Senior People Operations (HR) Business Partner

Toronto Blue Jays; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Vacation entitlements

Benefits package

Front-office perks

Job summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking a Senior People Operations (HR) Business Partner to help build a values-driven culture anchored in collaboration and continuous learning. This on-site role reports to the Director, People Operations and serves as a trusted advisor to leaders across assigned business areas.

You will translate business priorities into practical people plans, lead talent and workforce planning, improve leadership effectiveness, and support organizational change while navigating

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience with business partnering.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field; CHRL designation (or in progress).
• Strong relationship-building, business acumen, and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with leaders and employees across the organization.
• Drive team effectiveness and engagement through thoughtful people strategies.
• Guide talent planning, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Coach leaders on performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Lead employee relations matters with empathy and sound judgment.

Skills

HR business partnering

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Confidential information handling

Leadership coaching

HR policy and program design

People analytics

Office suite proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree; CHRL asset

Tools

Oracle HCM

BambooHR

HRIS/ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a Senior People Operations (HR) Business Partner to join a team dedicated to building a strong, values-driven culture rooted in collaboration and continuous learning. This on-site role reports to the Director, People Operations.

In this role, you will be a trusted advisor to leaders across your assigned business areas, translating business priorities into practical people plans. Working closely with the broader People Operations team, you will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery to guide talent and workforce planning, strengthen leadership effectiveness, support organizational change and navigate complex employee relations matters.

This is a unique opportunity at an exciting time for the Toronto Blue Jays. Your leadership and passion for serving people will help propel our mission to get better every day to win World Series championships and celebrate with our fans across Canada!

Core Responsibilities

• Build trusted partnerships with leaders and employees across the organization, becoming a go-to advisor on all people-related matters
• Partner with leaders to drive team effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational performance through thoughtful people strategies and solutions
• Develop a deep understanding of your teams, anticipating business needs and providing proactive guidance that aligns people priorities with organizational goals
• Coach leaders on talent planning, leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and employee development to help build high-performing teams
• Provide expert guidance on performance management, organizational design, compensation, workforce planning, and employee experience initiatives
• Lead and support a range of employee relations matters with empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, accommodations, and other sensitive employee situations
• Champion and contribute to key People Operations initiatives that enhance the employee experience and strengthen organizational capability
• Analyze employee engagement and survey data to uncover meaningful insights, identify opportunities, and support leaders in creating action plans that drive results
• Leverage workforce trends, employee feedback, and organizational data to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and solutions that improve the employee experience and business outcomes
• Partner with leaders to thoughtfully integrate AI and emerging technologies into the workplace, helping teams build new capabilities, embrace change, enhance productivity, and ensure a people-first approach to workforce transformation

Important Note:

Some of the teams supported by this Business Partner role will have operational responsibilities during Blue Jays home games, concerts, and other events.

While attending each of these events is not a requirement of this role, some evening and weekend presence will be expected to build relationships, understand operations and support business needs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial business partnering experience
• Undergraduate degree in a related field; CHRL designation (or working toward one) is an asset
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to quickly understand business priorities
• Interest in baseball, sports, or live events
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results
• Resourceful, proactive, and solutions focused
• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, and legal partnerships
• Knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR best practices
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strategic mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience coaching and advising leaders at all levels
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, and timekeeping systems (Oracle HCM, BambooHR preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Curiosity and practical application of AI and emerging technologies in the workplace
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required

Salary:

The anticipated base compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000. In addition to your base compensation, you will enjoy discretionary bonus opportunities, vacation entitlements, a comprehensive benefits package, and front‑office perks that reflect the excitement and community of working in baseball.

Position Status: Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU

• Commitment to our team - we want you to succeed!
• Ongoing, hands‑on training to help you develop your skills
• Excellent employee discount to use towards Blue Jays gear
• A unique employment experience working for the only MLB team in Canada

Blue Jays has a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.

Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to [e-mail].