HR Business Partner - Canada

Fugro; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro, a global leader in Geo-data and technology, seeks an HR Business Partner in Mississauga to drive strategic HR initiatives and partner with leaders across business lines. You will deliver organizational effectiveness, coaching, and change management to support growth and ensure a high-performing workforce.

Strong knowledge of Canadian employment law, 5+ years in HR, and experience with Workday are preferred. Travel up to 10% in North America may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• CHRL certification preferred; strong knowledge of Canadian employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and partner with business lines to deliver strategic HR support and workforce initiatives.
• Provide consultative guidance and coaching to managers on HR-related topics.
• Support organizational design, talent planning, succession, and development efforts.
• Drive change management and organizational effectiveness aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements; collaborate with Legal as needed.
• Proactively identify workforce needs and partner with Talent Acquisition to fill gaps.
• Monitor key HR metrics (engagement, retention, leadership capability) and drive improvements.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Change management

Employee relations

Coaching

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR

CHRL preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

As the global leader in Geo-data and technology, Fugro is poised for even greater growth. From Energy to Infrastructure and Coastal Resiliency, sustainability is at the core of what we do, and our purpose, together creating a safe and liveable world, translates into every action we take. If you are passionate about the role that HR plays in enabling the business, and our purpose speaks to you, we invite you to apply.

We are looking for a hands-on, strategic, and driven HR Business Partner to work alongside a talented local and regional HR team to support our business and achieve our ambitious growth plans by focusing on our most important asset, our people.

The HR Business Partner will be responsible for partnering with key, growing business lines and leaders to deliver strong strategic support to identify and meet objectives. With support and collaboration from regional centers of excellence (COE), you will identify and drive key priorities to engage and develop our employees, as well as position Fugro as an Employer of Choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, both in the business and HR, maintaining a focus on strategic guidance, process improvement, and maintaining the highest degree of integrity.
• Directly support dedicated stakeholders within the business and/or functions, in strategic people matters, change management, and organizational effectiveness needs.
• Drive the acceleration of business growth and amplification of Fugro culture through organization and talent strategies that ensure we have the right skill sets, organizational structure, and environment to foster a high-performing team.
• Provides consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees on human resources-related matters, ensuring alignment with Fugro policies, goals, and objectives.
• Works alongside management and business leaders to ensure efficiency in organizational design, supports the talent planning process, succession planning, coaching, and talent development.
• Manage employee relations cases, conduct investigations, and advise managers and senior leadership.
• Provides guidance and ensures compliance with Company and HR policies.
• Serves as subject matter expert for Canadian employment regulations and best practices.
• Leads design, implementation, communication, and delivery of the company’s HR initiatives across select internal business and functional group(s).
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and internal organization stakeholders to proactively identify workforce needs and ensure Fugro’s “right people, right role, right time” philosophy is observed.
• Drive improvement efforts in key metrics such as engagement, diversity and inclusion, manager scores, mobility, retention, and leadership capability. Track key metrics over time to identify needs and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and actions implemented.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of best practices and legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the Legal department as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry standards, QHSSE policy, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Base salary range for this position is $92k - $120k CAD Annual

This job posting is for an existing opening in our Mississauga office.

Job Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in Canada, without restrictions.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Possess 5+ years of proven experience managing multiple aspects of the Human Resources function.
• In-depth knowledge and proven experience of Canadian employment law and best practices. CHRL preferred.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Must have the ability to drive change and possess a continuous improvement mindset.
• Have excellent communication, presentation, and coaching skills.
• Possess a strategic mindset and proactive approach in business partnering.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate and resolve complex HR issues effectively.
• North America travel, up to 10%.
• Possess or able to obtain a valid passport.

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what's right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA's comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.