Human Resources Business Partner

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for day-to-day decision making and prioritizing; with a focus on providing consultation to the business on strategic planning and employment related issues, while developing and managing human resources programs and procedures for departmental development. The Human Resources Business Partner will be skilled in communicating to inform, influence, and explain across a wide range of levels and audiences within the organization, and at times may facilitate difficult conversations.

What You’ll Do Here:

Compensation & Benefits

• Complete compensation analysis for workforce transitions and present recommendations to the business leaders (ex. new hires, promotions, transfers)
• Participate in year-end compensation review exercise for applicable client groups, including base pay review and STIP (Short Term Incentive Plan) administration, and distribution of employee letters
• Provide STIP level change recommendations to management team where applicable
• Work with business leadership team in constructing business cases when submitting “specials” for salary increase as applicable
• Support compensation survey participation for the line of business (i.e. summarizing data, reviewing submissions for relevance, etc.)

Disability Management

• Educate the employee on the process, benefit entitlements and maintain regular communication
• Educate the business leaders on the disability program and policies
• Update the business leaders on open cases and provide recommendations on potential next steps
• Coordinate the employee’s return to work plan, including any accommodations that must be met

Employee Relations

• Effective situation/conflict management, working closely with managers to ensure employee relations issues are handled professionally and timely and to minimize risks to the business
• Proactive outreach on HR communications (ex. supporting town halls, leadership/operational team meetings, etc.) to improve the employer-employee relationship
• Conduct investigations and deal with grievances when appropriate
• Provide advice, council, support and coach managers and employees as required
• Coach managers and employees on performance management, including company performance reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDP)
• Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) support and preparation, applying progressive discipline principles as appropriate
• Provide guidance, direction and advice to the Management team and employees regarding employment related issues including, but not limited to, the interpretation of company policies & procedures, recruitment & selection strategy, performance management, terminations, strategic planning, training & development and benefits administration
• Work closely with applicable client groups to facilitate promotions, demotions, transfers, relocations, retirements, and terminations in a professional manner. Ensuring balance between organizational and employee needs
• Conduct layoffs/terminations as required, work with terminated employees during negotiations if applicable

Talent Management

• Support managers and employees with performance management and objective setting throughout the year
• Provide advice, council and feedback on performance management strategy, ensuring business needs and individual objectives are linked
• Facilitate training or in-house learning sessions for managers and employees as required
• Facilitate Talent Reviews (9-box) / Capability Reviews and ensure appropriate follow up on actions
• Ensure training needs for the business are evaluated and appropriate training selected & rolled out
• Support succession management initiatives

Recruitment & Selection

• Work with business to define (new) role requirements, advise clients on existing role requirements, develop role profiles as required, and conduct job analysis
• Provide headcount projection and strategic workforce planning support, when applicable
• Facilitate movement of people talent within the organization based on operational changes and needs

Corporate Programs

• Support the roll-out of various corporate initiatives as required
• Take part in new/developing HR initiatives as required (ex. Performance Management Team)
• Oversee Employee Recognition programs – Service Awards, Aecon Awards
• Support the taxable benefit program

HR Team Support

• Support and oversee the daily direction of the HR Administrator (play key mentorship role to less experienced team members)
• Work with administrators to ensure they can address employee inquiries regarding company benefit programs and services, payroll inquiries, etc

HR Metrics & System Utilization

• Oversee audits to ensure the accuracy of employment information submitted to payroll and processed in the system
• Navigate through SAP effectively to provide timely support to managers/employees
• Complete ad hoc reports as requested
• Train others / aid others as required on how to navigate through systems (ex. SAP, ESS, MSS)

Training & Development

• Collect feedback on training needs and provide feedback to the training & development team for coordination
• Promote the various internal training resources available to managers and employees
• Conduct talent assessments and identify next leaders and high performers (HIPOs) for nomination-based training such as Aecon's Next Generations

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management or Business Administration
• Working towards the CHRL designation, or completed CHRL designation is an asset
• 5+ years of experience in a progressive Human Resources role
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Previous ERP experience, in particular working experience with SAP considered an asset
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Critical thinking to solve problems and make routine recommendations
• Work proactively and positively as part of a team acting with a sense of urgency
• Solid working knowledge of the major elements of Human Resources and its systems and processes
• Ability to liaise and form positive relationships with all levels of employees and management

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this opportunity is $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.