PBP - Industry Relations Specialist

Ericsson • Mississauga, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ericsson is hiring a People Business Partner specializing in industry relations and Canadian Employment Law to join the People team for Hosted Units North America. This impactful role will focus on advising on union-related matters, employment law compliance across Canadian provinces, and performing core responsibilities of a People Business Partner. This role emphasizes proactive union engagement, employment law compliance across Canadian provinces, and delivery of core People Business Partner responsibilities across various HR disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive Human Resource Business Partner experience.
• Demonstrated experience in union negotiations (collective bargaining), with proven ability to plan and engage effectively with union stakeholders.
• Proven experience with Canadian employment laws/policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience managing labor relations and complex cases; proficiency in leading workplace investigations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, coaching, and consulting skills; ability to build cross‑functional relationships in a matrixed environment.
• Fluency in English; French proficiency is preferred.
• CHRP designation is an asset.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a matrixed, global organizational setting.
• Proficiency in understanding artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and tools, including generative AI applications, to harness their potential for optimizing business processes, enabling innovation, and mitigating associated risks.
• Flexibility to take on stretch assignments in other areas of business.

Nice To Haves

• French proficiency is preferred.
• CHRP designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on union matters and employment-law compliance across Canadian provinces; ensure alignment with collective bargaining agreements and local regulatory frameworks.
• Design strategies and internal guidelines for engaging with unions and managing employment-related risks; proactively assess legislative changes and mitigate risks.
• Serve as labor relations subject-matter expert; lead and oversee complex cases and workplace investigations in coordination with HR and Legal.
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, and people strategy to adhere to directives and local laws.
• Support collective bargaining planning and negotiation readiness with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Operations, Finance).
• Provide strategic coaching to leaders, support reorganizations and communications for senior leaders and below.
• Implement and follow up on global/local programs and policies; review and close remediation actions.
• Consult on compensation/promotion; inspire leaders to strengthen feedback culture and IPM.
• Assist with sub‑unit Talent Reviews and unit‑specific programs.
• Collaborate within the People Business Partner model with Subject Matter Experts (Total Rewards, PeopleAnalytics & AI, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) to deploy solutions.
• Execute HR support including system processing, voluntary/involuntary terminations, rehire/relocation support, compliance/quarterly metrics tracking, and monthly leader slides.
• Leverage AI‑enabled tools and insights to enhance People Business Partner delivery.
• Leverage expertise in Canadian employment laws and regulations for policy creation, implementation, and compliance advisory to leaders.

Benefits

• Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options
• Core level coverage paid for fully by Ericsson
• Group Retirement & Savings Program with an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan
• 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match)
• Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay
• Short-term disability coverage
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
• 18 days of accrued vacation
• 3 personal days
• 10 holidays
• 1 volunteer day
• Sick days
• Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Matching gifts
• Wellness account
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level