HR Business Partner

As part of our North American HR team, the HR Business Partner will provide core HR support (employee relations, talent acquisition, policies and procedures development, compliance, talent development, succession planning, compensation, employee engagement, etc.) to assigned business units that operate within a combined North American and International presence. If you have a passion for collaborating and building programs and initiatives and want to be part of a team that is driving innovation & clean technology, we would like to hear from you.

**Position Responsibilities**
- Human Resources:_
- Manage multiple client portfolios across the organization, including employees based in regions across Canada
- Build partnerships with Site Leaders within the assigned business units to understand operational goals and needs
- Plan and implement HR programs, services, processes and procedures which align and integrate with the changing needs of the business units and functions supported
- Work in collaboration with the HR team to build employee engagement programs while exploring best practices, trends and emerging issues in the industry
- Track, record and analyze data as it pertains to workforce requirements, produce HR metrics and report
- Compensation & Benefits:_
- Complete compensation analysis for workforce transitions and present recommendations to the business leaders (promotions, transfers etc.)
- Participate in compensation reviews for applicable client groups, including bonus and annual merit administration, and distribution of employee letters
- Recruitment & Selection:_
- Partner with hiring managers to thoroughly understand position requirements, including knowledge, skills and abilities required for the role and team
- Develop recruitment strategies to attract talent and stay on top of market trends
- Employee & Manager Relations:_
- Provide guidance to both managers and employees on employee-related issues, resolving in an effective and timely manner
- Inform, train and support managers on various talent management activities and HR programs; evaluate team structures, skill sets and advise managers on opportunities to strengthen their team’s capabilities while developing individual team members
- Support and oversee employment contract changes, transfers and re-organizations within departments
- Partner with managers in the execution of annual performance management cycles, merit reviews, employee recognition programs
- Tracking and addressing performance issues and resolving in a timely manner; provide guidance on discipline processes, procedures and terminations
- Mischellaneous:_
- Responsible for the implementation of efficient, effective tools and technology to support the Human Resources function in order to provide exceptional customer service
- Assist with managing procedures to meet Integrated Management System (IMS) and ISO compliance
- Other HR projects as required

**Health & Safety Responsibilities**
- Promote Westport’s H&S culture following all Environmental, and H&S procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities
- Report unsafe conditions, behaviors and all accidents
- Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative

**Position Requirements**
- 6+ years progressive generalist experience in HR, preferably with as STEM focused organization that operates internationally
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
- CPHR designation or working toward is preferred
- Hands-on experience in the area of Compensation & Benefits
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients at all levels of the organization and influence decisions.
- Solid business acumen to align both business objectives and HR strategies with business unit goals
- Collaborative team player with demonstrated professional and emotional maturity and judgment to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy, tact and high ethical standards
- Strong ability to effectively perform in a complex, high change environment while being a positive steward for the business
- Advanced excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) is preferred
- Other skills:

- Excellent organizational, follow-through and workload planning skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities while adhering to either hard or soft deadlines
- Mindset for a dynamic work environment balancing between strategic, tactical and operational matters
- Excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills in establishing strategies and resolving HR matters
- Effective, clear and precise verbal and written communication skills

**Salary Range**

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $80,000 to $105,000. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

**Application Procedure