HR Business Partner

Upstone Materials; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide strategic HR guidance and develop innovative people solutions. This role is pivotal in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a strong background in labor relations. With a commitment to employee development and retention, this opportunity offers a dynamic work culture and pathways for career advancement, making it a perfect fit for those passionate about shaping organizational success.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

In-house Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience, with at least 5 years in a generalist role.
• Experience in unionized environments and labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning with senior management and operations.
• Lead recruitment and selection processes.
• Coordinate performance management and talent development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR Guidance

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Talent Acquisition

Employee Development

Labor Relations

Performance Management

Change Management

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Diploma in HR

CPHR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS Systems

Job description

HR Business Partner

Company: CANADIAN ROAD BUILDERS

Location: Acheson

Country: Canada

Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent

Publication Date: May 8, 2025

Canadian Road Builders is a Western Canadian road construction company dedicated to providing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for infrastructure development, maintenance, and preservation, while upholding high ethical standards. We offer opportunities for qualified individuals seeking growth within our high-performance organization, including competitive salary and benefits, in-house training, a positive work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President – CRB and the HR Director- CWCI, the HRBP provides strategic HR guidance to our leadership team and business units in Alberta and British Columbia. The role involves partnering with leaders to develop strategic people solutions aligned with business and HR objectives.

Ideal Candidate

An experienced HR professional with a proven track record of providing trusted advice, building relationships, and demonstrating integrity and tact. Exceptional communication skills, resilience, agility, and a focus on the employee experience are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Support strategic planning with senior management and operations.
• Develop and implement HR goals aligned with company and CWCI strategies.
• Assess workforce needs through succession planning, turnover analysis, and demographic studies.

Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with division leaders on strategic and annual plans.
• Translate business needs into short, medium, and long-term workforce plans.
• Develop job profiles and recruitment strategies proactively.

Talent Acquisition

• Align recruitment needs with workforce plans.
• Lead recruitment and selection processes.
• Establish relationships with educational institutions for future talent sourcing.
• Manage recruitment budgets.

Onboarding

• Design onboarding programs for new and diverse talent.
• Organize regional orientations for seasonal workers.

Employee Development

• Coordinate performance management, talent development, and training initiatives.
• Identify high potentials and development needs through performance reviews.
• Coach managers and develop individual development plans.
• Oversee training planning and execution.

Retention and Engagement

• Coordinate engagement surveys and develop action plans.
• Implement retention and engagement programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with labor relations and collective bargaining.
• Support a safe and productive work environment, including policy interpretation and investigations.
• Support change management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations, monitor HR data integrity, and present HR metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Business Administration or HR; CPHR preferred.
• 7+ years HR experience, with at least 5 years in a generalist role.
• Experience in unionized environments and labor relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong influencing, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and ability to travel as needed.

CRB offers a competitive salary, benefits, training, a positive work environment, and career growth opportunities. Candidates must meet safety requirements, including pre-employment screening.

Please submit your resume to our HR Department via reply to this ad. Visit our website at www.crbi.ca.

We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.