Senior Strategic, Human Resources Partner - Engineering

CN360; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Toronto seeks a Sr. Strategic HR Partner to align people strategies with business goals. This role requires a strong HR generalist with over 8 years of experience in industrial settings. Key responsibilities include advising leaders on talent management and driving engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degrees and excellent communication skills, fostering a collaboration-focused culture.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for career growth

Safety-focused culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of generalist experience in human resources.
• Broad expertise with deep experience in all matters concerning HR.
• Regarded as a great communicator and able to build strong partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive creation of people strategies ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Advise leaders on talent assessments and succession planning.
• Lead engagement strategy and monitor improvements consistently.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Influencing

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or related fields

Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you are part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely—helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Sr. Strategic HR Partner acts as strategic partner to business unit leaders from assigned portfolios, aligning people strategies with business goals. This role is pivotal in translating enterprise-wide people initiatives into tailored, high-impact solutions that drive organizational performance. By fostering strong relationships with leaders, this role champions a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic partner to business unit leaders, driving the creation of the people strategies and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Advise and coach leaders on success profiles (what good looks like) through talent programs, including talent assessments, succession planning and leadership development, leveraging tools and frameworks from HR CoEs
• Co-own the engagement strategy, action plan and execution of the activities ensuring engagement participation and improvements are demonstrated consistently across the various teams
• Analyze workforce trends (internal & external) using data provided by the CoEs; such as attrition, retention and corporate targets to identify gaps and offer actionable insights to business leaders that feed their people strategy and align HR initiatives with organizational targets
• Drive business leaders to align with best practices related to organizational design and job architecture, leveraging tools and frameworks from the CoEs
• Provide advisory services on Change Management, leveraging tools and framework from the CoEs, to support the business leaders in implementing and executing the people strategy
• Operations Support
• Lead Business Community forums for the assigned portfolios
• Ensure seamless execution of HR initiatives, monitoring impact and driving operational excellence
• Resolve escalations from People Services, providing expert guidance and business insights to address complex or sensitive HR issues within the business unit

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel (~15%) to various CN properties.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 8+ years of generalist experience in human resources, supporting multi-level clients within a heavy industrial setting (field or multi-plant setting)
• Broad expertise with deep experience in all matters concerning HR
• Regarded as a great communicator, clear and concise, influencer and negotiator; able to build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders including leaders

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or related fields
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or equivalent*
• Member of a Professional Order such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) *
• *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Data Insights
• Results Oriented
• Customer Centricity
• Critical Thinking
• Solution Oriented
• Change Management
• Business Acumen
• Knowledge of the Network
• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Advisory
• Coaching & Influencing

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of HR processes
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
• Bilingualism*
• *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN\'s network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America\'s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. We encourage all potential applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every job requirement listed. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.