Business Partner, People Operations

OSI Maritime Systems; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Maritime Systems is seeking a People Operations Business Partner to provide strategic HR support across our global maritime operations. You will partner with business leaders on workforce planning, leadership development, performance, and organizational design, while guiding change and culture initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years in a business-facing HRBP or Generalist role, and must obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience, including 2+ years in a business-facing HRBP or Generalist role.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; high level of professionalism, integrity, discretion and judgment.
• Experience with using people data to build business cases and influence decisions.
• Must obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to partnering business leaders.
• Translate business strategy into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities.
• Lead or support restructuring, reorganizations, and M&A integration from a people perspective.
• Coach managers on performance issues, conflict, and difficult conversations; resolve employee relations issues.
• Use people analytics to inform recommendations and present insights to leadership.

Skills

Strategic partnership

HR analytics

Employee relations

Change management

Talent management

Organizational design

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/OD

Job description

Who are we?

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

Who are we?

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

The People Operations Business Partner is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support. The role is important in executing people initiatives, facilitating change, providing support to enable our employees to achieve their best and driving HR functional excellence. The role acts as a strategic advisor and trusted counsel to business leaders, translating organizational goals into people strategies that drive performance, culture, and growth.

What you will do?

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to partnering business leaders
• Understand the business function’s goals, challenges, and financial drivers well enough to proactively identify people-related risks and opportunities
• Translate business strategy into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities
• Play an active role in the design, implementation and maintenance of HR initiatives, that support organizational strategy

Talent Management

• Partner with leaders on succession planning, high-potential identification, and leadership development
• Guide performance management cycles, including calibration, promotion, and compensation discussions
• Identify skill gaps and partner with L&D to close them
• Support workforce planning and headcount forecasting aligned to business goals

Organizational Design & Change

• Advice on org structure, spans of control, and reporting relationships
• Lead or support restructuring, reorganizations, and M&A integration from a people perspective
• Act as a change agent during periods of transformation, ensuring communication and adoption

Employee Relations & Culture

• Coach managers on handling performance issues, conflict, and difficult conversations
• Investigating and resolving employee relations issues
• Monitor engagement data and partner with leaders to act on findings
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion programs for the Company.
• Manage employee leave of absence, disability cases and gradual returns to work

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use people analytics (turnover, engagement, performance distribution, DEI metrics) to inform recommendations
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership, not just reports
• Track the effectiveness of HR interventions against business KPIs

What will you bring?

• Education: University or college degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5+years of HR Experience, including 2+ years in a business-facing HRBP or Generalist role.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; high level of professionalism, integrity, discretion and judgment; strong attention to detail; ability to solve problems, prioritize, in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Experience using people data to build a business case and influence decisions
• Other: Required to obtain security clearance.

Why work for OSI?

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment!

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