People & Culture Business Partner

Job Summary:

As the People & Culture Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing strategic HR support to foster a positive and productive work environment, enhance employee relations, drive employee engagement, and oversee learning & development initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the employee orientation and training process to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the company culture and operations.
• Provide support and guidance to operational leaders, empowering them to excel in their roles and drive performance and development of their teams.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction, fostering a positive work culture and promoting a sense of belonging.
• Coordinate and conduct employee surveys to gather feedback and use the data to drive improvements in various aspects of the organization.
• Support sourcing and analyzing market data to establish competitive salary and remuneration packages, ensuring we attract and retain top talent.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of local and provincial employment laws and legislation to ensure company-wide compliance.
• Develop clear internal policies and processes that align with our values, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with benefits providers and brokers to negotiate and secure competitive and comprehensive benefit packages for employees.
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and facilitate open enrollment periods.
• Provide guidance to employees on all HR inquiries, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Foster strong employee relations through consistent interaction and open communication channels.
• Maintain data integrity within HRIS, including Payworks, to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
• Collaborate on various global and regional People & Culture projects and programs, including Employee Communications, Recruitment, Learning and Development, and Compensation and Benefits.
• Generate internal people analytics and regulatory HR reports.
• Continuously improve HR work processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate:

• A strategic mindset with the ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to drive continual improvements in productivity and HR development.
• A hands-on approach with a strong commitment to promoting a high level of employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Proven experience in navigating rapid and complex work environments, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A collaborative team player with a passion for cultivating a positive work environment.
• Analytical acumen to identify issues, compile and analyze data from various sources, and propose appropriate solutions.
• A bias for action, a strong work ethic, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction at all levels of the organization.
• High level of autonomy, professionalism, and discretion.

Basic Qualifications:

• A completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of human resource business partner experience across a variety of HR disciplines (talent acquisition, compensation & benefits, performance management, employee relations, training, and development, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of Canadian employment laws and benefits, US experience a bonus.
• Desire to work with an innovative and global team!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Payworks (Attendance & payroll system), leveraging technology to streamline HR processes.
• Experienced in Manufacturing and Clean Tech industries.

Join us in our pursuit of People & Culture excellence and be a key player in shaping the future of Hexagon Purus!

This is an exciting onsite-hybrid position in beautiful Kelowna, BC!