Human Resource Business Partner (Strategic Talent Advisor)

Human Resource Business Partner (Strategic Talent Advisor)

Thornhill, ON, Canada

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different – You’re not just looking for another role — you want to shape something. As a Strategic Talent Advisor (HR Business Partner), you’ll partner with senior leaders in our Earth & Environment business to drive a thriving, diverse, high‑performance culture. You'll influence strategic business decisions, act as a trusted advisor, and ensure our talent strategy fuels the success of the teams you support.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Partner closely with senior leaders to align business and talent strategies, enabling the achievement of financial and organizational goals.
• Provide executive coaching and strategic guidance to support major change initiatives, organizational redesigns, and workforce planning.
• Review and interpret HR KPIs and people insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities—translating them into actionable people strategies.
• Strengthen collaboration between HR Centres of Excellence, Shared Services, and Corporate functions to deliver seamless and consistent employee experiences.
• Champion succession planning, facilitating discussions to identify emerging diverse talent and support development plans for high-potential employees.
• Lead critical role planning with client groups, ensuring robust pipelines through internal development or partnership with Talent Acquisition for external search.
• Guide leaders through performance management cycles to cultivate a high‑performance culture rooted in clarity, accountability, and equity.
• Partner with Compensation experts to support equitable and consistent application of pay programs and salary decisions.
• Analyze engagement, exit, and feedback data to recommend targeted actions that elevate culture, belonging, and employee experience.
• Support talent development and redeployment strategies, fostering a culture of growth, continuous learning, and mobility.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Deep experience influencing and advising senior leaders in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect talent strategy to operational and financial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose organizational challenges and develop people-focused solutions that drive cultural and business impact.
• Expertise in organizational development, talent planning, and change management.
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to interpret people analytics and translate insights into action.
• A collaborative, relationship‑centered approach paired with the courage to challenge constructively.
• A hands‑on, “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves” style with a genuine passion for people and organizational success.
• 8+ years in a strategic HR advisory or HR business partner role, ideally in a large, matrixed organization.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we help tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize and support the need for balance in our lives.
  

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000
• MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

Disclosure:

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Job Info

• Job Identification 91975
• Posting Date 07/28/2026, 01:45 PM

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

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