Full job description
The Senior HR Business Partner will support and execute the business’s people strategy, focusing on employee experience, employee relations, retention, and operational processes. The role involves consulting and coaching departmental leaders, balancing associate champion, leadership partner, and change agent roles. Responsibilities include partnering with VP-level leaders, implementing HR solutions for retention and engagement, resolving complex employee relations issues, coaching managers, ensuring legal compliance, building trusted relationships, collaborating cross-functionally, leading employee engagement initiatives, and analyzing data for continuous improvement. Requirements include 4-6 years progressive HR experience with 4 years in a strategic business partner role, preferred HR certification, strong knowledge of employee relations, coaching skills, ability to influence senior leaders, and commitment to DEIB. This is a 12-month fixed-term remote contract open to candidates located in Canada. Salary range for Ontario candidates is $100,000 to $118,750 CAD base.
What you'll do
- Provide business partnerships to the VP level and execute HR business strategies to drive key business results
- Guide on People matters, partnering with subject-matter experts to develop needed solutions across departments
- Implement and deliver solutions and interventions that address retention, change management, employee engagement, and leadership development
- Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to employees and managers
- Provide coaching to managers and employees on People policies, procedures, and best practices
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, staying updated on changes and best practices
- Build trusted relationships with leaders and teams, serving as a strategic partner on all People-related topics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive key business results through effective HR strategies
- Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being across departments
- Conduct surveys, analyze data, and provide insights to drive continuous improvement in employee experience
Requirements
- Minimum of 4-6 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a business partner or similar strategic role
- Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is preferred
- Proficiency in developing and executing HR initiatives that drive organizational performance
- Strong knowledge of employee relations practices and experience managing complex employee relations issues
- Strong coaching and consulting skills to guide and develop managers and leaders
- Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders and stakeholders
- Ability to navigate and manage within a complex and fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)
Benefits
Highly competitive salaryRetirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globallyCompetitive Paid time off packages including birthday's offAccess to a comprehensive mental health care programHealth benefits from day one of employmentWork from home reimbursementsOptional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and TorontoRobust training and onboarding programCoverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learningAn awesome parental leave programA friendly, welcoming, and supportive cultureSocial and team events