HR Business Partner

Kinaxis Inc.•Remote,

2d•Remote

About The Position

The HR Business Partner is a seasoned professional who provides strategic and hands-on HR partnership to leaders across Corporate Functions, including Finance, Legal, IT, and Facilities. This role translates business priorities into practical talent strategies and solutions that support functional objectives. The HR Business Partner works closely with senior leaders, providing guidance on talent, organizational effectiveness, and people-related decisions, while ensuring alignment with enterprise HR programs and practices. Operating with a high level of independence, the HR Business Partner partners with HR Centres of Excellence to implement and adapt people programs, supports leaders through complex people matters, and drives consistency in how talent processes are applied across their portfolio. This role balances strategic input with strong execution and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, including executive-level leaders across Corporate teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
5–7+ years of progressive experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior Generalist role, preferably supporting global teams
Proven experience partnering with senior leaders, including executive-level leaders across Corporate teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and advise stakeholders at multiple levels
Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations

Responsibilities

Partner directly with senior and executive-level leaders across Corporate teams to provide guidance on talent, organizational effectiveness, and workforce decisions
Translate business priorities into practical people strategies, ensuring alignment with enterprise HR direction
Coach leaders on the consistent application of people programs and practices across the employee lifecycle, including performance management, development, and engagement
Own and lead the delivery of core talent programs within the business unit (e.g., talent reviews, succession planning, performance cycles), ensuring alignment with enterprise frameworks and driving consistent, high-quality application across the portfolio
Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to implement and continuously improve HR programs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness within the portfolio
Support organizational changes and initiatives, including team design, role clarity, and change management activities
Partner with Employee Relations to guide leaders through performance, conduct, and investigation matters, applying sound judgment in complex situations
Leverage people data and insights to identify trends, inform decisions, and provide actionable recommendations to leaders
Build leader capability by enabling effective use of people practices and fostering consistent leadership approaches
Contribute to cross-functional HR collaboration, sharing insights and supporting continuous improvement of HR programs and processes