Human Resource Business Partner

DHL Germany; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Richmond, Canada, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. This role involves regional HR leadership, supporting operations and commercial teams, and enhancing employee engagement across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in labour relations and HR practices, with at least five years of relevant experience. Competitive rewards and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Engaging programs and services

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of HR Business Partner experience in a labour relations environment.
• CPHR designation or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Regional HR leadership and strategic business partnership.
• Build strong relationships to support local business needs and HR strategies.
• Lead investigations on employee and labour relations issues.

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

Labour relations expertise

Coaching and development

Performance management

Conflict resolution

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Data analytics

Job description

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each team member contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

DHL Express mission is to connect people and improve lives. We are committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business and the world. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our people, our customers and to the global community. DHL is the most international company in the world and a great place to work. In addition to competitive total rewards, our people enjoy a range of engaging programs, services and benefits that make it a best day, every day!

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

DHL Express is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join the team. This role will be stationed from our Richmond office location with an expectation to travel to other operational facilities in the Prairies region on an as needed basis. This role will provide Regional Human Resources leadership and strategic business partnership to the Operations and Commercial Sales teams in Calgary, Edmonton & Winnipeg.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL?

As a member of the HR Business Partner team, you will be a business leader supporting local strategy and people impact to effectively lead the HR function and be an effective business partner/influencer by:

• Building strong positive relationships at all levels of the organization to support your Local Area Business needs, HR Strategies deployment and act as a change agent to support critical business initiatives and support leaders in all elements of effective change management
• Providing people management coaching to leaders and contributing to their skill development
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition and lead the development of a human resources management plan to attract, develop and retain talent, support the business objectives of your Area
• Championing the performance and talent management processes in the Area including participation in talent reviews and succession planning
• Acting as the primary point of contact for Local Union representatives regarding all issues related to the collective bargaining agreement and the labour/management relationship & strategy.
• Leading investigations and fact finding on employee and labour relations issues within the Region i.e. harassment, and disciplinary issues etc.
• Partnering with our HR Center of Expertise and the Business to proactively respond to issues including grievances, disability management, training, compensation, development and employee relations
• Conducting training for employees and managers as required i.e. labour relations, attendance management, anti-harassment and discrimination
• Ensuring best practices are followed by staying current with labour and employment legislations and HR industry developments
• Contributing to Local Area and National projects and influence HR strategies, policies and procedures;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations or any other related discipline. CPHR designation or equivalent experience an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years of HR Business Partner experience directly in a labour relations environment
• Strong functional HR expertise in following areas: organizational design, performance management, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, coaching and development, employee relations and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of people solutions to address business opportunities – strong business acumen and commercial awareness
• Demonstrated experience coaching business leaders and facilitating organizational change
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize activities in a fast paced organization work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Proven team player
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when required
• Experience supporting multi – location operations with multiple collective agreements as well as field sales in a federally regulated industry
• Strong interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• HRIS and data analytics experience is an asset
• Potential travel within the region/country as well as ability to work outside regular business hours as required

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe we will gain through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce.