Human Resources Business Partner

Finning

$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in human resources management, labour relations management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional-level human resource generalist experience collaborating with business leaders.
  • Previous experience with HRIS systems; Workday experience is an asset.
  • HR designation (CPHR) or significant progress towards completion is an asset.
  • Experience in a unionized heavy industrial environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business leaders on workforce and succession planning.
  • Partner with Centers of Excellence for HR strategy implementation.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on HR matters.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of Finning's business.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Coach managers on Collective Agreements and corporate policies.
  • Support leadership through investigation processes and employee terminations.
  • Identify training needs and assist in developing Career Development Plans.

Benefits

  • Participation in annual HR programs including compensation planning and performance management.
  • Opportunities for education and communication initiatives with Finning's employees.
  • Influence on HR programs and corporate products affecting organizational effectiveness.
Full Job Description
Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
As a trusted advisor to leaders and employees across your assigned region, you will bring HR strategy to life—strengthening leadership capability, cultivating a high‑performing culture, and aligning people initiatives with business objectives. Your work will build strong relationships, enhance organizational effectiveness, and help shape the future of HR at Finning.

Job Description:

Major Job Responsibilities:

Business Partnership / Customer Service

  • Collaborate and work proactively with business leaders, including seniorleaders, in the areas of annual workforce planning, succession planning, talent management and leadership coaching.

  • Partner closely with the Centers of Excellences to implement human resources strategies, practices, processes, and programs thatalign tostrategic goals and business priorities.

  • Be recognized as a trusted business partner to the Finning leadershipteamand provide council on HR, workforce and leadership matters and issues.

  • Develop a deep knowledge of Finning9s business to more effectively support business leaders.

  • Ensure compliance and provide guidance related to regulatory requirements.

Labor Relations / Employee Relations

  • Coach and advise front-line managers in the interpretation and application ofapplicableCollective Agreementsand/orother relatedCorporatepolicies.

  • Facilitate and support leadership through theinvestigation process, includinginvestigationresolution,progressive disciplineapplicationand potential employee termination.

  • Assistleaders in addressingemployee behavioraland performanceconcernsutilizingFinning performance management tools and conflict resolution strategies.

  • Liaise with localUnion Business Representatives on ongoinglabourrelations matters within respective client groups.

Organizational Effectiveness

  • Partner with client groups to design succession plans for key talent and positions.Identifytraining and development gaps and support the identification of high potential employees.Assistsleaders in developing Career Development Plans with their employees and coaching leaders on career development discussions.

  • Identifyand evaluate changes in industry practices and business trends andcapitalizeson opportunities that will improveclient operations including increasing team engagement and addressing inclusion and diversity initiatives.

  • Develop andfosteringthe organization's culture to build the climate for success.

Human Resources Programs

  • Provide direction,guidanceandassistancein thesuccessful execution of annual HR programs acrossFinningincluding compensation planning, performancemanagementand talent reviews.

  • Identifiesopportunities for educating and communicatingwithFinning9speople (e.g.presentations, project rollouts etc.).

  • Provide feedback to theHR Centers of Excellenceregardingthe effectiveness ofCorporateprograms and products.

Mandatory (Must-Have) Skills:

  • Post-secondary education in human resources management, labour relations management or a related field.

  • 5+ or more years of professional-level human resource generalist experience, working and collaborating with business leaders in a consultative capacity.

  • Previous experience working with HRIS systems. Previous experience with Workday considered an asset.

  • HR designation (CPHR) or significant progress towards completion considered an asset

  • Experience working within a unionized heavy industrial environment is preferred.

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