Job Description

What part will you play?

The Human Resources Business Partner is a critical role supporting the Canadian Business Unit and reports to the Chief People Officer. The individual will be a trusted resource and partner for leadership to support and align the Canadian business\xe2\x80\x99s vision, mission, and overall objectives with Diversified\xe2\x80\x99s talent strategies. The individual will quickly adapt to and understand the business strategy to ensure dynamic solutions are provided using data analyses and organizational agility to guide leadership\xe2\x80\x99s decision-making.

What will you be doing?

• Strategic Partner: Serve as a strategic partner to Managing Director, understanding their goals, challenges, and objectives. Align HR initiatives with business unit strategies and provide guidance on people-related matters. Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team improving leadership capability, team effectiveness, strategic insights and business/talent performance. Proactive and thoughtful development and design of key HR programs. Develop relationships deep and wide through the function ensuring an accurate pulse of the organization. Coach business leaders on leadership behaviors and practices, employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Talent Management: Collaborate with the Managing Director and his leaders to develop and execute talent management strategies. Identify talent gaps, create succession plans, and support recruitment efforts to ensure the business unit has the right talent in place. Provide guidance and support on organizational design and effectiveness strategies that create a robust, specific, and scalable approach to growing our people and support our business strategy. Collaborate within HR partners to define and develop career paths based on future business and talent goals.
• Workforce Planning & Organizational Design: Assist leaders in workforce capacity planning and strategies around organization structure, job design, staffing models. Assist in staff planning and forecasting while supporting overall engagement and inclusion efforts.
• Employee Relations: Provide guidance and support to business unit leaders on employee relations matters. Address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and help maintain a positive work environment and healthy employee-employer relationship. In partnership with the Employee Relations specialist, coach managers on managing and resolving employee relations issues., reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Performance Management: Coach and facilitate with leaders in the implementation and execution of performance management processes within the business unit. Support goal-setting, performance evaluations, and development plans to drive employee engagement and performance. Utilize Diversified\xe2\x80\x99s Compensation team to ensure clear and effective linkage between goal setting, performance measurement and recognition/ reward.
• Change Management: Act as people and culture champion and change agent as needed. Support business unit leaders in navigating organizational change initiatives. Help manage change communications, assess the impact on employees, and develop strategies to facilitate smooth transitions. Coach leaders on communicating changes in an aspiring manner, monitor, and share employee feedback.
• HR Policy and Compliance: Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Advise business unit leaders on HR compliance matters, such as employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Maintain working knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees
• Employee Engagement: Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and foster a positive work culture within the business unit. Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement employee recognition programs, team-building activities, and employee feedback mechanisms.
• HR Data Analysis: Utilize HR data and analytics to provide insights and support data-driven decision-making. Analyze workforce trends, turnover rates, and other HR metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and inform business strategies. Proactively partners across Diversified\xe2\x80\x99s HR team to make recommendations for programs and other enhancements.

What do we require from you?

• A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) preferred.
• 3-5+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in an HRBP or HR generalist role, preferably with experience supporting a specific business unit or function. Strong knowledge of HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to establish trust, collaborate effectively, and influence stakeholders at all levels within the business unit.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Ability to effectively communicate HR concepts to business leaders and influence decision-making. Expertise building consensus on a cross-functional basis. Facilitation skills, including fostering creativity in solution design.
• Familiarity with change management principles and methodologies. Ability to support and facilitate change within the business unit.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to analyze HR data, identify trends, and propose solutions to address business and people-related challenges.
• Understanding of employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance requirements. Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and procedures appropriately.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of the business strategy, overarching people and culture strategies and objectives.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple geographies and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and openness amongst colleagues and clients together with a reputation for high personal integrity.
• Highly motivated, energizing attitude that inspires others to seek higher levels of performance.
• Ability to connect HR initiatives with business strategies and objectives.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at http://diversifiedus.com/about/careers/ or email us at careers@diversifiedus.com.

Diversified is an equal employment opportunity employer and all aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing assistance or an accommodation to complete an application due to a disability, may contact Human Resources at 800.811.2771.