Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, provide HR insights and guidance to support strategic decisions and operational goals.
• Effectively collaborate and/or support client group leaders and employees with all HR-related matters.
• Lead key strategic HR initiatives as identified through corporate goal setting with sound project management skills.
• Drive organizational development by partnering with leaders to evaluate and enhance structures, roles, and processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering long-term effectiveness.
• With expertise, understand business needs and challenges to best develop/provide solutions that influence positive outcomes.
• Oversee and partner with leaders for annual talent management processes such as performance reviews and succession planning, assisting leaders with identifying high-potential employees and successors for key positions.
• Effectively advise people leaders on performance management matters such as development plans and performance improvement plans.
• Partner with people leaders on complex employee relations issues and provide guidance on the interpretation and application of all employment related legislation and company policies to mitigate potential risks.
• Manage disability cases relating to short and long-term disability, WCB, CNESST, and/or WSIB claims.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with management and employees at all levels to realize the most effective outcomes of people plans and strategies.
• Leverage HR data and analytics to identify trends and provide actionable insights. As required, prepare presentation decks with generated data that provides compelling narratives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in human resources, having spent a minimum of 5 years delivering strategic, client-facing human resources solutions in an HR Business Partner role.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP/CHRL) Designation is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism in French and English (verbal and written) is required.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement, implementing scalable HR solutions that align with current and future business goals.
• Strong functional knowledge in all aspects of human resources practices, policies and programs.
• Deep understanding of employment legislation with preference for knowledge of the Canada Labour Code and having worked in a federally regulated environment.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities with a sense of urgency and flexibility.
• A self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining sense of team.
• A critical thinker who as an exceptional ability to problem solve and implement solutions.
• Advanced project and time management, communication and attention to detail skills and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor leaders, resolve conflicts, and build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization.
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, .
• Previous experience with ADP WorkForce Now and/or Jobvite (ATS) is considered an asset.