The HR Business Partner is responsible for partnering with the business in the provision of a wide range of HR responsibilities including human resources leadership, consultation and direction in advancing the business and goals of a client area in order to meet strategic business objectives, employee attraction, retention and engagement, employee relations, and performance management. Ensures a smooth flow of services to client departments, managers and employees, and assists in identifying and adding value to new and existing services.

Responsibilities

• Operates as a member of the client's senior management team in developing business strategies and contributing to operational and management decision-making in meeting strategic business objectives
• Provides leadership in the development of human resources plans and provide support and direction to the management team in bringing a human resources perspective to the business activities of the client area
• Assesses long term business needs of the client group and develop programs and strategies to meet business requirements; consults with other divisions regarding new programs to ensure no duplication and leverage development for application company wide
• Proactively interacts with client management to find solutions to business issues and enable managers to better manage their business
• Provides consulting and advisory support to the management team in areas of employee relations
• Operating and contributing as a member of the HR Services team
• Leads and/or participates in the development of new human resources programs, strategies and initiatives by division and organization
• Builds and manages effective partnerships with the Human Resources Services team, and other stakeholders with respect to existing and new initiatives
• Provides guidance and assistance to employees and managers on a number of human resources issues including employee relations, performance management, and HR policies and programs
• Works with managers on a number of performance issues including coaching on performance improvement, documenting performance and behaviour problems, preparing corrective action plans, and termination documentation where required
• Works with other internal HR professionals such as OD Advisors, Recruiters and Compensation/Benefits Specialists in delivering/implementing these functional initiatives to the client group
• Works in conjunction with other Human Resources and Labour Relations related positions in individual business units to ensure that the information provided on the front line in the areas of corporate HR program offerings, initiatives, training and benefits is up-to-date, accurate and aligned with both divisional business objectives and organizational goals
• Provides on-going consultation, informal training and development, coaching and advice to Human Resources related positions in individual business units to ensure the highest level of customer service consistent with the Ledcor corporate standards
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources related positions in individual business units to communicate, facilitate, and/or present HR programs and initiatives at the site level
• Prepares ad-hoc reports from the HR database as required
• Contributes as a member of the HR Services team by supporting the overall HR operation as required

Requirements

• Completion of a degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, or equivalent
• Six to eight years of generalist human resources experience including experience in consultation roles and exposure to labour relations
• Knowledge of business principles and practices
• Strong leadership, coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution and relation management skills
• Excellent customer service focus and team orientation
• Strong conceptual, analytical, problem solving and organization skills
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of applicable employment legislation