Business Partner, People Operations

OSI Maritime Systems Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation

Job summary

OSI Maritime Systems Ltd. is seeking a People Operations Business Partner to provide full cycle HR support and advise business leaders on people strategies that drive performance, culture, and growth.

The role spans strategic partnership, talent management, organizational design, and data-driven decision making. You will partner with leaders to identify skill gaps, drive succession planning, and support workforce planning while ensuring change management and DEI initiatives are embedded in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience with 2+ years in a business-facing HRBP or Generalist role.
• Experience using people data to build a business case and influence decisions.
• Required to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to business leaders on people strategy and workforce needs.
• Translate business goals into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Coach managers on performance, conflict, and employee relations.
• Use analytics to inform recommendations and track impact on KPIs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and judgment

Attention to detail

Data-driven

Communication

Education

University or college degree in HR or related field

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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!

If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition.