Senior Strategic, Human Resources Partner - Engineering

Canadian National Railway Company•Homewood, IL

About The Position

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! Job Summary The Sr. Strategic HR Partner acts as strategic partner to business unit leaders from assigned portfolios, aligning people strategies with business goals. This role is pivotal in translating enterprise-wide people initiatives into tailored, high-impact solutions that drive organizational performance. By fostering strong relationships with leaders, this role champions a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 + years of generalist experience in human resources, supporting multi-level clients within a heavy industrial setting (field or multi-plant setting)
Broad expertise with deep experience in all matters concerning HR
Regarded as a great communicator, clear and concise, influencer and negotiator; able to build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders including leaders
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or related fields
Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or equivalent
Member of a Professional Order such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
Data Insights
Results Oriented
Customer Centricity
Critical Thinking
Solution Oriented
Change Management
Business Acumen
Knowledge of the Network
Financial Acumen
Strategic Advisory
Coaching & Influencing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong understanding of HR processes
Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
Bilingualism

Nice To Haves

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

Strategic partner to business unit leaders, driving the creation of the people strategies and ensuring alignment with business goals
Advise and coach leaders on success profiles (what good looks like) through talent programs, including talent assessments, succession planning and leadership development, leveraging tools and frameworks from HR CoEs
Co-own the engagement strategy, action plan and execution of the activities ensuring engagement participation and improvements are demonstrated consistently across the various teams
Analyze workforce trends (internal & external) using data provided by the CoEs; such as attrition, retention and corporate targets to identify gaps and offer actionable insights to business leaders that feed their people strategy and align HR initiatives with organizational targets
Drive business leaders to align with best practices related to organizational design and job architecture, leveraging tools and frameworks from the CoEs
Provide advisory services on Change Management, leveraging tools and framework from the CoEs, to support the business leaders in implementing and executing the people strategy
Lead Business Community forums for the assigned portfolios
Ensure seamless execution of HR initiatives, monitoring impact and driving operational excellence
Resolve escalations from People Services, providing expert guidance and business insights to address complex or sensitive HR issues within the business unit