Human Resources Business Partner

Position Overview
We’re looking for an HR Business Partner to partner with assigned client groups at our Vancouver headquarters and select international locations. In this role, you will provide a wide range of core HR services and support including employee relations, talent acquisition compensation, talent development, and succession planning. You’ll also play a key role in improving HR processes and aligning them with our evolving business needs.
If you’re a proactive, results-driven HR professional with a passion for continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.
Position Responsibilities
Human Resources
- Partner with people leaders and management at the Vancouver site (Corporate HQ) and within the international client group to understand business goals and translate them into actionable HR strategies.
- Lead the implementation of HR programs, services, processes, and procedures to align with the evolving needs of the business through change and transformation.
- Work in collaboration with international HR partners in development and delivering global HR initiatives, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across regions.

Compensation
- Lead compensation survey participation for NA (i.e. summarizing data, reviewing submissions for relevance, etc.)
- Manage compensation reviews, including promotions, bonus structures, and annual merit increases, ensuring equity and alignment with market trends.
- Support the preparation and distribution of employee compensation communications.

Talent Acquisition
- Partner with hiring managers to understand team requirements and develop targeted recruitment strategies that attract top talent
- Stay abreast of market trends to maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.

Employee Relations & Development
- Act as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues, working with both managers and employees to resolve concerns promptly and effectively.
- Support leadership in executing performance management cycles, merit reviews, and employee recognition programs.
- Advise managers on handling performance issues, disciplinary actions, and terminations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Provide guidance on team structure optimization, identifying opportunities to strengthen capabilities through talent development.
- Oversee contract changes, transfers, and department reorganizations, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with business goals.

Reporting & Compliance
- Track and analyze workforce data, metrics, generating insights and reports to support data-driven HR decisions including reporting for ESG programs and reports
- Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System (IMS) and ISO standards through diligent HR process management.
- Lead or support special HR projects as needed.
- Support implementation of efficient, effective tools and technology to support the Human Resources function in order to provide exceptional customer service
- Other HR projects as required

Position Requirements
- 5+ years progressive generalist or advisory experience in HR with 3 years in HR Business Partner role or strategic partnership with business leaders, preferably with as STEM focused organization
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
- Hands-on experience in the area of Compensation management, Talent acquisition and Employee relations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in HR strategy and conflict resolution.
- Business acumen to align HR strategies with organizational objectives and drive impactful outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of delivering clear and precise messages to all levels of the organization and influence decisions
- 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
- Strong proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and HR data analysis.
- High level of intercultural competence
- CPHR designation or working toward is preferred
- Experience with labor regulations in EU (Italy or Sweden) is an asset

**Work structure**: Hybrid (we are an office-first hybrid workplace combining in-office and remote work)