Human Resources Business Partner - Base Plant

Suncor Energy • Fort McMurray, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. Join our team as a collaborative and detail-oriented HR Business Partner, supporting Suncor’s operations and business leaders at our Base Plant site. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping a positive and high-performing work environment—providing trusted HR guidance, partnering closely with leaders, and driving alignment with our people practices and priorities. Your ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes will help enhance both employee experience and business success.

Requirements

• University degree or diploma with 5+ years of HR Generalist experience (CPHR preferred)
• Proven ability to deliver core HR services and lead key cycles, including compensation, succession, and workforce planning
• Experience in a unionized environment managing complex HR matters, including grievances, investigations, and employment/legal matters and concerns
• Strong internal consulting, interpersonal, and adaptability skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly, work independently, and influence outcomes
• Identifies service improvement opportunities and recommends enhancements to HR strategy and practices while supporting execution
• Oversees resolution of complex or sensitive employee issues, applying strong listening, conflict resolution, and mediation skills

Nice To Haves

• CPHR preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide core HR support across retention, engagement, performance management, succession planning, and policy guidance while leveraging strong stakeholder relationships to deliver effective solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor, building collaborative partnerships with HR and business leaders to deliver on complex assignments and align HR services to business needs
• Manage and enhance HR programs and operations by identifying improvement opportunities, streamlining processes, and developing solutions in areas such as leadership, performance, and career development
• Lead and contribute to HR projects and cross-functional initiatives, applying industry insights to drive continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness
• Assess and manage risk, providing informed recommendations that balance business needs and HR best practices
• Support organizational design and effectiveness while independently planning, organizing, and delivering on complex work

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Regional-based uplifts
• Annual bonuses
• Long-term financial rewards
• Pension programs
• Savings plans with company matching
• Employee assistance program
• Comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Generous paid vacation time
• Personal time-off
• Internal mobility
• Succession planning
• Employee training and development programs
• Relocation assistance (support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree