Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a business partner to assigned client groups, provides sound guidance and advice to management and team members on human resources management-related matters in accordance to applicable legislations and internal policies and processes. In addition, the Human Resources Business Partner provides recommendations, develops and implements solutions to assist the client groups and the organization achieve improvements in areas including but not limited to employee engagement and satisfaction.

At this position level, the individual is responsible for:

• Leading assigned human resources management-related projects and initiatives of low to high complexity and/or of broader impact or scope
• Assist management and team members in our growth, the go-to person for all team members within the scope of the assigned client group and will work closely with the company’s People Managers.
• Greater proportion of client groups with requirements of moderate to high complexity

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a business partner to assigned client groups
• Provides sound guidance and advice to management and team members on human resources management-related matters in accordance to applicable legislations as well as internal policies, processes and procedures. Exercises sound judgment to ensure effective risk management and mitigation
• Investigates and resolves employee relations matters. Consults with internal or external legal counsel where required
• Collaborates with relevant human resources management team members and external vendors to address specialized human resources management-related matters including but not limited to benefits, compensation, training, disability management, labor relations
• Collaborates with other Human Resources team members and other relevant stakeholders to support the execution of strategies, programs and initiatives to drive organizational changes
• Partners with assigned client groups to diagnose human resources management-related issues, understand and anticipate needs. Recommends solutions in alignment with business requirements and collaborates to implement
• Provides recommendations, develops and implements solutions to assist the client groups and the organization in achieving improvements in areas including but not limited to employee engagement and satisfaction, recruitment, leadership and career development
• Collaborates with Human Resources team and other relevant stakeholders in the review, refinement and/or development of human resources management programs, policies, processes and resources. Prepares policies and processes of low to high complexity for review
• Collaborates with Human Resources team and other relevant stakeholders in the development and/or customization of training materials. Leads and facilitates training sessions for assigned client groups and to the broader organization
• Leads, supports and participates in human resources-related projects and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Community college or university degree preferably in business administration or Human Resources
• More than five years of work experience in a human resources generalist role
• Thorough and expert level knowledge of human resources management-related legislations such as the Employment Standards Act applicable to assigned province(s). General understanding and knowledge of human resources management disciplines including but not limited to compensation, pension and benefits, labor relations, training
• Superb time management and ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities and interests
• Advanced consulting skills along with a high degree of business acumen and ability to accurately assess business issues and provide sound advice and solutions
• Advanced ability to exercise sound judgment
• Advanced facilitation skills
• Advanced persuasion and influence skills
• Advanced relationship management abilities with ability to develop and maintain relationships with individuals at all position levels
• Practical knowledge of several human resources disciplines, including full cycle recruitment, employee relations, compensation practices, organizational development, and performance management Strong ability to engage and influence outcomes at most senior levels of the organization
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Fluent in French and English (verbal and written), French as an asset
• Knowledge of human resources management systems is an asset

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) Certification from Human Resources Professional Association would be considered an asset
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a reliability level security clearance

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds . We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!