Business Partner, People Operations

OSI Maritime Systems•Burnaby, BC

5d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000

About The Position

The People Operations Business Partner is both a strategic and hands-on role that provides full cycle Human Resources support. The role is important in executing people initiatives, facilitating change, providing support to enable our employees to achieve their best and driving HR functional excellence. The role acts as a strategic advisor and trusted counsel to business leaders, translating organizational goals into people strategies that drive performance, culture, and growth.

Requirements

University or college degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development or equivalent experience
5+ years of HR Experience, including 2+ years in a business-facing HRBP or Generalist role.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; high level of professionalism, integrity, discretion and judgment; strong attention to detail; ability to solve problems, prioritize, in a fast-paced and changing environment
Experience using people data to build a business case and influence decisions
Required to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to partnering business leaders
Understand the business function’s goals, challenges, and financial drivers well enough to proactively identify people-related risks and opportunities
Translate business strategy into workforce planning, organizational design, and talent priorities
Play an active role in the design, implementation and maintenance of HR initiatives, that support organizational strategy
Partner with leaders on succession planning, high-potential identification, and leadership development
Guide performance management cycles, including calibration, promotion, and compensation discussions
Identify skill gaps and partner with L&D to close them
Support workforce planning and headcount forecasting aligned to business goals
Advice on org structure, spans of control, and reporting relationships
Lead or support restructuring, reorganizations, and M&A integration from a people perspective
Act as a change agent during periods of transformation, ensuring communication and adoption
Coach managers on handling performance issues, conflict, and difficult conversations
Investigating and resolving employee relations issues
Monitor engagement data and partner with leaders to act on findings
Champion Diversity and Inclusion programs for the Company.
Manage employee leave of absence, disability cases and gradual returns to work
Use people analytics (turnover, engagement, performance distribution, DEI metrics) to inform recommendations
Present insights and recommendations to leadership, not just reports
Track the effectiveness of HR interventions against business KPIs