Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner - Michels Canada role at Michels Canada Nisku, Alberta Work With People Who Treat You Like Friends. Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in. About Us Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure, and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. Job Summary Our Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business objectives. The role is responsible for driving key HR initiatives in talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, performance management, workforce planning, and ensuring compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and risk mitigation standards. Responsibilities Act as the main HR point of contact for field operations and office teams, proactively engaging associates and leaders to understand needs and deliver timely, effective HR solutions while balancing business objectives, employee experience, and compliance requirements. Deliver on HR initiatives, including workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, and talent strategy across short‑ and long‑term business horizons. Provide coaching and consultation to managers on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness, including corrective action, performance improvement plans, disciplinary decisions, accommodations, and terminations. Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations and provide documentation and guidance aligned with policy and employment law; partner with Legal and senior HR leadership as appropriate to mitigate risk and ensure consistency. Deliver programs, policies, and services that align with business requirements and ensure consistent execution across assigned business units, leveraging COE resources as needed for design and implementation. Monitor HR metrics (turnover, engagement, time‑to‑fill, etc.) for your assigned areas and use data to identify trends, assess risk and recommend solutions in collaboration with COEs. Facilitate change management and communication strategies during organizational transitions, ensuring leadership alignment, clear messaging, and employee engagement. Oversee the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions. Conduct salary benchmarking, analyze compensation data, and make recommendations for salary adjustments. Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application and recommending updates as business or legal requirements evolve. Advise leaders on complex employee matters, balancing business needs, employee impact, and legal risk. Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives for critical roles within assigned business units. Travel to job sites as needed (approximately 10–20% of the time) to conduct site visits, address associate concerns, support safety culture initiatives in partnership with Operations and Safety, and strengthen engagement with field teams. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (CPHR) strongly preferred. 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist or Business Partner experience with demonstrated responsibility for employee relations, investigations, performance management, and corrective action decisions; experience supporting engineering, heavy industry, or similar environments highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and advise leaders through complex people decisions. Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across functions and across multiple levels of the organization. Experience with HRIS systems and data‑driven decision‑making to assess trends, identify risks, and inform recommendations. Working knowledge of federal, provincial, and employment laws. Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to align people strategies to operational outcomes. Experience supporting multi‑site, field‑based, or operational environments. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team. Benefits We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please email: #J-18808-Ljbffr