Human Resources Business Partner

****This job can be based in Mississauga, Calgary, Vancouver or Montreal*******

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for providing strategic HR support to the management teams of assigned business functions by identifying and coordinating the appropriate HR resources to support business initiatives. The HRBP evaluates, recommends and implements strategies to enhance organization performance, leadership effectiveness, team member engagement, diversity and inclusion and talent management. The HRBP champions effective change management for business initiatives and functions as a thought leader in collaboration with the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop in depth knowledge of the business both strategically and operationally in order to provide consultation to the managers within the client groups;
• Support the business with Change Management, Team Development programs, Succession Planning and Talent Development Plans, Employee Engagement, Rewards & Recognition and the development of Ricoh's Culture and Values in the workplace;
• Drive execution of Human Capital requirements with a blend of leadership and influence;
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into people practices in a responsible and human-centered way
• Provide feedback to Management and/ or COE regarding Business Unit training, learning and development needs;
• Collaborate with talent acquisition on future capability requirements;
• Participate in National, Local and Commercial customer-facing engagements;
• Champion organizational change initiatives;
• Educate, analyze and reinforce our total rewards philosophy; Support and facilitate strategy execution with the Business Unit leadership;
• Collaborate, cascade and execute corporate initiatives (Diversity and CSR, Ricoh Way);
• Function as a Corporate Contributor, supporting COE initiatives (pilot programs, committees, task forces, vendor review/recommendation);
• Leverage technology and business intelligence data to identify macro trends; conduct external benchmarking;
• Recommend and develop innovative, action-oriented solutions;
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resource experience

SKILLS:

• Experience partnering with Sr. Level leaders in a complex, matrix environment
• Preference would be given to candidates fluently bilingual in French and English
• Experience collaborating with Functional HQ COE
• Experience in setting goals by defining and prioritizing specific, realistic objectives
• Preference would be given to candidates who have experience/training in using AI tools
• Experience in dealing with interpersonal conflict, stressful work conditions and rejection by coping in a mature, problem solving, solution-oriented manner
• Proven track record of relationship building with internal and external customers
• Delegating and executing initiatives through team members
• Exemplary customer services skills
• Ability to explain or interpret issues in a tactful, sensitive, yet convincing manner
• Ability to explain complex detailed materials to all levels, managers and employees alike
• Ability to coach senior managers in the resolution of people issues
• Ability to appropriately represent company at internal/external events
• Demonstrated accomplishment of commitments towards goals and objectives by motivating others
• Ability to motivate individuals and groups by creating a positive work environment
• Able to understand internal and external customers by interpreting verbal and non-verbal behavior
• Independent judgment by making sound, justifiable decisions and taking action in solving problems
• Excellent oral communication skills by clearly presenting information through the spoken word in positive and negative circumstances
• Ability to utilize standard software applications