HR Business Partner

Amacon•Vancouver, BC

6d•CA$85,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Business Partner delivers practical, business-focused HR support to leaders, managers, and employees across the organization’s business units. This role supports key HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, policy interpretation, compliance, reporting, and employee engagement. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Human Resources, and helps support 500+ employees within British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Denver, Colorado.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in Human Resources Management; or related field required
5+ years of progressive HR experience as a Business Partner, Generalist, or Advisor role.
CPHR or SHRM-CP designation
Strong knowledge of the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights and WorkSafe legislation, as well as human resources management fundamentals
Experience with HRIS/ATS/Payroll Systems
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational priorities and align HR recommendations with business needs
Ability to build credible, collaborative relationships
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
Resourceful mindset with attention to detail and high-quality standards
Ability to audit own work for accuracy and completeness
Excellent organizational and collaboration skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of BambooHR an asset
Experience supporting change management initiatives, organizational design, restructuring, or business transformation projects is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders and managers to provide HR guidance and support across employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent management, employee recognition, training and development, and workplace health and safety.
Support compliance with applicable employment standards, legislation, HR best practices, and workplace health and safety requirements by reviewing, developing, interpreting, implementing, and recommending updates to policies, procedures, and employment practices.
Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including screening, interviewing, coordinating hiring processes, partnering with managers on role requirements, coordinating background and reference checks, and preparing employment agreements.
Coordinate onboarding, new hire orientation, offboarding, and exit interview processes, including HRIS data entry and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare and review HR correspondence, including employment letters, employment verification letters, termination letters, and severance-related documentation.
Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, supervisors, and managers, providing timely, professional, and practical guidance.
Analyze HR data and prepare reports, metrics, queries, and standard reporting tools to support decision-making, workforce planning, and ongoing organizational needs.
Recommend process improvements, policy enhancements, and HR system improvements to improve HR efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and the employee experience.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with external HR vendors, including employment agencies and service providers.
Organize and participate in employee engagement initiatives, events, and activities that support a positive and respectful workplace culture.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, records, and HR documentation.
Stay current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to leaders and managers on HR best practices, employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and consistent people management practices.
Share knowledge, tools, and resources with the HR team to support consistent service delivery, strengthen team capability, and promote continuous learning.
Lead and support HR projects and initiatives from planning through implementation, including coordinating stakeholders, tracking timelines, managing deliverables, and supporting effective change management.
Perform other related duties as assigned.