<p>Our client is an innovative clean energy organization operating in a global environment. They are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to act as the senior HR presence at their Canadian site. This is a highly hands-on, operational role supporting a small, technical workforce while aligning local HR practices with global standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers in Canada</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, performance issues, and HR consultations</li><li>Support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding</li><li>Implement global HR policies locally and ensure compliance with Canadian and BC employment legislation</li><li>Own the end-to-end payroll process in partnership with an external payroll provider</li><li>Manage payroll timelines, reviews, approvals, and escalations</li><li>Oversee benefits administration, renewals, and vendor relationships</li><li>Support compensation decisions, salary structures, and pay band implementation</li><li>Coordinate the annual performance and appraisal cycle</li><li>Maintain and optimize HR systems and employee records</li><li>Ensure compliance with provincial and federal employment legislation</li><li>Act as the primary HR interface between the Canadian site and global HR teams</li><li>Support workforce planning and HR initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>Must Have</p><ul><li>5–8+ years of progressive HR experience in Canada</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Strong knowledge of Canadian and BC employment legislation</li><li>Experience acting as the senior HR presence at a local site</li><li>Hands-on experience coordinating payroll and benefits with a managed-service provider</li><li>Working knowledge of HRIS platforms and payroll systems</li><li>Strong communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Legal authorization to work in Canada</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>CPHR designation (completed or in progress)</li><li>Experience working in a global or matrixed organization</li><li>Exposure to change or project-based HR initiatives</li></ul><p>If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013375167 in all correspondence.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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