Business Partner, Human Resources- Global Mobility

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on :

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we :

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people.

We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

About the Opportunity

We are looking an Human Resource Business Partner - Global Mobility to join our growing Aecon Team.

In the new position, you will concentrate on activities related to US immigration and mobility.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor for our clients, with the expertise to advise on US and international immigration and tax laws and provide exceptional relocation services, ensuring successful integration of employees and their families into new countries
• Provide US and international project mobility guidance and support, including researching visa and work permit requirements
• Provide support for LMIA’s and Canadian work permits
• Facilitate the smooth transition of cross-border talent by liaising between the employee, HR, payroll, benefits, tax and operations
• Manage tax process and filing requirements for employees, including preparation of secondment agreements and certificates of coverage, TEQ repayment tracking and act as the liaison between accountant and employees to manage tax returns and refunds
• Under Director’s supervision, conduct research and benchmarking and remain current on emerging legislation and best practices within the field of immigration and mobility
• Develop and enhance templates, checklists, brochures and policies for cross-border and international projects, including developing a US playbook, managing US SharePoint site and compiling and maintaining Business Traveler Policy
• Provide strategic input into the continued development of best in class’ mobility programs and practices
• Audit and track employee’s travel outside of their home country
• Source relevant service providers internationally and in the US and make recommendations to the Director
• Provide comprehensive relocation support for arriving and departing expats, including; housing, shipping of personal goods, setting up bank accounts, school enrollment, vehicle assignments as required
• Develop and recommend overall global mobility policies and programs for the organization, as well as specific enhancements to current policies, programs and practices
• Develop, manage and foster key relationships with vendors such as realtors, movers, tax advisors, relocation providers, etc.
• Advise employees on international and domestic moves
• Maintain crossborder policies and templates

What you Bring to the Team

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Communications, Business or equivalent
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience working in immigration and mobility
• Strong understanding of Canadian and / or US immigration laws
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and matrixed environment / structure with high resiliency
• Superior problem solving skills, ability to demonstrate agility in creating valuable solutions to complex issues quickly
• Proven ability to maintain confidential information
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple assignments and accountabilities
• Tactful and effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact with all levels
• within the organization and influence as required
• Strong reporting, analytical and process improvement skills
• Strong customer service skills with the proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with all level of employees through intuitive business insight and personal credibility;

this includes the ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes

• Desire to effect change and suggest process improvements with ability to implement and deliver timely results
15 days ago