Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner to join our talented team at our office located in Vancouver, BC. In this role, you will support leaders across Canada and the United States by aligning people strategies with business objectives.

This role provides strategic advice, hands‑on HR support, and data‑driven insights to strengthen talent, engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession, and engagement.
• Serve as a change agent, guiding leaders through organization transitions.
• Implement global HR programs consistently across Canada and the U.S.

• Coach managers on performance, feedback, development, and complex people issues.
• Strengthen team culture, morale, inclusion and productivity across dispersed teams.

• In partnership with Talent Management Center of Excellence, support HR programs including performance, calibration, compensation, talent reviews and development planning.
• Drive inclusive talent practices and equitable career growth.

• Manage complex Employee Relations issues; ensure consistent, compliant processes.
• Maintain knowledge of Canadian provincial and U.S. federal/state employment laws.
• Guide managers through leave, accommodation, and return-to-work processes.

• Oversee key lifecycle processes (onboarding, job changes, offboarding).
• Provide guidance on payroll and benefits in partnerships with COEs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies.
• Lead and support the development, revision and harmonization of Canadian HR policies and procedures across multiple provinces.

• Analyze HR data trends and provide insights on turnover, DEI, performance and engagement.
• Provide leaders with actionable people metrics.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world‑class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

The salary offered for this role is between $76,600 and $117,450, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5-8+ years in relevant areas.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states.
• Expertise in employee relations and coaching.
• Strong communication, influencing, and data-driven decision-making skills.

• Experience in engineering/architectural consulting.
• HRIS proficiency.
• Nice to have:
  French language skills.

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time for computer work.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Will primarily work in an IPS or home office assignment.
• Must adhere to office safety guidelines.

• This position may have travel up to 10% or as required, including periodic visits to U.S. locations and Canadian offices (including British Columbia).

• This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

IPS-Integrated Project Services, ULC. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Katie Randolph at , and we will work with you to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required
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IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex…