Human Resources Business Partner (15-Month Term)

G&ATempOttawa, ON$90,000 - $115,000 CAD per year

We’re looking for a senior, hands-on Human Resources Business Partner to step into a sole-practitioner HR leadership role during a maternity leave. This is a highly visible, trusted position partnering directly with the CEO, CFO, and Leadership Team to guide people strategy, performance, and culture in a fast-growing organization.

If you’re energized by autonomy, strategic influence, and rolling up your sleeves, this role will feel both challenging and rewarding.

Why This Role Is Interesting

You are the sole HR leader, with real ownership and decision-making authority
You sit on the Leadership Team and influence business strategy
You balance strategy and execution in a lean, low-bureaucracy environment
You help shape performance, culture, and scalable people practices
You’ll leave behind systems and programs that meaningfully support growth

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HRBP who enjoys being deeply embedded in the business and trusted to lead.

What You Will Do:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the organization’s sole HR leader and strategic advisor, partnering closely with the Leadership Team to align people strategies with business objectives. This role owns the full employee lifecycle for a growing organization and operates with a high degree of independence, accountability, and discretion.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the HRBP provides guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, and compliance, while fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture that supports sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the organization’s HR leader and trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Leadership Team.
Translate business strategy into scalable people programs that support growth, engagement, and performance.
Lead all employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, terminations, and conflict resolution.
Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, workplace health and safety, and federal requirements, including leaves, accommodations, WSIB, and immigration matters.
Design and lead the performance management framework and coach leaders on effective people management and difficult conversations.
Own end-to-end talent acquisition, including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, and employer branding initiatives.
Lead compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
Own HR operations, systems, records, policies, and reporting, ensuring strong governance and data integrity.
Lead onboarding, offboarding, and continuous improvement of the employee experience.
Drive people programs, organizational change initiatives, and culture-building efforts in a sole-practitioner environment.
Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive human resources experience in a business partnering or HR leadership role, including experience as a senior HR generalist or HR Business Partner; prior experience as the sole HR practitioner is a strong asset.
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, providing practical and strategic guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational growth.
Strong working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, health and safety requirements, and HR best practices.
Experience across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, and offboarding.
Highly self-directed with the ability to independently own the HR function while balancing strategic priorities and day-to-day execution.
Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across the organization.

What We Have to Offer You:

Competitive base salary ($90,000-$115,000)
Comprehensive benefits package
Annual Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
Expanded mental-health and medical-practitioner support for employees and their dependents
Flexible vacation and paid time off
Central Ottawa office location, with a minimum of four days per week in the office (subject to change)
A FoodCycler unit for your own kitchen
Regular social events and team-building activities for all team members

This is a 15-month term role covering a maternity leave, with an anticipated start date of April 2026.

About Us:

Food Cycle Science Corporation (FCS) is on a mission to change the way the world thinks about food waste. We design, build, and distribute innovative food-waste management solutions that help households, businesses, and municipalities reduce their environmental impact.

Our technology transforms everyday food scraps into nutrient-rich, garden-ready fertilizer - diverting waste from landfills, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and lowering the cost of waste management. As a pioneer in a rapidly growing, sustainability-driven sector, we are shaping the future of how communities manage organic waste.

Our growth and recognition include:

Learn more at www.foodcycler.com.

How to Apply:

Please submit your résumé and a cover letter telling us about your background, accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you through our online portal by February 17, 2026.

All applications will be acknowledged; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Food Cycle Science uses automated tools to support initial screening, though all hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team. This posting will remain active until the search process is complete.

Food Cycle Science Corporation is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us in confidence at HR@Foodcycler.com.

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