Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering

Chandos is growing across Canada, and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Manager, HR Business Partnering.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, you’ll lead a geographically dispersed team of HR Business Partners who support each district as trusted generalists. We’re looking for someone who has successfully led HRBP teams before, excels in complex environments, and can simplify and strengthen processes through effective change management and organizational design. If you’re energized by growth, passionate about developing people, and skilled at working across HR functions, this role offers the chance to shape something truly impactful.

What you’ll do

• Provide strategic leadership for HR service delivery across the full employee lifecycle
• Guide the evolution of HRBP practices, ensuring the team operates as proactive, insight‑driven partners
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing HRBP team across multiple regions
• Build team capability to deliver consistent, high‑quality HR support in a growing, multi‑jurisdictional environment
• Partner closely with the Manager of Strategic Recruitment to ensure HRBPs follow consistent recruitment standards, tools, and best practices
• Collaborate with the Programs & Policies team to design and implement enterprise‑level HR programs that strengthen engagement, retention, and inclusion
• Champion operational excellence by applying Lean principles to streamline HR processes and enhance cross‑functional collaboration
• Provide senior‑level guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, culture, and change management
• Support leaders through complex people matters, balancing risk, employee experience, and organizational needs
• Use HR analytics and workforce insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
• Support the adoption and optimization of HR technology to improve efficiency and decision‑making
• Ensure HR practices comply with legislation, collective agreements, and organizational policies
• Stay ahead of emerging HR trends and regulatory changes to position the organization for long‑term success

What you Bring

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility for HRBPs or HR service delivery
• Proven success leading HR teams in complex, multi‑site or multi‑jurisdictional environments
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Demonstrated experience driving organizational change, transformation, and culture initiatives
• Broad HR expertise across talent management, organizational effectiveness, total rewards, employee and labour relations, DEI, and workforce planning
• Experience improving HR processes through continuous improvement and operational effectiveness
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and develop high‑performing teams
• Proficiency with HRMS platforms and HR analytics
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across Recruitment, Programs & Policies, and HR Operations
• Bonus: CPHR designation

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities