WestJet

Senior Human Resource Business Partner

WestJet$90K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of progressive HR experience, particularly as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner
  • Comprehensive knowledge in change management, talent strategy, and employee relations
  • Ability to act as a strategic advisor and build collaborative relationships with senior leaders
  • Strong analytical skills to translate business needs into HR strategies
  • Proven interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships across various teams
  • Experience managing conflict and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Preference for CPHR designation and experience in federally regulated, unionized settings

Responsibilities

  • Translate business strategies into comprehensive HR initiatives
  • Develop talent strategies through workforce planning and talent reviews
  • Lead organizational design efforts to address evolving business needs
  • Analyze people metrics to provide insights and identify HR solutions
  • Coach leaders on engagement strategies and change management initiatives

Benefits

  • A lively workplace culture that promotes teamwork
  • Travel benefits for employees and their families from day one
  • Flexible savings and benefits programs to meet individual needs
Full Job Description
This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Overview of role:

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to partner with business leaders in driving organizational effectiveness, talent strategies, employee engagement, and business performance. As a trusted advisor, the Sr. HRBP will provide proactive Human Resource guidance, support leadership development, lead complex people initiatives, and help shape a high-performing culture.

Key deliverables include:
  • Translate business strategy into people strategies and initiatives in partnership with WestJet's Human Resources Centre's of Excellence (CoEs)
  • Develop and execute talent strategies to address current and future talent gaps through business unit talent reviews, succession planning, and workforce planning
  • Lead organizational design initiatives for the business unit to ensure the organization is aligned to evolving business priorities and future needs
  • Translate people metrics and data into meaningful insights and trends, partnering with leaders and HR CoEs to identify opportunities, solutions, and actions
  • Coach and advise leaders on talent and engagement strategies, employee relations matters, and organizational change management


Experience and qualifications:
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
  • Extensive experience across key areas of Human Resources, including change management, performance management, employee relations, organizational design, and talent strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, providing thoughtful ideas and solutions while building strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders
  • Strong ability to understand, interpret, and translate business issues and requirements into effective people strategies and solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain meaningful, positive business relationships with leaders and teams across multiple locations
  • Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Proven ability to navigate and resolve conflict, work effectively under pressure, and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience supporting large, operational teams in a complex organization
  • CPHR designation is considered a strong asset
  • Experience working in a federally regulated, unionized environment is considered an asset


The benefits of being a WestJetter:

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

  • A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
  • Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
  • Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs


Think we're a great fit? Apply now!

About WestJet

WestJet is a Canadian airline founded in 1996. It began as a low-cost alternative to the country's competing major airlines. WestJet provides scheduled and charter air service to more than 100 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. WestJet is currently the second-largest Canadian air carrier, behind Air Canada, operating an average of 777 flights and carrying over 66,130 passengers per day. WestJet is a public company with more than 14,000 employees, and is not part of any airline alliance. It operates three variants of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family, as well as Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
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