Human Resources Business Partner; Term

Ottawa | Leadership Team | Sole HR Role | $90,000–$115,000

We’re looking for a senior, hands‑on Human Resources Business Partner to step into a sole‑practitioner HR leadership role during a maternity leave. This is a highly visible, trusted position partnering directly with the CEO, CFO, and Leadership Team to guide people strategy, performance, and culture in a fast‑growing organization.

If you’re energized by autonomy, strategic influence, and rolling up your sleeves, this role will feel both challenging and rewarding.

• You are the sole HR leader, with real ownership and decision‑making authority
• You sit on the Leadership Team and influence business strategy
• You balance strategy and execution in a lean, low‑bureaucracy environment
• You help shape performance, culture, and scalable people practices
• You’ll leave behind systems and programs that meaningfully support growth

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HRBP who enjoys being deeply embedded in the business and trusted to lead.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the organization’s sole HR leader and strategic advisor, partnering closely with the Leadership Team to align people strategies with business objectives. This role owns the full employee lifecycle for a growing organization and operates with a high degree of independence, accountability, and discretion.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the HRBP provides guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, total rewards, employee relations, and compliance, while fostering a high‑performance, values‑driven culture that supports sustainable growth.

• Serve as the organization’s HR leader and trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Leadership Team.
• Translate business strategy into scalable people programs that support growth, engagement, and performance.
• Lead all employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, terminations, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, workplace health and safety, and federal requirements, including leaves, accommodations, WSIB, and immigration matters.
• Design and lead the performance management framework and coach leaders on effective people management and difficult conversations.
• Own end‑to‑end talent acquisition, including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, and employer branding initiatives.
• Lead compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Own HR operations, systems, records, policies, and reporting, ensuring strong governance and data integrity.
• Lead onboarding, offboarding, and continuous improvement of the employee experience.
• Drive people programs, organizational change initiatives, and culture‑building efforts in a sole‑practitioner environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive human resources experience in a business partnering or HR leadership role, including experience as a senior HR generalist or HR Business Partner; prior experience as the sole HR practitioner is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders, providing practical and strategic guidance on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational growth.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, health and safety requirements, and HR best practices.
• Experience across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, and offboarding.
• Highly self‑directed with the ability to independently own the HR function while balancing strategic priorities and day‑to‑day execution.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across the organization.

• Annual Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
• Expanded mental‑health and medical‑practitioner support for employees and their dependents
• Flexible vacation and paid time…