Human Resources Business Partner

Our client from North York Toronto; is looking for a HR Business Partner for 4 months (permanent potential) contract opportunity. Working on a Onsite model (5 days in office / week), the HR Business Partner is responsible for the below:

Responsibilities

Customer:

• Support business strategy and planning activities, providing HR insight into strategy and objective setting, FTE management / business planning, etc.
• Be a trusted advisor, using strong business and functional acumen and provide effective thought and change management leadership for sustainable solutions
• Deal with complex change management issues and move them forward using the appropriate HR channels
• Provide strategic and consultative support to a business and/or function portfolio on HR initiatives to drive business value & growth
• Drive the talent agenda by developing and executing talent management and diversity strategies
• Guide and coach business leaders through various HR practices including organizational design & development, talent acquisition, leadership & capability development, compensation, etc.

Team:

• Provides thought leadership and/or industry knowledge for own area of expertise
• Work effectively as a team member, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services
• Keep current on key trends in the industry and HR landscape, translating into organizational insights
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
• Support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest

Requirements

• Position typically deals with executives
• Undergraduate degree
• Generally accountable for a significant business / function portfolio that typically has enterprise wide impact or accountability
• May manage and prioritize multiple projects at a given time
• Generally reports to an executive role
• Enterprise or functional expert, requiring broad managerial and deep specialized knowledge at the enterprise, business, regulatory and industry levels
• 10+ years relevant experience
• Undertake and complete a variety of complex initiatives requiring seasoned specialist knowledge and/or the integration of cross functional processes
• Focus on longer-range planning for functional area (e.g. 12 months or greater)