Business Partner, People Operations

Who are we? At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany. The People Operations Business Partner is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support. The role is important in executing people initiatives, facilitating change, providing support to enable our employees to achieve their best and driving HR functional excellence. The role acts as a strategic advisor and trusted counsel to business leaders, translating organizational goals into people strategies that drive performance, culture, and growth. What you will do? Strategic Partnership • Serve as a trusted advisor to partnering business leaders • Understand the business function’s goals, challenges, and financial drivers well enough to proactively identify people-related risks and opportunities • Translate business strategy into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities • Play an active role in the design, implementation and maintenance of HR initiatives, that support organizational strategy Talent Management • Partner with leaders on succession planning, high-potential identification, and leadership development • Guide performance management cycles, including calibration, promotion, and compensation discussions • Identify skill gaps and partner with L&D to close them • Support workforce planning and headcount forecasting aligned to business goals Organizational Design & Change • Advice on org structure, spans of control, and reporting relationships • Lead or support restructuring, reorganizations, and M&A integration from a people perspective • Act as a change agent during periods of transformation, ensuring communication and adoption Employee Relations & Culture • Coach managers on handling performance issues, conflict, and difficult conversations • Investigating and resolving employee relations issues • Monitor engagement data and partner with leaders to act on findings • Champion Diversity and Inclusion programs for the Company. • Manage employee leave of absence, disability cases and gradual returns to work Data-Driven Decision Making • Use people analytics (turnover, engagement, performance distribution, DEI metrics) to inform recommendations • Present insights and recommendations to leadership, not just reports • Track the effectiveness of HR interventions against business KPIs What will you bring? • Education: University or college degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or equivalent experience • Experience: 5+years of HR Experience, including 2+ years in a business-facing HRBP or Generalist role. • Skills: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; high level of professionalism, integrity, discretion and judgment; strong attention to detail; ability to solve problems, prioritize, in a fast-paced and changing environment • Experience using people data to build a business case and influence decisions • Other: Required to obtain security clearance. Why work for OSI? • Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork. • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best. • Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program. • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment! If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

The People Operations Business Partner acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, translating organizational goals into effective people strategies. They are responsible for managing full-cycle HR initiatives, including talent management, organizational design, employee relations, and data-driven performance improvements.

Candidates must possess a university or college degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of HR experience is required, with at least 2 years in a business-facing HRBP or Generalist role.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • RSP • Vacation • Professional development program

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• Human resources
• Strategic planning
• Talent management
• Organizational design
• Change management
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Succession planning
• People analytics
• Diversity and inclusion
• Workforce planning
• Leadership development
• Conflict resolution
• Data-driven decision making
• Communication
• Professionalism
• High Potential Identification
• Influencing Skills
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations
• Organizational Strategy
• Influencing Without Authority
• Organizational Skills
• Talent Management
• Organizational Design
• People Analytics
• Functional Excellence
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Business Case
• Performance Management
• Forecasting
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Leadership Development
• Open Systems Interconnection
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Organizational Development
• Business Strategies
• Strategic Partnership
• Workforce Planning
• Succession Planning
• Security Clearance
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• People Operations Business Partner
• Human Resources Business Partner
• Human Resource Managers
• Human Resources Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week