Human Resources Business Partner (Junior)

Snc-Lavalin; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Competitive compensation

Employee recognition

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an HR Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals. You will foster inclusion, coach on talent management, and support staffing and redeployment across Canada in a hybrid environment.

You’ll ensure labor law compliance, develop employee engagement initiatives, and partner with recruitment to meet project staffing needs while maintaining high ethical standards and confidential practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• 1–2 years of proven HR generalist experience.
• Ability to take clear, concise meeting minutes in sensitive environments.
• Strong data management skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of unionized environment and investigations an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and prioritize organizational capabilities and structures that support strategic goals.
• Provide expert guidance on talent management, performance, recruitment, compensation, development, and change management.
• Support staffing plans, project assignments and talent redeployment with hiring managers.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, employee life cycle, and government reporting requirements.

Skills

Meeting minutes

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

HR policies

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description Overview

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor and strategic collaborator, helping shape a workplace where people thrive. You’ll work closely with leaders and teams to align people strategies with business goals, foster a culture of inclusion and growth, and ensure seamless employee experience across the organization and project that you will be supporting.

Your role

Collaborate with business leaders to identify and prioritize organizational capabilities, behaviors, and structures that support strategic goals. Build strong, credible relationships with internal stakeholders, offering expert guidance on all things people related. Provide thoughtful coaching on talent management, performance, recruitment, terminations, compensation, development, and change management. Partner with the Recruitment team and hiring managers to support staffing plans, project assignments and talent redeployment. Support on different processes related to Labour Laws, disciplinary actions, employee life cycle, and operational activities. Support implementation and continuous improvement of AtkinsRéalis policies and new processes that enhance operational effectiveness. Anticipate business needs and deliver HR solutions aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Lead initiatives that boost employee engagement, strengthen culture, and retain top talent. Stay current on employment legislation and ensure compliance with government reporting requirements. Develop and implement strategies that foster open communication and positive working relationships.

About you

• Recent Bachelor's Degree in Human ressources from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• 1-2 years maximum of proven experience as a generalist in HR.
• Demonstrated ability to take clear, concise, and impartial meeting minutes in sensitive or confidential environments.
• Strong attention to details with ability to capture key discussion points, decisions and follow up actions.
• Identify and elevate complex, high-risk, or sensitive matters to Sr. HRBP in a timely manner.
• Strong data management skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of unionized environment, investigations, grievance and will be considered an asset Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to collaborate, negotiate, facilitate, and resolve conflicts.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and organizational development.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative team player with demonstrated professional and emotional maturity and judgment to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy, tact, and high ethical standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
• French oral and written skills will be considered a strong asset as the role interacts across Canada.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

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