Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Richmond, On-site Monday to Friday

Language: English – strong written and verbal communication required

Duration: Permanent, Full time 8:30-4:30pm

Background Check Requirement: Criminal Background check required

Eligible for performance based incentive which could be up to 15% of annual salary

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing and inclusive workplace in a complex, unionized environment. You’ll work alongside executive leaders, translating business priorities into actionable HR strategies that drive results and impact. This is a senior, hands‑on generalist role where you’ll own initiatives end‑to‑end, partner with leaders on workforce planning, and advise on organizational and labour matters.

You’ll join a dynamic People Experience team within a federal/provincial setting, engaging with multiple unions, coaching leaders, and helping to elevate HR practices across the organization. With 10+ years of experience, you’ll bring expertise in labour relations, organizational development, and executive‑level influence to a role that matters for both employees and the broader business.

You’ll thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, inclusivity, and leadership development. This role offers exposure to complex HR challenges, the chance to shape enterprise‑wide programs, and opportunities to mentor colleagues. You’ll benefit from a supportive team culture, performance‑based incentives, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a unionized environment.

• You’ll act as a strategic partner to senior and executive leaders, translating plans into HR outcomes.
• In this role, you’ll lead workforce planning, talent strategy alignment, and initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• You’ll advise on complex employee and labour relations issues, including grievances across multiple unions.
• You’ll coach and influence leaders to strengthen leadership capability, accountability, and culture.
• You’ll design and evolve HR programs and policies, including performance, succession planning, DEIB, and workforce planning.
• You’ll leverage workforce and engagement data to inform strategy and decision‑making.
• You’ll mentor HR colleagues and contribute to the growth and excellence of the People Experience function.

• 10+ years of senior HR experience in complex, unionized environments with multiple unions and grievance management.
• Hands‑on generalist HR experience; able to lead independently without heavy reliance on Labour or Employee Relations teams.
• Experience in federal or provincial environments preferred, with strategic advisory influence at a management level.
• Strong competencies in labour relations, organizational effectiveness, change management, and leadership coaching.
• Ability to present insights and recommendations to executive leaders confidently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.

“We’re looking for someone who can confidently navigate complex HR and labour matters while partnering with leaders to drive outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic insight and hands‑on execution to strengthen our team and culture.”

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