Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Group benefits program

Retirement savings program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to align people strategies with business objectives across a growing regional portfolio.

You will partner with senior leaders, manage workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations while driving organizational effectiveness. The role requires CHRL designation, 3–7 years HR experience, and ability to influence at all levels; travel across Ontario is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive HR experience with senior operational leaders.
• CHRL designation required; CHRE designation is an asset.
• Experience in unionized environments; Ontario labour laws.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR with operations.
• Experience with Workday and JD Edwards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HRBP for assigned client groups and leaders.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management.
• Provide guidance on employee and labour relations, investigations, and grievances.
• Coach leaders on engagement, performance, and change management.
• Collaborate on HR programs, site visits, and enterprise HR projects.

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Employee relations

Labour relations

Talent management

Organizational development

Change management

Workforce planning

Leadership coaching

HR training

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR or related

CHRL designation

CHRE designation (asset)

Tools

Workday

JD Edwards

Job description

**Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work!****SUMMARY**The **Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)** serves as a strategic HR partner for assigned client groups within Ontario. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations, this role partners closely with Regional Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors, operational leaders, HR colleagues, and Union representatives to align people strategies with business objectives.As a trusted advisor, the HRBP provides leadership across employee and labour relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and change management initiatives. This position supports a large, complex, and growing client group and requires a seasoned HR professional capable of operating independently while influencing at all levels of the organization. This role is based in Markham Ontario with regular travel throughout the Ontario region.**PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE** ### STRATEGIC HR PARTNERSHIP & WORKFORCE PLANNING* Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for assigned client groups.* Partner with leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives.* Lead workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and talent management initiatives.* Analyze workforce trends and provide recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness.* Support organizational restructuring, integration, business transformation, and organizational growth initiatives.* Facilitate talent reviews, career development, succession planning, and leadership assessments. ### EMPLOYEE & LABOUR RELATIONS* Provide expert guidance on collective agreements, employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.* Lead employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, attendance management, performance management, and progressive discipline.* Manage labour relations issues, grievances, and collective agreement interpretation.* Foster positive union-management relationships and partner with union representatives to resolve workplace concerns.* Support employee engagement, retention, and effective resolution of workforce challenges. ### LEADERSHIP COACHING & TALENT DEVELOPMENT* Coach leaders on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, and workforce planning.* Support change management initiatives and leadership development.* Develop and deliver HR training, communications, and presentations.* Support recruitment and selection activities for management and critical talent roles. ### HR OPERATIONS, COLLABORATION & PROJECT DELIVERY* Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, Health & Safety, Learning & Development, and other stakeholders to deliver integrated HR solutions.* Support and implement HR programs, initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.* Conduct regular site visits to maintain strong partnerships with leaders and employees.* Lead or participate in enterprise-wide HR projects and strategic initiatives. **POSITION REQUIREMENTS** * Minimum 3-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including business partnering with senior operational leaders.* Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.* CHRL designation required; CHRE designation considered an asset.* Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, labour relations, talent management, organizational development, and change management.* Significant experience working in a unionized environment, preferably in construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, or related sectors.* Strong knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and HR best practices.* Experience facilitating succession planning and talent review processes.* Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to operational objectives.* Experience supporting geographically dispersed workforces.* Experience with Workday and JD Edwards is considered an asset.* Valid Ontario Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract* undefined.* Strategic thinker with strong business and operational acumen.* Trusted advisor who builds credibility and influence at all levels of the organization.* Strong employee and labour relations expertise.* Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.* Sound judgment and decision-making ability.* Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-focused.* Comfortable working independently while driving business outcomes through collaboration.**WHAT WE OFFER*** Expected Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity and work location.* Annual performance-based bonus.* Comprehensive group benefits program.* Retirement savings program.* Career growth and advancement opportunities.