Strategic Human Resources Partner

6 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Plains Midstream Canada Full time

Position Type:

Regular

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) stands as a premier provider in the transportation and midstream sector, focusing on the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Our operations include strategically located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, the separation of NGL from natural gas, and the fractionation of NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, such as propane and butane.

With a robust leadership team and a committed workforce, coupled with our expertise in logistics and marketing, PMC is poised to deliver flexible, value-added services to our clients both now and in the future.

Role Overview:

The HR Business Partner is responsible for cultivating effective relationships with executive and senior leadership within designated departments to proactively address business challenges and achieve organizational objectives through pragmatic, data-driven HR solutions. This role will collaborate closely with our North American Information Services (IS) and Canadian Commercial Assets, Supply & Trading divisions.

Leadership Collaboration
  • Establishes trust to nurture effective relationships with executive and senior leadership to influence and attain business outcomes.
  • Consults with assigned business units, stakeholders, and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ascertain business requirements.
  • Analyzes and interprets data to devise solutions that enhance team dynamics, boost morale, and improve employee retention.
  • Utilizes data and business insight to evaluate and diagnose underlying causes of workplace issues, employing facts and data to propose actionable solutions.
  • Partners with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure HR strategies effectively tackle business challenges and create business value.
  • Drives change by collaborating with executive and senior leadership on planning, executing, and communicating necessary employee-related changes.
  • Oversees the rollout of annual HR initiatives (e.g., performance management, compensation, development & succession planning) within the designated client groups.
  • Provides guidance and project management for organizational restructuring and workforce planning.
Employee Relations Management
  • Advises executive and senior leadership on employee relations matters and offers guidance as needed.
  • Delivers ongoing performance management support to executive senior leadership (coaching, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Collaborates with the legal department on complex employee relations issues as necessary.
  • Conducts thorough and objective investigations to address and resolve intricate employee relations challenges.
Data Analysis & Strategic Insight
  • Performs continuous analysis of employee/talent data and reports trends, concerns, and successes to senior leadership, including:
    • Position Management
    • Headcount, Turnover, Exit data
    • Internal equity
    • Employee engagement
  • Develops innovative strategies and roadmaps aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Collaborates with senior leaders to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, providing strategies to optimize employee performance.
  • Evaluates the employee implications of business decisions and recommends strategies to maintain productivity and engagement.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in an HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or similar capacity with a focus on collaboration with senior leaders and performance consulting.
  • Willingness to travel up to 15%, primarily to the US for team and client engagements.
  • Proven ability to:
    • Craft and implement innovative and proactive solutions to complex challenges;
    • Coach, influence, and build trust among senior management;
    • Effectively plan, prioritize, and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment;
    • Collaborate across multiple business functions within Plains;
    • Compile and analyze data using MS Excel and HRIS;
    • Demonstrate strategic thinking and attention to detail;
    • Exhibit sound judgment and experience in assessing business-related risks;
    • Comprehend, interpret, and apply relevant laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies;
    • Thrive in a fast-paced culture;
    • Interpret the needs of stakeholders and business leaders;
    • Contribute to a strong 'team first' environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPHR designation.
  • Experience with Workday HRIS.

At Plains, our employees are the cornerstone of our success. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program designed to ensure the safety, health, and happiness of our workforce. We strive to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while respecting our employees' need for personal and family time, reflected in our outstanding benefits program. As part of our commitment to being an employer of choice, Plains is dedicated to conducting business sustainably and responsibly.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use, and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process.

All applicants not selected for an interview will have their personal information permanently deleted or disposed of, except for their resume, which will be retained for future suitable positions.



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