Human Resources Business Partner (12 Month Temporary Role)

Ainsworth; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in multi-trade services seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic HR guidance across Western Canada. This role is critical in supporting employee engagement and performance initiatives while ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience and strong communication skills, along with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Wellness supports

RSP matching

Generous vacation

In-house training

Performance bonuses

Peer recognition

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years in a client-facing capacity.
• High comfort level across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement and performance culture.
• Support performance counseling, and employee relations matters.
• Lead investigations related to employee ethics and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Employee Relations

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS platforms

Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, drives your career development, embraces diversity, and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth team today!

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, Western Canada, the primary focus of the Human Resources Business Partner is to act as a strategic advisor within the areas of Employee Relations, Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Communication, Change Management, and interpretation and communication of HR Policies.

Responsibilities:

1. Partner with leaders at all levels to build a high-performance, people-focused culture that drives business results.
2. Drive employee engagement initiatives, ensuring a focus on building a high-performing culture, a diverse and inclusive environment, and a great place to work.
3. Assess gaps between business needs and people capabilities and drive appropriate actions.
4. Facilitate talent review and succession planning processes, focusing on diversity and developmental plans for high-potential staff.
5. Support performance counseling, employee retention, policy interpretation, human rights, and employment legislation.
6. Coach, advise, and guide Supervisors and Managers across Western Canada on employee relations matters, including attendance management, policy violations, discipline, and termination.
7. Lead investigations related to employee relations, ethics, and compliance.
8. Understand priorities and challenges, engaging stakeholders to deliver comprehensive solutions.
9. Proactively drive organization and team-level change/transformation initiatives.
10. Interpret and communicate HR policies, ensuring consistent application, and provide support and coaching.
11. Lead or participate in the development and implementation of global or regional HR projects as required.

Education and Experience:

1. 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
2. 5+ years of experience in an internal/external client-facing capacity.
3. High comfort level interacting across multiple organizational levels and with external partners.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. Experience in Employee Relations and Change Management preferred.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.

Why work at Ainsworth?

Ainsworth is growing rapidly and offers benefits from day one, including comprehensive health, dental, and medical benefits, wellness supports, RSP matching, and generous vacation. We support in-house training, professional development, performance bonuses, service milestones, peer recognition, employee discounts, and incentives. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a great team environment and opportunities for advancement.

We appreciate all applications; only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Ainsworth is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging qualified designated group members to apply, with accommodations available upon request. Join us and help drive our vision to become the best multi-trade company in the country!

Join us... Make a difference.

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