1-800-GOT-JUNK? is seeking an experienced
Senior People Business Partner to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders and a senior leader within the Talent Management team. This role is accountable for shaping people strategy, managing risk, and ensuring the organization is prepared for growth through disciplined, compliant, and forward-looking people practices.
This position operates with significant autonomy and influence and is designed for a seasoned People professional who can balance enterprise thinking with strong front-line execution. Beyond portfolio partnership, this role is designed for someone who loves to
build, experiment and solve complicated problems.
What People Say About YouYou are viewed as a thoughtful, credible, and pragmatic advisor. Leaders rely on you for clear guidance on complex people matters, and People Business Partners look to you for mentorship and sound judgment. You:
- Think several steps ahead and proactively identify risk and opportunity
- Provide balanced, well-reasoned recommendations grounded in business context and legislation
- Influence through expertise, trust, and clarity rather than authority
- Elevate the capability of others through coaching and mentorship
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic People Partnership- Act as the strategic People advisor to assigned leaders and lteams
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, role clarity, and succession planning
- Anticipate people-related risks and opportunities and provide proactive, data-informed guidance aligned to business objectives
- Translate business strategy into scalable people solutions and priorities
Senior Advisory, Risk & Employee Relations- Lead and oversee complex employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, accommodations, and exits
- Advise leaders on high-impact people decisions, balancing employee experience, business needs, and legal risk
- Serve as a senior escalation point for sensitive or high-risk people matters
Legislative Foresight & Compliance Leadership- Monitor and interpret changes in employment legislation and emerging People-related regulatory requirements
- Proactively advise leaders and People Business Partners on the implications of legislative changes
- Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Operations to ensure policies, practices, and programs remain compliant and aligned
- Lead updates to policies, processes, and leader guidance to reflect legislative and regulatory changes
Mentorship & People Team Leadership- Provide mentorship, coaching, and day-to-day guidance to People Business Partners, supporting capability development and consistency of practice
- Set standards for high-quality business partnering, decision-making, and documentation
- Support onboarding and development of People team members as needed
Talent, Performance & Organizational Effectiveness- Lead and continuously improve enterprise people programs, including:
- Performance management cycles
- Talent reviews and succession planning
- Individual development planning
- Ensure leaders are equipped and accountable for effective people leadership
Enterprise Programs & Cross-Functional Delivery - Lead or play a senior role in People initiatives such as:
- Policy development and modernization
- Organizational effectiveness and scalability initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure people programs are operationally sound, legally compliant, and scalable
WHAT YOU'LL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR- Trusted, strategic partnership with senior leaders
- Proactive identification and mitigation of people and compliance risk
- Consistent, high-quality people decision-making across the organization
- Development and elevation of People Business Partner capability
- Alignment between business strategy, people strategy, and legislative requirements
- Explore and apply AI-enabled HR solutions that improve decision-making, leader capability, employee experience or People & Culture effectiveness.
WHAT YOU BRING - 7+ years of progressive People / HR experience, including senior-level business partnering
- Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading other HR / People professionals
- Deep working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and compliance best practices
- Experience advising leaders through organizational change, growth, or complexity
- Strong judgment and ability to influence at all levels
- Ability to synthesize legislation, risk, and business context into practical guidance
HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT Team members in our Vancouver, Toronto, and Kansas City Junktion Hubs follow a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration. Employees are expected to work from the office several days each month, with scheduled team collaboration and company connection days to support alignment, teamwork, and business priorities.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITSWe offer a competitive Total Compensation Package designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being. This includes:- Participation in our Company Profit Sharing Program of up to 8% of base salary
- Eligibility for a Sales Incentive/Bonus Program for revenue-generating roles, based on performance and role criteria
- Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off, including annual vacation and personal days
- Hybrid Work Environment, offering flexibility to work both remotely and from our corporate offices
- Professional Development Opportunities to support ongoing career growth
- Access to Health and Wellness Programs, including gym facilities at our corporate head office
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