HR Business Partner

Collabera; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A large commercial insurance company in downtown Toronto is seeking an HR Business Partner to join their team. This full-time position requires a bilingual professional with 5+ years of HR experience focused on business partnering and talent acquisition. Responsibilities include acting as a strategic partner for employee relations, leading recruitment efforts, and managing various HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration and HR compliance are vital.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in business partnering and/or talent acquisition.
• Strong experience in full-cycle recruitment.
• Proven ability to advise managers on employee relations and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to managers on employee relations and performance management.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, managing multiple requisitions.
• Collaborate on HR strategy, workforce planning, and compliance projects.
• Oversee social wellness initiatives and support multiple business units.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

HR business partnering

Full-cycle recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

Compliance knowledge

Diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices

Collaboration across business units

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner

Collabera is seeking an HR Business Partner to join a large commercial insurance company located downtown Toronto. This dynamic, multi‑hat role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, mid‑to‑large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to people managers across Canada, supporting employee relations, promotions, performance management, PIPs, and business cases for talent decisions.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, managing 6–10 requisitions at a time (≈ 40 % of the role).
• Collaborate on business partnership initiatives, supporting workforce planning, succession planning, and HR strategy (≈ 30 %).
• Manage project‑based work, including compliance projects such as Bill 96 (Quebec) and coordination with the legal department (≈ 15 %).
• Oversee social wellness initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, corporate volunteering, social commitments, and corporate services responsibilities (≈ 15 %).
• Serve as a liaison for learning and development programs, ensuring managers and employees understand enterprise‑wide protocols without directly building or coordinating programs.
• Support various Canadian business units, fostering consistent HR practices and promoting employee engagement.

Must‑Have Skills & Experience

• English and French (bilingual, preferred).
• 5+ years of HR experience in business partnering and/or talent acquisition.
• Strong experience in full‑cycle recruitment, handling 6–10 requisitions at a time.
• Proven ability to advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and promotions.
• Experience supporting multiple business units across geographies.
• Solid understanding of HR compliance, employment standards, and diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.
• Previous experience in mid‑size companies or fast‑growing organizations.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with HR projects in Quebec (e.g., Bill 96 or other provincial legislation).
• Exposure to corporate social responsibility programs and employee wellness initiatives.
• Familiarity with learning and development frameworks and communication of HR policies.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industry

Insurance