The Opportuntiy:
Our client, a large multi-site infrastructure and construction organization, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support its Western Ontario operations. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources & Labour Relations, you will work closely with senior operational leaders, HR colleagues and union representatives to align people strategies with business priorities. You will guide leaders across employee and labour relations, workforce planning, talent management, performance, succession and change. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for a self-directed HR professional who can build trusted relationships and strengthen consistent HR practices across a dispersed, growing workforce.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned groups, working with leaders to develop and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, talent reviews and talent management initiatives; analyze workforce trends and recommend improvements.
- Advise leaders on collective agreements, Ontario employment legislation, HR policies and best practices; guide investigations, conflict resolution, attendance, performance management and progressive discipline.
- Manage day-to-day labour relations, including grievances and union communications, while supporting positive union-management relationships, engagement and retention.
- Coach leaders on leadership effectiveness, performance, employee engagement and change; support leadership development and deliver HR training and communications.
- Support selected management and critical-role recruitment, including requisition intake and selection; partner with Talent Acquisition on the search process.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, Health & Safety, Learning & Development and other HR partners to deliver integrated solutions and improve HR programs.
- Conduct regular site visits and lead or contribute to enterprise HR projects, organizational growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
- At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience, including business partnering with senior operational leaders.
- An undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
- Practical labour-relations experience in a unionized environment, including comfort with routine grievances and communication with union representatives; construction, infrastructure, industrial or manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of Ontario employment legislation and demonstrated capability across employee relations, labour relations, talent management, organizational development and change management.
- Strong business acumen, sound judgment and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence leaders and work independently across a geographically dispersed workforce.
- Experience with Workday and JD Edwards is an asset.
- A valid Ontario driver’s licence and satisfactory driver’s abstract are required for regular regional travel.
Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000.
