People Partner

Arup; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

GRRSP 5% match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a People Business Partner in Toronto to deliver consistent people practices, support employee relations, and drive key People programs across the organization. You will partner with managers and centers of expertise, coach on performance and development, and use people analytics to shape solutions while promoting wellbeing and an inclusive culture.

This role requires strong HR expertise, collaboration across geographies, and the ability to lead change in a dynamic, matrixed

Qualifications

• 8+ years HR experience, with at least three years in a Generalist or People Partner role
• Consultative work within a matrixed organization
• Strong policies on employment and employee relations; sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Coach managers on performance, development and engagement
• Partnership with managers on People practices
• Advise on feedback, development conversations and performance
• Coordinate annual performance, promotions and salary reviews
• Conduct exit interviews and coordinate exit process
• Collaborate with Centers of Expertise to deliver client service
• Present People program updates at staff meetings
• Develop People analytics to inform leaders
• Lead wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a healthy culture
• Support Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the People Strategy

Skills

HR experience

Performance management

Employee relations

Consultative approach

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a People Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering consistent people practices, managing employee relations matters, and ensuring effective execution of core People programs. In this role, you will apply strong HR expertise, sound judgment, and a service‑oriented approach to support day‑to‑day people needs, promote employee engagement, and ensure alignment with organizational policies and values. You will work collaboratively with managers, People Partners, and Centers of Expertise to deliver reliable, compliant, and employee‑focused People solutions.

The Opportunity

• Coach, counsel and provide sound guidance to managers and leaders on performance management, employee development, and employee engagement matters
• Develop meaningful partnerships with managers and staff through consultation on People practices
• Provide advisory support to managers to help them to optimally deliver feedback, have development conversations and manage overall performance
• Manage the delivery and coordination of annual activities such as performance appraisals, promotions, and salary review process
• Conduct exit interviews and coordinate overall exit process with People Services team
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Centers of Expertise to deliver seamless client service
• Present information on People programs at staff meetings
• Work with cross functional teams and connect regularly with peers to drive consistent practices and drive quality outcomes
• Create and use People analytics to inform leaders of trends that impact the business and develop forward-thinking solutions
• Lead and support employee wellbeing and contribute towards a healthy work culture that enhances Arup’s people experience
• Be an active member and/or lead[ People Team projects independently or in a team as part of your growth and development
• Support programs that integrate Equity, Diversity & Inclusion into all aspects of our People Strategy
• Work closely with People Business Partners to ensure appropriate escalation and awareness of complex or high-risk people issues within the business

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• 8 or more year of dynamic HR experience, with at least three years’ experience in a Generalist or People Partner role
• Experience working in a consultative manner within a matrixed organization
• Solid understanding of policies, practices, employment and employee relations frameworks and the ability to use sound judgment and discretion in their application
• Successful record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients and ability to reach agreements which balance the goals and interests of leaders, staff and Arup
• Ability to build relationships across geographies quickly both face to face and virtually (over the phone, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of local employment law preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field
• Strong client and service delivery orientation
• Must be proactive, with the ability to engage with leadership to create strategies and delivery methods for solutions to important business issues
• Demonstrates integrity in all business interactions and honors personal commitments
• Comfortable with ambiguity and takes a proactive and collaborative approach to find answers and solutions to business challenges
• Comfortable with change and able to apply an agile approach to work
• Non-hierarchical, with the ability to engage and communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments
• Ability to remain calm and motivated under pressure
• Self-aware, understands their role in the team and takes ownership for own actions
• Have a passion for people – enjoy looking for ways to improve and step up our quality and level of service

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is 115,000 to 135,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Tornot will differ.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.