Manager, HRBP

UNAVAILABLE; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian organization is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner to oversee HR functions across Canadian operations. This role requires strong leadership in employee relations, talent management, and compliance with legislation. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in HR or related fields, over 7 years of HR experience, and knowledge of Canadian employment law. This is a critical position that will also involve direct collaboration with U.S. P&C leaders to ensure cohesive practices across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Over 7 years of progressive HR experience with HRBP responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of Canadian employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead HRBP for Canada, advising on employment matters.
• Support conflict resolution and investigations.
• Partner with managers on talent and onboarding initiatives.

Skills

Collaborative

Coaching

Integrity

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

7+ years of progressive HR experience

CPHR designation

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Manager, HR Business Partner (Canada) will serve as the primary HRBP for all Canadian operations, providing expert guidance on employee relations, talent management, compliance, and HR processes. This role acts as the senior Canadian HR voice on local employment practices while partnering closely with the Senior Manager, HRBP in the U.S. to ensure alignment with global People & Culture standards. The role includes both hands‑on support and leadership responsibilities, working across functions to enable strong employee experience and effective people practices. The current HRBP in Saskatoon will provide day‑to‑day support and partner closely with this role.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Canadian HR Leadership & Partnership (30%)
• Serve as the lead HRBP for Canada, advising leaders on employment matters, employee relations, performance, and organizational needs.
• Ensure Canadian‑specific legislation, policies, and HR practices are up to date and consistently applied.
• Provide strategic input to the Senior Manager, HRBP on Canadian trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Employee Relations (25%)
• Lead or support investigations, conflict resolution, performance matters, and corrective actions in partnership with managers.
• Oversee terminations, severance processes, documentation, and compliance with Canadian employment standards.
• Maintain employee data, case documentation, and reporting to support compliance and organizational insights.
• Talent & Onboarding (20%)
• Partner with managers on hiring decisions, onboarding planning, and team integration.
• Support execution of talent initiatives, development programs, and coaching for Canadian teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, HRBP to deploy P&C programs and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Compliance & Policy Management (15%)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation across Canadian provinces.
• Partner with P&C Centers of Excellence on policy updates, health & safety requirements, and HR processes.
• Support audits, data accuracy, and execute required employer filings.
• Collaboration & Support (10%)
• Work closely with the Saskatoon HRBP, who will support both functional and business‑unit activities.
• Work closely with U.S.-based P&C leaders to align policies, programs, drive shared initiatives, and maintain consistent employee experiences across the global operation.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HRBP responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of Canadian employment law across multiple provinces.
• Experience supporting technical, operations, or multi‑site teams preferred.
• CPHR designation is an asset.

Competencies

Behavioral:

• Collaborative, coach, high integrity, action‑oriented, adaptable, strong relationship builder.

Technical:

• Strong HRIS literacy, MS Office proficiency, strong understanding of Canadian employment law, ability to lead investigations.