HR Business Partner

Our client is an innovative clean energy organization operating in a global environment. They are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to act as the senior HR presence at their Canadian site. This is a highly hands-on, operational role supporting a small, technical workforce while aligning local HR practices with global standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers in Canada
• Manage employee relations matters, performance issues, and HR consultations
• Support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding
• Implement global HR policies locally and ensure compliance with Canadian and BC employment legislation
• Own the end-to-end payroll process in partnership with an external payroll provider
• Manage payroll timelines, reviews, approvals, and escalations
• Oversee benefits administration, renewals, and vendor relationships
• Support compensation decisions, salary structures, and pay band implementation
• Coordinate the annual performance and appraisal cycle
• Maintain and optimize HR systems and employee records
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal employment legislation
• Act as the primary HR interface between the Canadian site and global HR teams
• Support workforce planning and HR initiatives

Requirements

Must Have

• 5–8+ years of progressive HR experience in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and BC employment legislation
• Experience acting as the senior HR presence at a local site
• Hands-on experience coordinating payroll and benefits with a managed-service provider
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and payroll systems
• Strong communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills
• Legal authorization to work in Canada

Nice to Have

• CPHR designation (completed or in progress)
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization
• Exposure to change or project-based HR initiatives

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013375167 in all correspondence.

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