People & Culture Business Partner

People & Culture Business Partner – MaRS Discovery District 3>About MaRS MaRS Discovery District (​@MaRSDD​) is a charitable organization and the largest urban innovation hub in North America. It focuses on climate, health sciences and other emerging technologies, supporting high‑growth technology companies, startups that tackle important global challenges, and a globally competitive innovation ecosystem. MaRS provides world‑class facilities, strategic programs and partnerships that accelerate the adoption of Canadian technology. About The Position As a People & Culture Business Partner, you serve as the primary liaison between your assigned lines of business and the broader P&C team. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you provide strategic guidance on people‑related issues, advise managers, collaborate on cross‑functional initiatives, and lead end‑to‑end recruitment. You help identify emerging themes, surfacing thoughtful recommendations, and ensure guidance aligns with organizational goals while mitigating risk. About You You are passionate about your work and a curious lifelong learner with a solid background supporting and advising managers on employee relations and other people‑related issues. You ideally bring depth of experience in recruitment, employee experience and engagement, organizational development, performance enablement or benefits and compensation management. You are highly adaptable, optimistic, a strong team player, comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels, proactive in identifying challenges, and possess strong analytical capabilities. Key Responsibilities Advice and Partnering Learn and understand the lines of business you support, including their goals and strategies. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal clients, be approachable and welcoming. Leverage strong listening and observational skills to uncover underlying needs and issues. Provide guidance on day‑to‑day people‑related matters, including recruitment, succession planning, employee development, performance management, and employee relations. Support termination strategy and execution in an empathetic manner; mitigate organizational risk and liaise with external employment counsel when needed. Recruitment Consult with managers on hiring needs and develop sourcing strategies and recruitment plans. Support managers in creating clear, accurate, and compelling job postings. Advise on interview approaches and selection criteria. Train managers on effective recruitment practices. Lead timely and efficient recruitment processes: posting roles, screening resumes, conducting preliminary interviews, scheduling interviews, participating in later‑stage interviews, coordinating work sample assignments, gathering collective feedback, drafting offer letters, and negotiating terms. Support onboarding planning to ensure new hires are set up for success. Program and Project Management Lead a portfolio of People & Culture programs and organizational development initiatives (e.g., performance management & compensation reviews, employee engagement strategy, recognition programs, employer branding). For annual programs, manage timelines, communications, meetings, and deliverables in collaboration with the broader P&C team. For new initiatives, conduct research, propose options, present recommendations, design solutions, plan and oversee implementation, and measure effectiveness; continually refine and improve. Team Collaboration Share expertise and act as a supportive mentor and guide to others on the team. Step in to support colleagues when workload allows. Bring a collaborative spirit to all projects, actively seeking and considering input from the P&C team and across the organization. Stay curious and informed about innovative and emerging People & Culture practices and share with the team. Qualifications University degree or equivalent experience. At least 8 years of People & Culture experience, with at least 3 years in a Business Partner role. Strong analytical capability: identify business challenges, uncover insights, and align people strategy with organizational strategy. Demonstrated success in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment, partnering effectively with peers, senior leaders, managers, and professionals to deliver on key objectives. Strong listening and observational skills; ability to use powerful questions to bring about understanding and insight. Business and organizational acumen, using insights to improve talent and business outcomes. Application Information Applications will close at 5pm EDT on December 1, 2025. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, reside in Ontario, and be willing to work out of our Toronto office (101 College Street) a minimum of 3 days per week. Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000, up to 10% discretionary incentive target, GRSP matching, extended health care benefits, wellness spending account, and paid time‑off. #J-18808-Ljbffr