Human Resources Business Partner

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Human Resources Business Partner. This role is ideally based in our Langley, British Columbia plant. Alternatively, this individual could be based in our Edmonton, Alberta plant as well. The position reports to the Director, HR (HRBP) .

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

HR Business Partner is responsible for building positive relationships in facilitating HR strategies across their client groups. The HRBP will interact with all levels of the organization to help drive an effective delivery of HR services and support our Manufacturing function in reaching their business goals.

Principal Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership in matters related to talent development, organizational performance, culture, leadership, strategic planning, and employee engagement.

• Provide strategic advice on talent related topics, guiding business leaders through workforce planning and effective people strategies, and supporting strategic business objectives.

• Partner with the Talent COE to drive strategic capability development, leadership development, succession, and improvement of staff performance.

• Engage with Employee & Labor Relations to address complex issues and implement appropriate actions.

• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COEs and with business leaders to help develop solutions and programs for the organization.

• Align organizational workforce plans with recruitment planning processes.

• Act as a trusted advisor and mentor to the senior client group leadership team. Build deep client relationships.

• Represent and promote the needs of client groups in the development and implementation of enterprise-wide HR programs.

• Partner with senior executives in client groups to build organizational structure, job functions and talent management processes to drive business unit performance.

• Promote the use of standardized change management methodologies across the organization.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic direction of the organization.

• Provide coaching, direction and guidance to direct reports

Qualifications & Experience

• 7 to 10 years of experience in a human resources function or in a generalist position in human resources

• 3 – 5 years leadership experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or related field.

• Proficiency with HR information systems (Workday preferred) and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Progressive HR business experience, including proven experience in understanding employee relations and labor relations matters

• Experience in analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the HR Centers of Excellence and with business leaders

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at askhr@ipexna.com

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