Job Description

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada's leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.



We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs' laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.



We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians' lives every day.



Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.



These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Reports To:

SVP, Human Resources

Status:

Full Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Additional Requirements:

N/A

Number of Positions:

1

Start Date:

June 1, 2025

Internal Application Deadline:

May 30, 2025

LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.



This vacancy is for an existing position.

Purpose Of The Role:

The Senior Manager, HRBP will lead HR for a national business function (s) and will provides strategic advice and proactive human resources partnering to leaders to help them meet their business objectives.

As the senior HR partner to all LifeLabs leaders within our corporate functions, including Finance, IT, Government Markets, HR and Business and Consumer Markets, you will be responsible for leading, developing and executing HR strategies focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, future workforce planning, employee engagement and employee and labour relations. This is an opportunity to leverage your HR expertise, strategic thinking, coaching and influencing skills and change management knowledge and to partner with senior leaders to help solve complex people challenges and opportunities that support LifeLabs transformation and growth plans and capabilities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Provide Business Leaders with Strategic and Consultative Advice on Complex People Matters

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders providing strategic and consultative advice and coaching on complex people matters Understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda that supports the business as it transforms Identify emerging people issues and trends to inform decision-making. Break down strategic problems and analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations, partnering with HR Centres of Expertise as required Identify, assess, develop and evaluate overall business impacts, risk and change management strategies associated with achieving business plans; develop and recommend changes in organizational capacities, restructuring and organizational and business changes Monitor the talent health and provide strategic advice to enhance organizational effectiveness Partner with the HR COEs to leverage digital tools and analytics to provide data-based insights in support of data-driven decision- making

Advance HR Goals and Priorities, Enable the People Strategy and Deliver the HR Plan within Assigned Client Function(s)

Key partner to business leaders and HR lead within assigned client function(s) in delivering the People and Culture strategy; execute the strategy and plan in alignment with broader HR and COE teams Guide, coach and lead delivery within assigned client function(s) of Corporate HR initiatives, including Diversity, Performance, Talent and Engagement, with a lens of continuous improvement Build change management strategies and plans to support transformation initiatives Lead the implementation of new talent programs and models within assigned client function(s) Work with your partners across HR to develop and implement integrated talent strategies and solutions to support the business in acquiring, developing and retaining the best talent to meet current and future business needs and help them in tackling their top talent priorities. Support leaders in building employee capabilities and enabling team performance Strive for continuous improvement and participates/lead HR projects

Strategic Employee and Labour Relations

Partner with our Employee and Labour Relations COE to develop employee and labour relation strategies and tactics that enable business results and deliver our people and culture strategy With guidance from the ER/LR COE, lead the management of complex employee relations issues within assigned client(s) Ensure that findings from investigations conducted by ER/LR COE and Tier 2 / HR Specialized Services are understood by business leaders, implementation plans are developed in partnership with groups from across HR and results/impacts of plans are assessed

Develop and coach the HR team

As a leader within our HR team, support ongoing capability development to support the building of a talent pipeline for future HR leaders Model our vision and values and capability model and support the development of strong partnerships with HR functions and LifeLabs

What You Will Bring To The Role:

University degree in Business, Human Resources or related field 10+ years of progressive HR / business experience, with a focus on HR Business Partner support, organization effectiveness and program management Proven track record in building strong relationships with executives/senior leaders, with the ability to provide robust recommendations, coach, influence and drive change in pursuit of best practice Experience using data and analysis to support decision making Strategic thinker with demonstrated business acumen and consulting skills Experience with change management and supporting leaders with developing change plans Strong problem identification and resolution skills Excellent communication skills with strong ability to build executive summaries Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset

LifeLabs' compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.



LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.



In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:



Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance. Retirement Savings Plan Vacation and Wellness Days Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives. Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs' Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.



Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs'. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.



Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!