Human Resources Business Partner

North America Construction LTD; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North America Construction LTD is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic and operational HR support across multiple disciplines, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and development. You will partner with leaders to align people strategies with organizational growth and workforce planning.

The role requires 7+ years HR experience, experience with a unionized workforce, and knowledge of employment and human rights legislation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HRBP or HR Generalist role.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline.
• Proven experience with a unionized workforce and interpreting collective agreements.
• Experience partnering with leaders to resolve complex employee and labour relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment and human rights legislation and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and build trusted relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, offers, and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding programs to ensure a successful employee experience.
• Partner with leaders to support workforce planning and organizational growth.
• Develop people strategies that support workforce planning and talent acquisition.
• Coach and influence leaders on employee & labour relations, performance management, and organizational change.
• Lead workplace investigations and provide recommendations to resolve complex employee relations matters.
• Interpret employment legislation and collective agreements to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives and succession planning.
• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic HR

Employee relations

Performance management

Organizational development

Change management

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources or Business

Job description

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you'll provide strategic and operational HR support across a broad range of disciplines, including:

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for salaried positions, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offers, and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding programs to ensure a successful employee experience.
• Partner with leaders to support workforce planning and organizational growth.
• Partner with organizational leaders to develop people strategies that support workforce planning, and talent acquisition.

Employee/Labour relations:

• Coach and influence leaders on employee & labour relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, collective bargaining, negotiations, and organizational change.
• Lead and support workplace investigations, provide recommendations, and assist leaders in resolving complex employee relations matters.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, company policies, and collective agreements.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives and support succession planning.

Performance & Organizational Development:

• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Assist leaders in coaching, employee engagement, and talent development strategies.
• Coordinate and deliver learning and development programs.
• Contribute to succession planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to implement organizational change initiatives while supporting employee engagement and business continuity.

HR Advisory & Operational Support:

• Analyze HR metrics, workforce trends, and employee data to support informed decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR programs, processes, and employee experience through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with leaders and employees while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar advisory role.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience with a unionized workforce and interpreting collective agreements.
• Demonstrated success partnering with leaders to resolve complex employee and labour relations matters.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation, human rights legislation, and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHRP or CHRL designation (or actively pursuing certification).
• Experience within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting multiple business locations across Canada.
• Workplace investigation training and/or experience.
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives and leadership development programs.