Head of HR Business Partnering

Northland Power Inc. • Toronto, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Head of HR Business Partnering supporting the Americas Hub, Finance, & Legal, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to the executives and leadership teams of the Chief Financial Officer, VP of IT/OT, Executive Vice President of the America’s Hub, and the General Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will translate business priorities into practical People strategies, strengthening leadership effectiveness, organizational design, talent outcomes, and overall employee experience. This role is critical to enabling business growth and advancing our mission of transforming the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. This role is based in Toronto and requires working from the corporate office at least 4 days per week under our hybrid working model.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years progressive HR experience with at least 3 years as a HRBP collaborating with leaders at the Director-level or above
• Demonstrated experience in change management, organizational design, talent management, and employee relations
• Proven ability to partner with, coach, and appropriately challenge senior business leaders
• Experience working in a matrixed, global, and rapidly changing business environment

Nice To Haves

• CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset
• Industry experience in the energy or finance sector considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary senior HR partner to three executives and their direct reports (primarily VP-level), sitting on their respective leadership teams
• Partner with senior leaders to drive engagement, leadership effectiveness, and positive employee experiences
• Lead org design and change initiatives across Finance, America’s Hub, and Legal (e.g., operating model shifts, restructures, leadership transitions), ensuring clear roles, decision rights, and adoption
• Partner with People Centers of Expertise (Talent, Total Rewards, People Operations) to deliver solutions aligned to client group priorities, including workforce planning, role architecture, and market-competitive rewards
• Drive talent planning for critical capabilities, assessing near- and long-term needs, identifying gaps, and building practical plans to close them
• Support the talent review and succession planning process for CFO, America’s Hub, and Legal populations—strengthening bench depth, development plans, and readiness for key leadership and specialist roles
• Coach leaders through complex employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations, partnering closely with Legal to mitigate risk and ensure consistent, compliant outcomes
• Provide strategic council on compensation and job leveling for roles, reinforcing pay governance, internal equity, and consistent decision-making in partnership with Total Rewards

Benefits

• A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%
• extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one
• paid parental leave
• Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits
• global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources
• Floating days and Birthdays off
• three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed