HR Business Partner, People & Culture - ESS

Groupe Compass Quebec ltée.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice and support services company in Calgary is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its People & Culture team. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leaders to enhance employee experience and drive business outcomes in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers opportunities for growth in a diverse workplace focused on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage

Mental health and wellness initiatives

Diversity inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience including employee relations.
• CHRP or CHRL designation preferred.
• Experience in remote or camp-based environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Lead implementation of People & Culture programs.
• Act as a leadership coach fostering trust and open dialogue.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.

Why work with ESS Support Services?

We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.

Job Summary

Are you a strategic HR professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, people-first environment? We’re looking for a passionate HR Business Partner to join our People & Culture team, to support our ESS (Defense, Offshore and Remote Services) sector. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with senior leaders, drive business outcomes, and shape the employee experience in a fast-paced, service-driven organization.

Now, If You Were To Come On Board As a HR Business Partner, People & Culture, Here Are The Things We’d Need You To Be Great At

• Consult with senior leaders to align people strategies with business goals, driving performance, engagement, and retention.
• Embed yourself in the business, with a strong focus on client and customer service, ensuring HR solutions are practical and business-relevant.
• Provide expert guidance across all HR disciplines including:
• Employee and Union relations
• Talent and performance management
• Workforce planning
• Career development
• Employment law and compliance
• Lead the implementation of People & Culture programs that enhance productivity, efficiency, and team cohesion.
• Act as a leadership coach, fostering trust and open dialogue to elevate leadership capability.
• Interpret and advise on collective agreements.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to ensure compliance with sector-specific regulations and programs.

Role

Think you have what it takes to be one of our HR Business Partners, People & Culture? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including a strong foundation in employee relations and labor relations.
• Post-secondary education in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; CHRP or CHRL designation preferred.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in remote or camp-based environments is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to a remote camp in Northern BC as required (travel allowance and/or chartered flights provided).

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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