HR Market Consultant (English)

Google; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks an HR Business Partner to enhance its people operations in Canada. You will manage critical HR processes, ensure compliance with local employment laws, and advocate for Google's culture. This role demands cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and effective project management to support talent development and retention.

Qualifications

• 7 years of HR Business Partner or Generalist experience.
• Fluent in English; fluency in French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of HR processes aligned with local plans.
• Manage local employment policies and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate across teams on high-priority HR programs.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision-making

Project management

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Toronto, ON, Canada; Waterloo, ON, Canada.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in HR Business Partner or HR Generalist roles.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and decision-making with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience in HR and local employment law.
• Fluent in English to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience implementing large-scale HR projects, risk management, change management, business readiness, communications, and training activities.
• Fluent in French to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and change management skills.

About The Job

People Operations aims to revolutionize human resources, similar to how Google transformed search. We focus on attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals. You will be an advocate for Google's culture and values, partnering with leaders to build effective teams and ensure data-driven decision-making. Your role includes coaching, resolving employee relations issues, and managing development programs, always prioritizing transparency and clarity.

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will execute Google's geographic priorities, understanding local programs, policies, and compliance. You will collaborate across teams, manage multiple projects, and facilitate stakeholder discussions, ensuring effective change management. Additionally, you will develop operational expertise in various service areas and maintain relevant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end delivery of HR processes in the country, supporting high-priority programs aligned with the local people plan.
• Manage local employment policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, reviewing and updating policies as needed.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Process, and Support teams to mitigate market-related risks.
• Provide local context on HR matters, including labor relations and engagement with councils where applicable.
• Prioritize work to enhance the Googler experience in the country.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, in accordance with legal requirements. Please see Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you need accommodations due to a disability or other needs, please complete our Accommodations for Applicants form.