Human Resources Business Partner

Geotab; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Oakville is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support various business groups in all aspects of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, and HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of HR policies and employee legislation, alongside exceptional communication and project management skills. The company offers flexible work arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Home office reimbursement

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Solid understanding of employee relations and employment legislation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Advise and coach employees on HR practices.
• Manage complex employee relations issues.

Skills

Experience as an HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Verbal and written communication

Diplomacy and negotiation

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

HR Certification

Tools

Google Suite for business

Job description

Overview

Geotab is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation. We are a diverse team focused on helping businesses grow, increasing safety, and enabling sustainable communities. Geotab advances security, connects commercial vehicles to the internet, and provides web-based analytics to help customers manage their fleets. Our open platform and Geotab Marketplace offer hundreds of third-party solutions to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with other data assets. Processing billions of data points daily, Geotab uses data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, reduce fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and stay compliant with regulations.

We are growing and seeking people who follow their passion, think differently, and want to make an impact in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Geotabbers embrace new tasks that may not be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and a fun, inclusive culture.

Who you are

Geotab is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will act as a trusted advisor to their designated business groups and support their teams in all facets of Human Resources and employee-related decisions. If you love technology and want to join an industry leader, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

Your key responsibilities include developing, implementing, supporting, and monitoring Human Resources initiatives to align with Geotab goals, policies, and business initiatives. You will:

• Work closely with leadership on process improvements, programs, policies, and facilitating changes.
• Collaborate with the HR team and department managers regarding recruitment needs and fulfillment.
• Maintain a solid understanding of employee relations and employment legislation, applying diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.
• Apply excellent analytical skills to problem solve and make well-judged decisions.
• Ensure cross-border consistency in handling employee relations (ER) issues as legally permissible and report on performance management trends.
• Follow responsibilities matrix (RACI) for investigations, PIP management, career development, etc.
• Take a consultative and collaborative approach to provide HR solutions within designated business groups.
• Develop and execute HR strategies, goals, objectives, and projects in support of Geotab growth, people development, engagement, and retention.
• Build relationships, advise, and coach employees and leadership on HR practices.
• Proactively diagnose organizational challenges within designated business groups and develop solutions.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, maintain records of investigations, and advise stakeholders on progression.
• Maintain knowledge of legislative requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to reduce legal risk and ensure compliance.
• Develop, implement, and administer new HR initiatives; assist with policy changes to equip teams for ongoing changes.
• Work with leadership on process improvements, programs, and policies and facilitate changes.
• Collaborate with the HR team and department managers on recruitment needs and fulfillment.
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics.
• Conduct effective investigations when required; produce findings and recommend actions.
• Ensure adherence to Geotab policies on sharing confidential HR/employee information.
• Support Geotab’s global strategic initiatives.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 3–5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Experience with HR policies and procedures.
• Solid understanding of employee relations and employment legislation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to identify needs, develop solutions, and drive projects to completion.
• Technical competence with software, including Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a flat organization.
• HR Certification is considered an asset.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply even if not all requirements are met.

Why Geotab

Note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

Why job seekers choose Geotab

• Flexible working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus and parental leave top-up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

The above benefits are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

Geotab embraces a flexible hybrid working model with both in-person and virtual options. Offices are available for use as desired. If working from home, a reliable internet connection (at least 50 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload) is required. We support cloud-based collaboration and asynchronous work, prioritizing health and safety and work-life balance with online social events and gatherings. We invite you to help reshape the future of technology.

Geotab is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and accommodate people with disabilities during recruitment, assessment, and employment. If you require accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. By submitting a job application, you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use, and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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Geotab is committed to fair and equitable treatment and inclusive hiring. We invite you to complete optional diversity and inclusion surveys. Information is voluntary, confidential, and used only in aggregate form to evaluate diversity and inclusion efforts. Details about data handling and privacy are provided in the survey notice. For USA applicants, a note about the separate EEO-1 form is included in the survey notice.