

• Build leadership capabilities through training, coaching and advising management on various human resources matters, performance management, company policies and employment legislation.

• Support succession planning and leadership development. Assist leaders in designing development opportunities for their team.

• Partner closely with external legal counsel to mitigate risk to the organization through proactive training and education.

• Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the provincial and federal level to ensure statutory compliance.

• Develop HR related Policies, Programs and Process documentation.

• Support and manage organizational change.

• Oversee recruitment efforts.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of HR Business Partner or above level experience partnering directly with senior leadership, preferably in a manufacturing or supply chain organization.

• Minimum of 3+ years of people management experience.

• Talent Management and Organization Design experience. Understanding of talent development, talent mobility and strategy including extensive knowledge of talent programs and best practices.

• Strong leadership ability, relationship development and building trust, influencing and persuasion skills.

• Advanced, thorough knowledge of relevant employment and workplace legislation.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and experience in handling compensation and benefits, Pension Administration for a small-midsized organization preferably for around 400-500 people. 

• Superior written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong business acumen and leadership abilities

• Team player and able to work cross functionally with other team members and departments.

• Effective organizational skills and able to manage priorities according to deadlines.

• Advanced Microsoft office skills.

Education

Required:

• University Degree or completion of a College Diploma Program in Human Resources or related field.

Preferred:

• CHRP designation desirable but not essential.

• Strong knowledge of Employment Legislations.

Working Conditions

• Standard 37.5-hour work week.

• Hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of in-office and remote work.

Additional Information

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

Compensation Range

$91,410 - 114,260