Human Resources Business Partner

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time

**At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us**

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**Job Summary**

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for collaborating with the assigned functions and providing advice and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on all matters relating to Human Resources (HR). The position is accountable for implementing HR initiatives. The incumbent acts as a change agent for the functions’ LR approach and how they lead others. In addition, the role ensures superior coaching and influencing skills to counsel managers at all levels, fostering positive working relationships with both function leaders and the Union employees and Officials working under the Collective Bargaining Agreements.

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**Main Responsibilities**

Human Resources

Advise and counsel front line leaders on all aspects of human resources including acting as a point of contact for interpretations of Company Policies

Administer collective agreements for the assigned functions, including grievance management

Lead human resources and relations coaching for both front line supervisors and Managers

Participate in workforce planning and Talent Acquisition initiatives in conjunction with the recruitment team

Take part in performance management activities including preparing performance improvement plans and coaching managers

Participate in talent management initiatives, including identifying skills gaps, and recommending development initiatives to support succession plans

Coach people managers in leadership development and company policies

Act as a point of contact for employees on all HR related matters including the understanding of HR policies

Lead the annual compensation review and promotion requests

Lead succession planning discussions and Talent management reviews

Participate in manager onboarding activities

Drive employee engagement and recognition initiatives

Review exit interviews with departing employees

Participate in policies, program definition, and ensure adherence

Act as a counselor for managers regarding HR policies

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires mínimal monthly travel (10%).

**Requirements**:
Experience

**Human Resources**

Minimum 5 years of generalist experience in human resources, supporting multi-level clients within a heavy industrial setting (field or multi-plant setting)

Experience in response writing to a third party (Tribunal, Human Rights Commission, Labour Arbitration, Industrial Relations Board)

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Labour or Industrial Relations, Industrial Psychology or equivalent

Professional in Human Resources (CPHR designation), or actively working toward certification

Competencies

Continuously displays a customer centric attitude in order to improve the customer’s journey

Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

Makes informed and timely decisions to get things done

Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes

Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

Is agile in responding to the rapid evolution of the industry and of technology

Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

Leverages feedback and coaching to improve performance

Fosters diverse representation, and diversity of thought and experience as a strategic advantage

Initiates and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation

Ability to develop arguments with supporting jurisprudence

Ability to represent Company in official capacity

Ability to influence senior management, establish and maintain collaborative partnerships

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Mediation skills

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