Human Resources - Business Partner - 18 month Contract

Job summary

The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, managing complex employee relations, performance management, and organizational HR initiatives. They will also provide guidance on U.S. employment legislation and support workforce planning and talent development strategies.

Job details

Position: HR Business Partner Location: Remote (GTA, ON) Salary: $100,000-$120,000 per year + $5,000 Completion Bonus Job Type: Permanent - 18-month mat leave Posting Type: Open vacancy Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, solving complex people challenges, and having a direct impact on the employee experience? Our client is looking for a HR Business Partner to join their growing People & Engagement team. This is an opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional to take ownership of meaningful initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across the organization. You'll have the opportunity to work across employee relations, talent management, performance, HR programs, compliance, and employee engagement while helping leaders build strong, high-performing teams. What's in it for You? - $100,000-$120,000 annual salary - $5,000 completion bonus - 3 weeks of vacation - Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM - Senior-level HR opportunity with strong exposure to leadership - Ability to influence HR programs, culture, and employee experience - Dynamic technology/SaaS environment - A varied role that combines strategic partnership with hands-on HR leadership What You'll Be Doing: - Serve as a key HR partner to managers and leaders, providing practical advice and solutions across a broad range of people-related matters. - Build strong relationships across the organization and become a go-to resource for HR guidance and support. - Take ownership of complex employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, performance concerns, conflict resolution, progressive discipline, and terminations. - Coach managers through challenging employee situations and help ensure issues are handled consistently, fairly, and in accordance with company policies and legislation. - Interpret HR policies and employment legislation and translate requirements into practical guidance for leaders and employees. - Apply your knowledge of U.S. employment legislation when advising on employee relations, policies, and workplace practices. - Partner with leadership on workforce planning, talent development, employee retention, and succession planning. - Support the annual performance management cycle and help leaders identify opportunities for employee development and growth. - Monitor HR data and workforce trends to identify potential issues and recommend strategies to improve engagement and organizational effectiveness. - Manage employee leave processes and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up. - Help introduce and implement organization-wide HR programs and initiatives within the business. - Lead HR projects focused on improving processes, strengthening the employee experience, and supporting organizational growth. - Collaborate with the broader People & Engagement team on initiatives and priorities across the organization. - Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and organizational information. What We're Looking For: - 6-10 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an HRBP, HR Manager, or comparable senior-level role. - Strong, hands-on employee relations experience - including investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, progressive discipline, and terminations. - Previous experience supporting employees and leaders within a technology, SaaS, or similarly fast-paced environment. - Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment legislation is required. - Solid understanding of employment standards, human rights, workplace policies, and HR compliance. - Experience advising and influencing managers and senior leaders on people-related decisions. - Experience managing HR programs, initiatives, and projects from planning through implementation. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to use HR data and trends to identify issues and develop actionable solutions. - Experience with HRIS platforms and advanced Microsoft Office skills. (Rippling experience is an asset) - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with employees and leaders at all levels. - Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive matters. - Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS WHO APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE POSTING WILL BE REVIEWED! REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN A CASH BONUS! For details, click here. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made by people. We may also use AI-enabled tools to support parts of the application review process. #twe1

What you’ll do

The HR Business Partner will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, managing complex employee relations, performance management, and organizational HR initiatives. They will also provide guidance on U.S. employment legislation and support workforce planning and talent development strategies.

Requirements

Candidates must have 6-10 years of progressive HR experience, including strong hands-on expertise in employee relations and performance management. A solid understanding of U.S. employment legislation and experience within a fast-paced technology or SaaS environment is required.

Benefits

• Completion bonus • 3 weeks of vacation

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Employee relations
• Talent management
• Performance management
• HR compliance
• Employee engagement
• Workforce planning
• Succession planning
• Conflict resolution
• Progressive discipline
• Workplace investigations
• U.S. employment legislation
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office
• Rippling
• Strategic partnership
• Coaching

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Software