Human Resources Business Partner

Canfor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Human Resources Business Partner, where you will play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. This dynamic position requires a strategic mindset and the ability to deliver innovative HR solutions across corporate functions. You will collaborate with business leaders to enhance employee experience, drive performance management, and support talent development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive rewards package, making it a fantastic opportunity for growth and impact.

Benefits

Performance-based Incentive Plans

Recognition Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Leaves

Pension Plans

Savings Options

Health & Well-being Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years as HR Business Partner with experience in HR projects.
• Strong analytical mindset and superior communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to corporate groups in Vancouver and US offices.
• Lead talent management processes and employee development initiatives.

Skills

Client Service Understanding

Analytical Mindset

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

CPHR or SHRM Designation

Post-secondary Diploma/Degree in HR or Labour Management

Tools

SAP Success Factors

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Human Resources Business Partner

Posting ID: 27827

Position Type: Regular

City: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Location: Vancouver H/O - Canfor/CWPM_1000

You are a strategic and business-savvy senior Human Resources leader, with the ability to execute at both the tactical and strategic levels. You have a reputation for exceeding your customers’ needs and redefining the value of what an HR Business Partner can do to bring a people plan to life. You’re passionate about driving strategic thought partnership to executives on people and organizational issues and implementing talent practices that are aligned with best practice and outside the box thinking.

Highly motivated and ambitious, you seek opportunities for growth and advancement and are ready to tackle any HR challenges that may come your way!

Working with our Director, HR Corporate, you will share responsibility for aligning HR and business objectives for employees and management across Corporate Functions in North America and support clients in Sales, Logistics, IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and Corporate Relations.

This role will support our corporate office employees, by partnering with the Business Leaders, and the HR team to execute against our Talent Management strategy. You will work with our HR Director to drive the HR cycles from start to finish, including talent assessment, calibration, career development and succession planning. In addition, you will also support key company-wide HR projects including employee recognition program reviews and engagements and exit surveys.

A day in the life of the HR Business Partner includes:

• Provide HR business partner support to all departments within the corporate groups in our Vancouver, Prince George and our US Corporate offices.
• Provide consultation and advice to internal clients in the administration of company policies, employee relations and human resources management.
• Oversee the connection between internal clients and in-house recruitment team, selection and onboarding procedures for new hires.
• Prepare for and/or participate in formal meetings as required, including management meetings, board and executive meetings, Health and Safety Committee meetings, Employee Experience Team meetings and project meetings.
• Lead the development and implementation of company-wide processes and tools for Performance, Talent, and Succession Management.
• Act as the ambassador of talent and focus efforts on the creation of opportunities to expedite the capabilities and growth of the company’s most important asset: our people.
• Support the training and development of our employee groups. Act as an advocate for our corporate groups and individual employees in supporting their needs.
• Work with your internal business clients and our Total Rewards team to determine appropriate compensation strategies for new hires and department and organizational planning.
• Work directly with the team in Vancouver, Prince George and US Offices, providing best in class employee relations and employee experience.
• Act as the main point of contact on talent-related priorities, issues and/or processes including performance management, employee relations, succession planning, retention, and talent development.
• Collaborate closely with HR leaders to integrate the Learning and Talent functions into HR.

For this role come equipped with:

• A CPHR designation and/or SHRM designation is strongly preferred.
• A post-secondary diploma/degree in human resources or labour management.
• 5+ years experience as HR Business Partner and/or delivering HR and employee experience projects and change management initiatives.
• A demonstrated understanding of client service.
• Experience using an HRIS, specifically SAP Success Factors is an asset.

If you have a strong analytical mindset, the ability to travel domestically and globally on occasion, and superior communication, click that “apply” button today!

The salary range for this position is: $108,000.00-$135,000.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.