Lead, Human Resources Business Partner

Why join us?

Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places?

If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility.

We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live.

We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.

The HR Lead, HRBP, will be part of the HR Business Partner team, reporting to the HR Director, Oxford. The Lead, HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing strategic HR support to a variety of business across the Oxford Properties portfolio.

The incumbent will support the Director, HRBP in the areas of data reporting and analysis, talent management, succession planning and resource planning as well as support key business driven talent initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Align with senior HRBP and / or business leaders in the creation and execution of overall data-driven business strategies focused on talent and people initiatives leveraging insights from the people metrics dashboards
• Under the direction of the senior HRBP, translate business needs into HR plans and programs that support the achievement of business goals, objectives and growth plans
• Support HR cyclical processes including the talent review, employee experience survey and action plans, year end and development planning.

Embed action items into people plans leveraged throughout the year.

• Work directly with mid to senior level leaders on less complex issues with minimal guidance of a senior HRBP
• Prepare materials to support a range of HR functions including organization design, workforce strategy, succession planning and talent planning
• Provide recommendations to the Communities of Expertise (COE) on key talent programs including talent management, succession planning and resource planning as well as support key business driven talent initiatives
• Support the talent management process with respect to the talent review and succession processes to ensure the most effective use of talent and resources
• Share information, observations and learnings with partners and colleagues in a manner intended to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness across the channel.
• Lead the analysis of HR metrics to gain insight from various data sources and leverage trends to support proactive decisioning.
• Participate in cross-function projects as required
• Participate in HR learning and development initiatives
• Participate in other related activities and / or special projects as assigned
• Partner with the Sr HRBP and / or clients to build and execute HR strategies that enable the business' growth plans.
• Develop innovative solutions and programs to deliver results for our business or navigating and resolving employee relations issues, while being a champion of organizational culture and values
• Diagnose problems, identify appropriate solutions, influence the business leaders with data-driven recommendations, and drive change

Qualifications and Experience :

• 5+ years of HR experience across multiple HR disciplines (e.g. employee relations, talent management and succession management, organization development, etc.)
• Completed post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources Management or Business Administration
• Professional HR designation is an asset, or working towards completion
• Ability to diagnose issues, root cause and generate good alternative approaches and solutions
• Ability to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner using a consultative approach.
• Effective leadership, executive coaching, conflict resolution and relationship management skills
• Effective communication skills (listening, verbal, written, presentation preparation and delivery)
• Excellent time management skills with proven organizational and multi-tasking proficiency - able to respond quickly and efficiently
• Analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to use data to make decisions and solve problems
• Ability to work with employees at all levels with confidence

Our story :

Oxford Properties Group ("Oxford") is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams.

Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners.

Oxford's owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs.

A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum.

Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world's most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes.

Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.

For more information on Oxford, visit www.oxfordproperties.com

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

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Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.