HR Business Partner – Strategic Advisor (Canada)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to leaders, managers, and employees across a fast‑growing Canadian organization. In this role you will align people initiatives with business objectives, drive performance, and foster an inclusive culture.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to design and implement people strategies that support growth.
• Provide data‑driven insights on organizational health, talent risks, and workforce trends.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and leadership effectiveness.
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, career development discussions, and retention initiatives.
• Manage employee‑relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Support organizational design, restructuring, change‑management, and workforce‑planning activities.
• Assist with compensation decisions, promotions, job leveling, and annual performance processes.
• Drive compliance, consistency, and operational excellence across HR programs and policies.
• Lead cross‑functional HR projects using metrics and analytics to evaluate impact.

Required profile

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR Business Partner or similar strategic role.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, talent management, organizational development, leadership coaching, and performance management.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels.
• Experience supporting high‑growth, fast‑paced organizations through transformation.

Required skills