Strategic HRBP for Unionized Operations

JUST HR; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Pension matching

Paid leave

Job summary

Just HR is conducting a search for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR strategy for a key operational portfolio within a large unionized environment in Vancouver, Canada.

The role requires a seasoned HR leader who can influence at a senior level, guide complex employee relations matters, and shape workforce strategies that drive performance, stability, and long-term operational success. You will partner with leaders to deliver data-informed people decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a unionized environment.
• Experience as a senior HRBP or HR leader supporting operations.
• Deep expertise in employee relations, investigations and labour relations.
• Strong knowledge of BC employment legislation.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive business-aligned HR outcomes.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or logistics preferred.
• CPHR designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior advisor to operational leadership, influencing decisions on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including high-risk investigations and dispute resolution.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen labour relations and navigate collective agreement challenges.
• Drive accountability in performance management, including coaching leaders through difficult conversations.
• Translate business priorities into forward-looking workforce and talent plans.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, collective agreements, and internal policies to mitigate risk.
• Connect operations with HR functional teams to deliver coordinated, high-impact solutions.
• Oversee attendance and absence programs, using data to identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Guide leaders in managing attendance issues through structured and consistent approaches.
• Support return-to-work planning and workplace accommodations in collaboration with internal partners.
• Lead or contribute to change initiatives, ensuring workforce impacts are well managed.
• Provide insight and recommendations using HR metrics and operational data.
• Mentor and support more junior HR team members as needed

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Labour relations

BC employment law

Data-driven HR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Just HR is conducting a search for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR strategy for a key operational portfolio within a large unionized environment in Vancouver, Canada.

The role requires a seasoned HR leader who can influence at a senior level, guide complex employee relations matters, and shape workforce strategies that drive performance, stability, and long-term operational success. You will partner with leaders to deliver data-informed people decisions.