Sr. HR Business Partner - Hybrid (Mississauga or Markham, Ontario)

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM has an immediate opening for a Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP). The HRBP is an individual contributor role reporting to the HR Business Leader and will work on a team of experienced HR Partners. This position is part of the Canada Region HR team and will be responsible for partnering with assigned client group(s).This is for a newly created position.

In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with the leaders to deliver a people strategy / talent agenda that drives business performance and growth. You will deliver a best-in-class employee experience through manager and employee coaching, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, labor and employee relations strategy, and implementing strategic HR initiatives (i.e., talent, culture, inclusion & diversity) at the local level.

This position will offer some flexibility for hybrid work schedules, to include both in-office presence and virtual work, to be based from either Mississauga or Markham, Ontario, Canada .

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as day-to-day and strategic partner to assigned client group(s) including activities such as supporting/leading on employee relations, talent management, performance management, HR reporting and compliance.

• Coach and consult leaders and people managers on organizational effectiveness, talent management, performance and development so they can lead the organization to meet established business targets using best practice techniques and processes.​

• Leverage change management and organizational development tools to facilitate organizational redesigns, team integrations and new manager assimilations. ​

• Facilitate the talent review process and create plans to develop and deploy our key talent and address succession gaps.​

• Implement and support talent development, performance management, and engagement initiatives within client groups in order to become “a great place to work” company.​

• Analyze people metrics to identify trends and courses of action; make people metrics visible routinely to drive leadership behavior and action.​

• In collaboration with Compensation team, ensure client group is able to attract, reward, and retain needed talent while ensuring internal pay equity.​

• Understand existing workforce and work with managers to anticipate program wins and losses to redeploy resources.

• Work with Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers and Resource Directors to ensure robust, efficient, process that secures the key talent we need to manage the business.​

• Providing consultation, guidance and support in all matters related to employee relations including performance management, code of conduct, fair employment practices, accommodations and all other application of local policies, work rules, procedures and applicable laws.​

• Provide business and employee perspective and insights to Centers of Excellence in order to represent the business in HR strategy/program/policy development.​

• Supporting client groups with day-to-day inquiries which may include guidance on Employee Center submissions, Workday, partnering with People Services or other CoEs, responding to employee inquiries, and providing various business line support as needed.

• Support the HR Business Leader with preparing and analyzing HR metrics and reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field plus at least 8 years of experience in HR roles or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labour laws, and regulations.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategic HR Business Partner experience, including experience working in complex, global organizations

• Experience working within a professional / consulting services company

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Workday

• Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as excellent problem solving & critical thinking skills

• French language skills.

• Indigenous relations experience an asset

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canada work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100000 to $145000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

ReqID: J10138720

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: AME Support

Career Area: Human Resources

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: CAD 100000 - CAD 145000 - yearly