Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

NAFOR; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior HR Business Partner, where you'll align HR strategies with business goals, tackle complex people challenges, and drive initiatives focused on talent management and organizational effectiveness. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing to the transformation and growth of LifeLabs.

Benefits

Group benefits

Professional development

Wellness Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation entitlement

Qualifications

• Significant HR/business experience in generalist/business partner roles.
• Proven ability to build relationships with executives and drive change.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and coaching on complex people issues.
• Champion HR plans and lead initiatives for Diversity and Engagement.
• Manage complex employee relations issues with guidance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Change management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Human Resources

Job description

Nice to see you here. If you enjoy developing the senior leadership team, this role is for you!

Overview:

As the senior HR partner for all LifeLabs corporate functions—including Finance, IT, Government Markets, HR, and Business and Consumer Markets—you’ll be responsible for crafting and implementing HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, and labour relations. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your HR expertise, strategic thinking, coaching abilities, and change management knowledge. You will work closely with senior leaders to tackle complex people challenges and seize opportunities that drive LifeLabs’ transformation and growth. You will provide strategic guidance and proactive support to leaders, helping them achieve their business goals.

The Position:

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will be the go-to advisor for business leaders, helping them navigate complex people issues with strategic insight. Your mission is to align HR with business goals, translating big-picture ideas into actionable HR plans. You'll spot trends, analyze data, and offer solutions to keep us ahead of the curve. You will advance HR goals and drive initiatives like Diversity, Talent, and Engagement within your assigned teams. Whether it’s rolling out new talent programs or crafting change management strategies, you will be at the forefront, ensuring everything runs smoothly. You will work with the Employee and Labour Relations team to handle tricky situations, ensuring policies are followed and issues are resolved in line with company values. Additionally, you’ll coach and develop the HR team, build a pipeline of future leaders, and foster strong organizational partnerships.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide Business Leaders with Strategic and Consultative Advice on Complex People Matters
   • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic advice and coaching on complex people issues.
   • Translate business priorities into an HR agenda that supports transformation.
   • Identify emerging people issues and trends, analyze data, and partner with HR Centres of Expertise as needed.
   • Assess organizational impacts, risks, and change management strategies related to business plans.
   • Monitor talent health and advise on organizational effectiveness.
   • Leverage digital tools and analytics for data-driven decision making.
2. Advance HR Goals and Priorities, Enable the People Strategy, and Deliver the HR Plan
   • Champion the HR plan and lead initiatives to advance HR priorities.
   • Partner with HR and business leaders to deliver the People and Culture strategy.
   • Guide and lead HR initiatives within assigned functions, including Diversity, Performance, Talent, and Engagement.
   • Develop change management strategies to support transformation.
   • Implement new talent programs and models.
   • Support talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
   • Participate in continuous improvement and HR projects.
3. Strategic Employee and Labour Relations
   • Analyze situations and partner with ER/LR COE to develop strategies.
   • Ensure policy adherence and legislative compliance.
   • Manage complex employee relations issues with guidance from ER/LR COE.
   • Assess investigation findings and develop implementation plans.
4. Develop and Coach the HR Team
   • Support capability development and build a talent pipeline for future HR leaders.
   • Model company values and build strong partnerships with HR functions and the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Human Resources, or related field. We welcome candidates regardless of education if qualified.
• Significant HR/business experience, especially in HR generalist/business partner roles, organizational effectiveness, and program management.
• Proven ability to build relationships with executives, influence, and drive change.
• Experience with data analysis supporting decision-making.
• Strategic thinking, business acumen, and consulting skills.
• Experience with change management and leadership development.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including summarizing for executives.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

About LifeLabs:

LifeLabs is Canada’s largest community diagnostics laboratory, serving healthcare needs for over 50 years. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers and for its Mental Health Program, our diverse team of over 6,000 is committed to high-quality testing and results. With recent acquisition by Quest Diagnostics, we are poised for growth, innovation, and enhanced service delivery.

Reports to:

VP of Human Resources and Talent

Location:

This is a hybrid role.

Salary Range:

$93,000 - $136,000, with final salary based on experience, education, market conditions, and internal equity. Eligible for annual bonus.

Employee Benefits:

Includes group benefits, professional development, membership reimbursement, discount programs, and health-related benefits.

Retirement Savings Plan:

Contributions made to your retirement savings plan by LifeLabs.

Vacation Entitlement:

Full vacation entitlement, promoting work-life balance.

Employee Wellness:

Comprehensive Wellness Program supporting physical, emotional, and financial health.

Employee Giving:

Supports employees’ charitable activities and volunteering.

DEI, Accommodations, and Vaccines:

• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; creating an inclusive environment.
• Accommodations available upon request for the recruitment process.
• Vaccination encouraged; may be mandatory depending on regulations.

Join the LifeLabs team and make a difference! Click here to apply online