HR Business Partner

TransLink; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Transit Pass

Public Service Pension Plan enrollment

Job summary

TransLink in British Columbia seeks an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to designated client groups, delivering HR solutions and advising leaders. The role supports business objectives by applying HR expertise and collaborating with People & Culture.

The position focuses on Employee Experience, Talent Acquisition, Labour Relations, Payroll, Benefits, and HR Digital Strategy. Requires a degree in HR and five years of experience; hybrid work with on-site and remote options; salary

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in human resources or a related discipline.
• Five years of related experience as an Advisor, Business Partner, or Consultant.
• Professional designation (CPHR) preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of HR practices, labour law, and employment standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to designated business leaders.
• Deliver HR solutions and coach leaders to support objectives.
• Support Employee Experience, Talent Acquisition, Labour Relations, Payroll, Benefits.
• Champion HR programs and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HR consulting

Analytical thinking

Change management

MS Office

HRIS

Education

Degree in human resources or related discipline

CPHR preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner acts as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to assigned client groups, providing consultation, advice, and coaching to business leaders and employees. The role supports business objectives by applying HR expertise and business knowledge, collaborating across People & Culture to deliver effective HR solutions, support people programs, and ensure HR practices align with policy, legislative requirements, and organizational priorities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Builds and maintains effective partnerships with designated business leaders, acting as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to support business objectives, organizational effectiveness, and people related priorities.

Drives business priorities by enabling leaders’ capabilities and aligning the right partners across People & Culture and the business.

Applies HR expertise and business knowledge to provide strategic guidance and advice, collaborating with subject matter experts across People & Culture to deliver effective HR solutions that support business needs and organizational priorities including Employee Experience, Talent Acquisition, Labour Relations, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation and HR Digital Strategy.

Supports and champions the implementation of People & Culture programs, processes and initiatives that advance business goals, strengthen organizational effectiveness and support the employee experience.

Provides consultation and guidance on policy interpretation, employment standards and other regulatory requirements to support the consistent and compliant application of HR practices and initiatives within the applicable policy and legislative framework.

Maintains an external perspective by anticipating people trends and researching best practices to ensure HR solutions are optimized for business leaders and employees. Demonstrates continuous learning by staying current on human resources generalist knowledge and leveraging internal human resources specialists.

Serves as a strategic trusted advisor on employee relations matters.

Education and Experience

The requirements for this job are acquired through a degree in human resources or a related discipline, and five years of related experience as an Advisor, Business Partner or Consultant. A professional designation (CPHR) is preferred.

Other Requirements

Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of the human resource field.

Solid knowledge of relevant policies, labour law, employment standards, other regulatory and legislative requirements, and collective agreement provisions.

Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide effective HR consultation, advice, and coaching to business leaders and employees.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence clients and promote new ideas and processes.

Advanced relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility, develop effective partnerships with business leaders and employees, and collaborate across People & Culture and multi‑disciplinary teams to support shared outcomes.

Solid business acumen, with ability to develop a deep understanding of business functions, strategies and objectives.

Solid project and change management skills, including the ability to lead change initiatives, develop project plans, support implementation, and deliver training sessions using strong presentation and communication skills.

Solid planning skills, including the ability to develop HR and project plans aligned with business objectives.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and working knowledge of HR Information Systems.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Hybrid

This position offers the flexibility of working both on‑site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $84,480 - $126,720 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure our offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

TransLink is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].