HR Business Partner

About the role

WSIB is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You will translate business strategy into people solutions that drive performance, support organizational capability, and help injured workers return to work faster.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to design and execute people strategies aligned with operational and strategic goals.
• Provide advice and coaching on talent, performance, employee/labour relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support organizational design, restructuring, and change initiatives while focusing on business outcomes and employee experience.
• Use data, trends, and business insight to identify risks and opportunities, recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with Learning, Talent, Employee & Labour Relations, and HR Analytics to implement programs and policies.
• Guide leaders through performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, high‑performing culture aligned with WSIB values.
• Ensure HR practices are compliant, consistent, and responsive to business needs.

Required profile

• Significant progressive HR experience, including success as an HR Business Partner or senior advisor in complex environments.
• Strong business and organizational acumen with the ability to link people strategy to operational priorities.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, coach through complex issues, and build credibility as a trusted advisor.
• Deep experience in employee relations, organizational change, talent strategy, leadership support, and workforce planning.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and relationship‑building skills, with confidence to challenge constructively.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities, ambiguity, and opportunities to influence outcomes.
• Ability to use insight, data, and context to make sound recommendations.

Required skills