Human Resources Business Lead

Hydroone; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Ontario is seeking a Human Resources Business Lead to provide strategic HR guidance to business leaders. This role involves managing HR initiatives, supporting executive leadership development, and partnering with various teams to enhance employee engagement. Candidates should have over 10 years of HR experience, including leadership in a unionized setting. Join us to help shape HR strategy at a vital time for the energy industry.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Human Resources professional.
• 7+ years in an HR Business Partner role or equivalent.
• Experience in a unionized setting.
• Proven success providing HR consultative support.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR consultation and support on business initiatives.
• Develop and recommend HR strategies for business units.
• Support executive level leadership development.
• Partner with the HR team to shape HR strategy.
• Manage escalations not resolved at the Senior HRBP level.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

HR expertise

Education

University degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management

Job description

Overview

Human Resources Business Lead

Date: Sep 5, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. With roots dating back to 1906, we are focused on providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities where we live, work and play, while leading in the energy transition and decarbonization goals of tomorrow. It’s an exciting time to join Hydro One and be a vital part of the energy industry.

Role
Human Resources Business Lead

Hydro One is the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and building safe communities, while also leading in the energy transition and decarbonization goals of tomorrow. It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One and be a vital part of the energy industry today.

Role Description

The Human Resources Business Lead (HRBL) is a member of the senior HR leadership team responsible for providing strategic thought leadership, guidance, and advice to business leaders across Hydro One. The HRBL acts as a strategic partner and consultant to a client group, inclusive of 1-2 members of the Hydro One Executive Leadership Team and their direct reports. The role assesses and anticipates HR and business needs and helps develop people strategies to influence outcomes and achieve business goals. The position partners enterprise-wide to deliver value-added service, particularly with HR function specialists in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement and Compensation.

This role reports to the Director, Business HR and leads a team of HR Business Partners, accountable for one or more business function portfolios.

Client Support:

• Using strong business and financial acumen, be a trusted advisor and provide thoughtful recommendations and change management leadership for sustainable solutions
• Provide strategic HR consultation and support on HR and business initiatives to drive value, growth and employee engagement
• Support the Executive Leadership Team and their direct reports in defining future state operating models, operating capabilities and designing organizational structures and talent plans
• Provide executive level leadership development and coaching to help unlock potential and ensure Hydro One executives have the desired skills to drive performance and uphold the company’s vision, strategy and values
• Develop and recommend strategies to meet specific business unit requirements in response to corporate initiatives and senior executive requests
• Provide advice and assistance on the interpretation, application and administration of human resource policies, procedures and practices
• Support business and workforce planning activities

Business HR Team:

• Partner with the Director, Business HR and HRLT to shape the HR Strategy, providing input from a business perspective to ensure the strategy meets the needs and priorities of the business
• Champion the HR Operating Model by ensuring activation and deployment of talent programs across the business
• Manage and provide leadership to a team of Business HR Professionals in support of comprehensive client service offerings in labour and employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, training and development, and compensation and benefits
• Develop and recommend strategies for improvement to increase productivity and efficiencies in the Business HR team, HR function and broader organization
• Manage escalations not resolved at the Senior HRBP level

Enterprise-wide initiatives:

• May participate in and/or lead special projects as assigned
• Oversee project activities and workflow with appropriate assignment and prioritization of work
• Maintain and support a culture of risk management and mitigation
• Ensure prompt and thorough resolution of escalated issues
• Identify, address and report on risk issues as per Hydro One policy and procedure
• Other duties as assigned
• Business fluency and consulting agility
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Interpersonal skills, focused on relationship building and customer centricity
• Ethical practice
• HR expertise

Preferred Education and Experience

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a Human Resources professional, with experience in a unionized setting; minimum 7 years in a HR Business Partner role or equivalent
• University degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated success providing HR consultative support to leaders across multiple levels, including executive leadership
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, influencing, facilitation and communication skills with the ability to work across functional lines at many levels
• A proven change agent, with the ability to lead others through change and influence adoption by leaders and stakeholders at senior levels
• Proven experience leading/managing a team of HR professionals, with the ability to attract, retain and develop talent to be their best
• Keen interest in continual learning and staying current on key trends in HR and business industries
• Collaborative team player, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing optimal solutions
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and navigating complex scenarios, adapting with agility while staying focused on the end goal

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. We seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Employer of the year 2025

Deadline: Sept 23rd, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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