Strategic Human Resources Business Partner (Contract)

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transit agency in Toronto is seeking a Strategic HR Business Partner to drive impactful people strategies. The candidate will partner with senior leadership, manage HR initiatives, and promote an inclusive culture. This role requires a university degree, strong leadership skills, and relevant HR experience. Competitive health benefits and a pension plan are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible HR experience in performance and talent management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior divisional leadership in talent and performance management.
• Utilize HR metrics to develop data-driven HR solutions.
• Manage employee relations issues and support change management strategies.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Leadership

Data Analytics

Change Management

Education

University degree in Human Resources Management or related discipline

Job description

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Toronto's subway system to get people where they need to go better, faster, and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward, and playing as a team.

NOTE: This is a contract opportunity for 16 months.

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and inclusive Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) to deliver impactful people strategies that drive business results and elevate the employee experience across the enterprise. Supporting our Corporate Functions including Legal, Enterprise, Commercial Real Estate, IT, Marketing, and Payments, this role partners with senior leaders (Directors, Vice Presidents, and Executive Vice Presidents) as a trusted advisor providing strategic HR guidance, planning, and change leadership aligned with organizational priorities.

We are looking for an individual who thrives on building trusted relationships, influences, and enables leaders, and navigates complex organizational needs with clarity, confidence, and care. Through a client-centric lens, the SHRBP will lead HR initiatives, design tailored strategies and solutions, and adapt to meet evolving business needs.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and collaborative HR professional to help shape a high-performing, client-focused, and inclusive culture at one of the most transformational public organizations in the province.

Why Join Metrolinx

Metrolinx HR team has been recognized by HRD Canada as one of the 2025 Top HR Innovators and Most Innovative HR Teams, celebrated for reshaping the HR landscape with pioneering strategies in wellness, talent management, and recruitment.

What we offer :

• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA
• Learning and development opportunities
• An open and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and wellness spending account
• Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

Metrolinx is committed to helping our leaders achieve their goals through continuous learning, professional development, and support.

What will I be doing

• Strategic HR Programs & Initiatives: Support senior divisional leadership in talent and performance management, strategic workforce planning, employee and labour relations, succession planning, employee engagement, leadership coaching, internal communications, and organizational design and transformation.
• Data Analytics & Fluency: Utilize HR metrics, collect and analyze data to proactively identify issues and trends, and develop customized, data-driven HR solutions.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee relations issues with clients (e.g., workplace disputes), including leading non-WHD investigations.
• HR Policy & CoE Partnerships: Provide ongoing strategic HR partnership to business leaders on HR programs, practices, policies, legislation, and regulatory requirements, including interpretation of policies, risk identification, and recommended solutions; act as liaison with HR COEs to support comprehensive service delivery.
• Change Management: Support clients with development and implementation of change management and intervention strategies for major projects and transformational plans with HR implications.
• HR Coach & Leadership: Provide leadership, technical guidance, training, coaching, and mentoring to HR Generalists.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and manage interdisciplinary teams to improve processes and programs for clients and within HR.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a university degree or college diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Progressively responsible generalist HR experience, including performance management, talent management, business transformation, organizational design, policies, and legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for presentations, consultations, and reports.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills to coach and guide HR Generalists, HR partners, and senior leaders, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational design, change management, and project management principles for leading transformation projects.

Nice to Have (Assets) :

• Masters degree in Organizational Development, Adult Education, Human Resources, or related discipline.
• Certifications such as CHRP/CHRL, CTDP, PROSCI (Change Management), or PMP (Project Management).

Don't Meet Every Requirement

If you're excited about working with Metrolinx but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous peoples, Black individuals, racialized persons, women, people with disabilities, and those with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations.

Accommodation :

We value the skills and experiences each person brings and are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Recruitment team.

Application Process :

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Communication will be via email; ensure your contact information is current and checked regularly. A Criminal Record Check may be required. Misleading or inaccurate information may disqualify your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.