Strategic HR Partner – Bilingual EN/FR | 25% Travel

DHL Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our Canadian team in Montreal or Mississauga. You will translate business priorities into practical people strategies, advising leaders on talent, organization design, and change management.

The role emphasizes responsible AI adoption and data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, manage multiple HR initiatives, and help shape a high-performing culture while traveling ~25% of the time.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel ~25% with more travel for Mississauga-based candidates.
• Bachelor's degree + CHRP/CHRL designation asset.
• Minimum five years of progressive HR Business Partner experience in a fast-paced organization.
• Strong business acumen linking operational needs to workforce solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives with limited supervision.
• Strong consulting, influencing and coaching skills.
• Broad HR expertise across employee relations, performance, learning, and change.
• Experience with HRIS and data analytics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to leaders to shape people strategies and action plans.
• Identify risks and drive practical HR solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Lead multiple HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment with autonomy.
• Use workforce data and analytics to diagnose trends and inform decisions.
• Champion responsible use of AI and automation in HR practices.
• Partner on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Drive talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development.
• Lead complex employee relations matters with timely, fair outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Travel willingness

Business acumen

People analytics mindset

Change management

Coaching and influencing

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/Business

CHRP/CHRL designation asset

Tools

HRIS

AI-enabled HR tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our Canadian team in Montreal or Mississauga. You will translate business priorities into practical people strategies, advising leaders on talent, organization design, and change management.

The role emphasizes responsible AI adoption and data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, manage multiple HR initiatives, and help shape a high-performing culture while traveling ~25% of the time.