Human Resources Business Partner

Job summary

The role involves partnering with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational objectives and providing strategic HR advice. Key duties include managing employee relations, leading organizational change initiatives, and driving talent development programs.

Job details

About the Opportunity Our client is a well-established global professional services organization seeking an experienced People Business Partner to join its People & Culture team. This is a strategic HR role that partners closely with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational objectives. The successful candidate will provide a combination of strategic advice and hands-on HR support, helping leaders build high-performing, engaged teams while effectively managing employee relations, organizational change, and talent initiatives. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Business Partnership Partner with business leaders to understand organizational priorities, workforce requirements, and talent needs. Develop and execute people strategies that support business objectives. Provide trusted HR advice, coaching, and guidance to leaders and employees. Identify people-related risks and develop practical solutions in partnership with HR leadership and Centres of Excellence. Use HR data, reporting, market trends, and workforce insights to support informed business decisions. Develop strong relationships with leadership teams by gaining a deep understanding of their business, strategy, and objectives. Organizational Change & Employee Engagement Support organizational change initiatives aligned with business priorities. Develop and implement change management and organizational development strategies. Partner with leaders to identify employee needs, concerns, and engagement opportunities. Analyze employee engagement trends and support the development of action plans to improve engagement and retention. Help foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Communicate HR initiatives, programs, and organizational changes effectively to employees and leadership. Employee Relations & Performance Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including performance, grievances, and workplace concerns. Manage and/or support workplace investigations and conflict resolution when required. Coach leaders on effective performance management, feedback, and employee development. Provide advice on HR matters with consideration for organizational risk and financial exposure. Support leaders in building effective teams and identifying the capabilities required to achieve business objectives. HR Programs & Projects Lead and contribute to HR projects and initiatives across areas such as: Employee engagement Performance management Talent identification and development Organizational development Change management Deliver both strategic and operational HR programs. Support broader regional, national, or global HR initiatives as required. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across HR processes, programs, and practices. Stay current with evolving HR practices, legislation, market trends, and industry developments. Qualifications & Experience Degree or post-secondary education in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partnering or generalist HR capacity. Experience providing strategic HR support to senior leaders and business stakeholders. Strong employee relations, performance management, and organizational change experience. Experience working within a professional services environment is highly desirable. Regional HR certification or professional designation is considered an asset. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use HR data and insights to inform recommendations and decisions. Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and work effectively in a dynamic environment. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded HR professional who can operate comfortably between strategic HR planning and day-to-day employee matters. You will be a trusted advisor who can build credibility quickly with leaders, challenge constructively, navigate complex employee relations situations, and translate business objectives into practical people strategies. Strong judgment, discretion, adaptability, and relationship-building skills will be critical to success in this role.

What you’ll do

The role involves partnering with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational objectives and providing strategic HR advice. Key duties include managing employee relations, leading organizational change initiatives, and driving talent development programs.

Requirements

Candidates need a degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least 7 years of progressive HR experience. Strong expertise in employee relations, performance management, and experience within a professional services environment is highly desired.

Listed skills

• Coaching · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic HR Business Partnership
• Organizational Change Management
• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Talent Identification
• Employee Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• HR Data Analysis
• Coaching
• Conflict Resolution
• Workforce Planning
• Organizational Development

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting