Human Resources Business Partner (ER & Projects Focus)

Re : work; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization seeks a People Partner to lead HR transformations and manage employee relations in a hybrid role. This strategic position emphasizes project leadership in workforce transitions and compliance with employment law. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of HR experience and excel in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience with strong background in employee relations.
• Personal experience in WRC/tribunal hearings.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end people change projects including workforce transitions.
• Manage complex employee relations matters including investigations.
• Execute core business partnering activities: recruitment and performance management.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in HR, Business, or Employment Law

Tools

Excel

Job description

People Partner (HR Business Partner)

Our client, a large well-established organisation, has partnered exclusively with Re:work on a fully managed recruitment campaign to hire a People Partner, a high-impact individual contributor role reporting directly to the HR Director

Role Summary

This is a strategic yet hands-on role combining people change project leadership with core business partnering responsibilities. You'll be the go-to expert for workforce transitions, restructuring, and employee relations whilst providing comprehensive HR support across allocated business units. Perfect for an experienced HRBP who thrives in fast-paced, transformation-focused environments and loves getting stuck into complex change projects.

About the Company & HR Department

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across Ireland. They are focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. The company values clear communication, business-focused thinking, and achieving outcomes effectively. You'll join a focused People team where everyone contributes meaningfully to business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end people change projects including workforce transitions, organisational restructuring, and integration initiatives
• Manage complex employee relations matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and tribunal proceedings
• Execute core business partnering activities: recruitment, performance management, people analytics, and stakeholder coaching
• Handle industrial relations including union engagement, wage negotiations, and workplace mediation
• Deliver people impact assessments and change management plans for business transformation projects
• Provide expert employment law guidance and ensure legal compliance across all people processes
• Support line managers with practical HR advice, coaching, and capability building
• Oversee HR operations including data management, payroll coordination, and policy compliance
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and monitor key people metrics for your business areas
• Contribute to broader People CoE projects and HR transformation programmes

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years HR experience with strong background in employee relations and change project management
• Personal experience attending WRC/tribunal hearings and managing complex legal cases
• Proven track record delivering workforce transitions, restructuring, and TUPE projects independently
• Experience working in unionised environments with mediation, negotiation, and IR skills would be an advantage
• Commercially-minded approach with excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency
• Degree in HR, Business, Employment Law, or related discipline preferred

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary: €75,000-80,000 plus Bonus & Benefits
• Location: Dublin city centre
• Contract: Permanent, full-time position

How They Work

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in their Dublin head office, with flexibility around the remaining days. The team operates collaboratively with regular face-to-face interaction for complex projects and stakeholder meetings.

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