Senior Human Resources Business Partner

JUST HR; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JUST HR is recruiting a Senior HR Business Partner to provide hands-on, on-site HR leadership at our industrial operation. You will work directly with site leadership and employees across multiple groups to strengthen culture, support growth, and build trusted relationships.

You will bring 5+ years of HR experience in industrial environments, with a focus on employee relations, recruitment, and workforce planning, plus strong communication and a commitment to Indigenous engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in industrial, construction, resource, or heavy operations environments.
• Experience handling employee relations, recruitment, and workforce planning.
• Comfortable working in direct, operational, and technical workplace cultures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly.
• Understanding of Indigenous community engagement and culturally respectful workplace practices.
• Ability to work independently and partner effectively with operational leadership.
• CPHR designation or related education is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site HR resource for employees and leaders across multiple operational groups.
• Build trusted relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace conflict, conduct issues, and terminations.
• Support a positive, accountable, and respectful workplace culture.
• Partner with operational leaders on workforce planning and staffing needs.
• Ensure hiring documentation and approvals are organized and aligned with company standards.
• Support onboarding and consistent HR practices across the site.
• Strengthen relationships with local Indigenous communities and support Indigenous employment initiatives.
• Act as a culturally aware liaison between operations and community stakeholders.
• Ensure HR policies and employment practices are applied consistently across the operation.
• Monitor workforce engagement and proactively identify potential employee concerns.
• Provide ongoing communication and updates to senior HR leadership while operating independently on day-to-day site matters.]
• Remuneration

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Communication

Indigenous engagement

Independent work

Education

CPHR designation

Job description

JUST HR is recruiting for a Senior HR Business Partner to support a growing industrial operation. This newly created role is designed to bring dedicated HR leadership directly to the site operations, providing hands-on support to operational leadership and employees rather than managing people matters remotely. The successful candidate will help strengthen workplace culture, support operational growth, and build trusted relationships across a diverse workforce in a highly operational environment. This role is ideal for someone who brings practical HR experience, sound judgment, and credibility in industrial, construction, or project-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site HR resource for employees and leaders across multiple operational groups
• Build trusted relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership teams
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace conflict, conduct issues, and terminations
• Support a positive, accountable, and respectful workplace culture
• Partner with operational leaders on workforce planning and staffing needs
• Ensure hiring documentation and approvals are organized and aligned with company standards
• Support onboarding and consistent HR practices across the site
• Strengthen relationships with local Indigenous communities and support Indigenous employment initiatives
• Act as a culturally aware liaison between operations and community stakeholders
• Ensure HR policies and employment practices are applied consistently across the operation
• Monitor workforce engagement and proactively identify potential employee concerns
• Provide ongoing communication and updates to senior HR leadership while operating independently on day-to-day site matters

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in industrial, construction, resource, or heavy operations environments
• Proven experience handling employee relations, recruitment, and workforce planning
• Comfortable working in direct, operational, and technical workplace cultures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly
• Understanding of Indigenous community engagement and culturally respectful workplace practices
• Strong judgment and ability to balance business needs with employee support
• Ability to work independently and partner effectively with operational leadership
• CPHR designation or related education is considered an asset

Remuneration

• Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Competitive benefits package

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**