HR Business Partner/partenaire d’affaires en ressources humaines

Job Details Description Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. The Role: We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team at our Montreal location, the hub of our Satellite Systems operations. 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 business area leadership, union leadership and the HR teams to navigate complex people-related challenges, foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, and drive strategic initiatives that propel our business forward. In this role, you are exceptional at instituting a collaborative approach, leveraging your top notch communication skills to partner closely with members of the business to ensure a smooth and consistent flow of people-related services to divisional leadership and staff in a complex environment. Job Responsibilities: Assess short and long-term business needs of the client group and provide both operational and consultative HR guidance and support to client groups Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders to identify key issues impacting operational goals, and offer strategic solutions Provide guidance and assistance to salaried employees and 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, HR policies and people programs Building and maintaining a positive and productive relationship with union leadership and representatives  Developing and implementing strategies to promote positive labour relations, including joint union-management committees and employee engagement initiatives  Interpreting and ensuring compliance with collective agreements, labour laws, and regulations, providing guidance and support to managers on application and interpretation  Liaising with union representatives, managing and resolving labour relations issues, including grievances, arbitrations, and collective bargaining  Collaborate with MDA’s HR team on new initiatives, process implementation and leverage team expertise in planning and delivering functional initiatives to your respective client group Communicate, facilitate, and/or present HR programs and roll-outs at the divisional and site level and work with leaders to develop and retain talent Actively participate in HR project work, such as development of new human resources strategies for the organization as a whole Candidate Profile: 5+ years of solid, professional-level generalist human resources experience, ideally in a Business Partner role Bilingual requirement – strong written and oral skills Proven experience advising and collaborating with operational business leaders in a consultative capacity and can build trusting relationships quickly Strong union experience Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, or equivalent Experience developing and implementing business solutions in medium to large, complex matrixed environments Solid understanding of applicable employment and human rights legislation in Quebec Proven skills in coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, risk management and relationship management Ability to utilize effective influencing strategies to build respect and partnerships with business leaders Excellent time management and organizational skills, and able to work in an extremely fast paced and high growth environment Strong attention to detail and proven ability to juggle and reprioritize work based on dynamic business demands and requirements Effective and persuasive oral and written communication and presentation skills Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP). We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.