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Our engineering client in Vancouver is looking to hire a talented HR Business Partner. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR advisory background, excellent technical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. With solid business acumen, you’ll analyze organizational dynamics and work to enhance efficiency. This role requires the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on tactical execution while managing daily HR operations in a dynamic, lean team environment. Key Responsibilities
- Partner with people leaders and management to understand business objectives and translate them into actionable HR strategies.
- Lead the implementation of HR programs, services, processes, and procedures that support the organization’s ongoing transformation.
- Collaborate with international HR teams to deliver global HR initiatives, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across regions.
- Lead participation in compensation surveys, including data review, analysis, and report generation.
- Oversee compensation reviews such as promotions, bonus structures, and merit increases, ensuring alignment with market trends and equity.
- Prepare and distribute employee compensation communications as needed.
- Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies that attract top talent aligned with team needs.
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from job postings to candidate sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Stay current with market trends to maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition strategies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations issues, addressing concerns effectively and professionally.
- Support leadership in performance management cycles, merit reviews, and employee recognition programs.
- Provide guidance on performance management, handling disciplinary actions, and managing terminations with sensitivity.
- Advise managers on team structure optimization and talent development opportunities to strengthen organizational capabilities.
- Oversee internal changes such as contract modifications, team transfers, and organizational restructuring.
- Track and analyze workforce data, providing insights and reports to support data-driven HR decision-making, including ESG-related reporting.
- Ensure HR processes align with internal quality management systems and industry standards, such as ISO certifications.
- Lead or support special HR projects as required.
- Implement and manage HR tools and technologies that improve efficiency and service delivery.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in HR generalist or advisory roles, in a STEM-focused organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with compensation analysis, equity benchmarking, and salary structuring.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in HR strategy and conflict resolution.
- Business acumen to align HR strategies with broader organizational objectives.
- CPHR designation (or working toward) preferred.
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