Senior HR Business Partner/Senior Manager (HRBP)

Computer Modelling Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to drive organizational transformation and optimize HR processes. In this role, you will act as a strategic advisor, leading change management initiatives and enhancing employee engagement. Your expertise in talent management and performance development will be crucial in fostering a high-performance culture. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and accountability, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization and its people. If you are passionate about improving employee experiences and driving business success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, including full-cycle HR tasks and recruitment.
• Strong change management expertise with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead change management initiatives and implement scalable HR processes.

Skills

Change Management

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

7+ years HR experience

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

People are our most valuable asset.

The Senior HR Business Partner / Senior Manager (HRBP) acts as a strategic advisor, change leader, and operational enabler, driving organizational transformation, optimizing HR processes, and elevating people engagement. This role requires a solutions-driven individual who thrives on solving complex challenges, leading a team with clarity and vision, and pushing beyond the status quo to create impactful, sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Anticipate business needs and design tailored HR solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Change Management and Transformation

• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring the smooth adoption of organizational transformations.
• Challenge legacy practices, champion a continuous improvement mindset, and implement scalable HR processes.
• Drive implementation of improvements to existing programs, policies, and operations.

Talent Management and Acquisition

• Partner with business leaders to define critical talent needs and lead recruitment, selection, and onboarding strategies.
• Champion talent development and succession planning to build organizational bench strength.

Performance Management and Development

• Lead the execution of performance management processes to foster a high-performance culture.
• Coach leaders on providing impactful feedback, setting clear goals, and driving employee growth.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Design and deliver employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture, communication, and retention.
• Lead engagement survey action planning, ensuring accountability for follow-through and impact.

Process Optimization

• Identify inefficiencies in HR and business processes and design streamlined, effective alternatives.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to drive consistency, scalability, and clarity.

Employee Relations and Coaching

• Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations, ensuring issues are resolved with fairness, consistency, and minimal risk.
• Equip and empower managers with coaching to address employee concerns effectively.

Team Leadership

• Lead and inspire a high-performing HR team, providing clear vision, prioritization, and hands-on support.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, innovation, and proactive problem-solving within the HR team.

The above description describes the primary functions of the role but is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Strategic thinker and hands-on executor with strong change management expertise.
• Highly organized, analytical, and comfortable solving ambiguous, complex “puzzles.”
• Passionate about building better processes, improving employee experience, and creating real business impact.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Proactive leader who drives execution with energy and vision.

Experience

• 7+ years of HR experience, including full-cycle HR tasks, recruitment, and policy administration; experience with SAP SuccessFactors is an asset.
• Familiarity with Canadian employment standards is required; experience with global HR practices is an asset.
• Experience leading HR functions within a software or technology business is considered a strong asset.