People & Culture Business Partner

ABC Recycling Ltd.•Burnaby, BC

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Talent, the People & Culture Business Partner is a critical hands-on role that helps strategize, design, deliver, and create best-in-class HR programs that support the success of our organization and people, aligning with ABC Recycling's values and culture. In this role, you will also develop and execute people strategies with respective business leaders to drive outcomes in the areas of recruitment, employee experience and engagement, organization design, talent development, compensation, culture, and change management. This team member will focus on supporting our US based employees, so the optimal candidate will be well versed in US (WA state) HR Legislation, employment standards, and US medical and dental benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field.
5+ years of related experience in human resources, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Comprehensive understanding of current Canada and US HR legislation and employment standards.
Strong business acumen, coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take the initiative, analyze, and problem solve.
The ability to influence and impact key decisions by demonstrating deep subject matter expertise.
Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and proactive mindset.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proven ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
Payroll and Benefit administration experience an asset.
ADP Workforce Workforce Now experience an asset.

Responsibilities

Contribute to ABC’s business strategies by enhancing performance through the creation and execution of people-centric solutions.
Analyze turnover data, exit interviews, and engagement surveys to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations to managers.
Drive key people strategies, including team cohesion, organizational development, compensation planning, and employee development.
Support decision-making related to stabilization, integration, cultural alignment, and overall employee experience.
Model and uphold ABC’s principles and values; advocate for our established ways of working.
Lead the planning and execution of change initiatives affecting critical functions; collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement improvements.
Manage employee relations and performance issues in accordance with internal guidelines.
Apply best practices aligned with ABC’s values to build high-trust, high-performing teams in collaboration with organizational leadership.
Act as a coach and advisor to managers and leaders on HR-related matters, including team dynamics, performance management, organizational structure, and employee development.
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement best practice suggestions to optimize HR processes and enhance overall organizational effectiveness