Description

Company Description

Our client is a recognized international leader in technological solutions and specialized industrial services, supporting major projects across North America. The company distinguishes itself through its culture of innovation and its strategic role with a unionized, multi-site workforce.

Job Description

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic human resources consultant to align corporate objectives with the needs of employees and management in the business divisions in North America.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Provides expertise in labour relations and acts as a resource person for all issues related to the unionized workforce, including casual workers.
  • Works in tandem with site managers to resolve conflicts and grievances consistently, transparently, and fairly.
  • Responsible for the interpretation and execution of contracts and related procedures (for example, articles of collective agreements and grievance procedures).
  • Works with front-line managers to resolve the issues underlying grievances at the source.
  • Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the company’s operations and related challenges (such as talent retention, competitive total rewards practices, employee engagement, etc.).
  • Acts as a coach and equips the supervisory team in the management of its teams.
  • Creates strong relationships with front-line managers and the executive team by demonstrating a high level of credibility.
  • Reviews and recommends compensation strategies to attract and retain employees, while ensuring internal equity and consistency in the company’s compensation practices.
  • Acts as a champion of organizational change and brings a positive influence in organizational culture change initiatives.
  • Provides recommendations and supports workforce management and the execution of strategic succession planning according to the needs of the company and its objectives.
  • Identifies short-, medium- and long-term resource issues, as well as the plan to address them.
  • Builds strong partnerships with front-line managers, employees, and the leadership team to support improved team relationships, cross-departmental efficiency, and helps maintain employee morale and satisfaction, thereby increasing productivity and retention.
  • Responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with the various applicable provincial laws.
  • Responsible with local managers for identifying and supporting development plans for high-potential or promotion-ready employees, including coordinating talent assignments/rotations in different functions and/or regions.
  • Collaborates with HR colleagues in North America to identify opportunities for improvements to the HR function and service to internal customers in the region.
  • Plans, presents and implements HR projects for the region.
  • Can be assigned to support the operations of other divisions or groups, depending on the needs of the business.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a relevant field.
  • Minimum of 10 to 15 years of applied experience in an HR Business Partner role, demonstrating skills in solving complex organizational problems and labour relations.
  • Ability to express oneself in French and English.
  • Knowledge of the Quebec Labour Standards and of other Canadian provinces (mainly Ontario and British Columbia).
  • Knowledge of U.S. labor laws an asset.
  • Experience in labour relations in the Canadian construction industry.
  • Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to translate business plans and needs into targeted HR initiatives to achieve results.
  • Knowledge of several HR disciplines including diagnosis and organizational intervention, labour relations, succession planning and employee development, performance management, total rewards, etc.
  • Ability to diagnose, identify and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Experience and competence in conflict management, at several levels, as well as in internal problems related to the execution of business strategies.
  • Recognized consulting skills.

Work Conditions & Compensation

  • Permanent position, full time.
  • 1 to 2 days of remote possible.
  • Salary between $130,000 and $140,000 base & bonuses yearly.
  • Group insurance plan.
  • Group RRSP plan.
  • Friendly work environment.
  • On-site parking available.
  • Available to travel to Ontario occasionally and to the United States 1 to 2 times per year for short periods to visit different sites.

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