Human Resources Manager

Building on more than five decades of trusted Canadian defense delivery and prime contractor execution from MDA Space, 49North offers engineering discipline, operational reliability and mission assurance to large, mission critical programs, including integrated advanced sensing technologies, autonomous systems, secure digital mission systems, defense qualified electronics and long term sustainment and in service support for platforms across land, air, maritime and joint domains. The Role: Join Our Team as a Strategic HR Partner We are seeking a seasoned Manager, HRBP to join our team at our team at our Richmond, BC location, but supporting our 49 North division in Ottawa, Ontario, and supporting our senior leaders. As a trusted advisor to our business leaders, you will leverage your exceptional relationship-building, strategic thinking and results-orientation skills to drive business outcomes and deliver tailored people solutions that enable our organization to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. In this critical role, you will partner closely with senior leadership, and business area HR teams to navigate complex people-related challenges, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive strategic initiatives that propel our business forward. Job

Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic HR support to multiple client groups/functions, to drive business outcomes and achieve organizational objectives. This includes developing and implementing HR strategies, programs, and initiatives that align with business priorities, support the growth and development of the organization and enhance employee engagement and retention
- Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders toidentifykey talent issuesimpactingbusiness goals, and offer strategic solutions, includingidentifyingandretainingtop talent
- Provide expert guidance andassistanceto managers on a wide range of human resource issues, including employee relations, conflict resolution, performance and compensation management, employee retention and engagement, workplace accommodations, and employment legislation, HRpoliciesand people programs
- Partner with leaders to design and implement organizational structures, processes, and systems that support businessobjectivesand drive efficiency and effectiveness
- Develop and implement organizational design plans to support business objectives
- Design and implement cultural transformation and change management initiatives to support businessobjectivesand drive employee engagement and retention
- Identifyand implement process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
- Develop and execute integration plans for mergers and acquisitions to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
- Collaborate closely with MDA’s HR COE team to design and implement new initiatives, process implementation and leverage teamexpertisein planning and delivering functional initiatives to respective client group
- Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, with the ability to shift between strategic, operational, and tactical levels
- Communicate,facilitate, and/or present talent programs and rollouts at the business area level
- Activelyparticipatein HR enterprise initiatives, such as development of new human resources talent programs for the organization as a whole
- Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation, including communicating,trainingandmonitoringchanges and providing coaching to leaders
- Analyze HR data and metrics to inform business decisions,identifytrends, and measure the impact of HR initiatives
- Manage through ambiguity, uncertainty, and changing priorities, whilemaintaininga solution-oriented approach
- Provide responsive andtimelysupport to business leaders and employees, ensuring that HR services are delivered ina timelyand effective manner
- Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices
- Collaborating with other HR functions to ensure integrated HR services
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity
- Workforce planning and talent management strategies to drive business growth and innovation, such as critical talent planning and succession
- Provide coaching and guidance to senior executives on HR-related matters, including talent management, organizational design, and change management
- Develop andmaintainrelationships with external partners, including consultants, vendors, and industry experts to stay informed about best practices and emerging trends
- Sharing best practices and knowledge across HR teams to drive consistency and excellence in HR service delivery
- Developing andmaintainingstrong relationships with HR leaders and teams across the organization to drive collaboration and alignment Candidate Profile:
- A seasoned human resource professional with 10+ years of related business partnering experience, with a focus on strategic HR leadership and s