Human Resources Business Partner
Aecon Group Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bowmanville • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Administer and oversee Living Out Allowance process per Travel & Per Diem Policy; track and collect required forms and documentation.
- Determine and advise on policy eligibility for new project staff, including transfers.
- Manage and update job descriptions as needed.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with internal transfers to review project conditions and policies.
- Serve as HR point of contact for all constructor employees.
- Manage employee relations issues professionally and promptly in collaboration with managers.
- Provide proactive HR communications (town halls, leadership meetings, etc.).
- Handle case management and investigations.
- Coach managers and employees; apply progressive discipline principles.
- Interpret and apply policies accurately.
- Support performance management and objective setting aligned with project plans.
- Facilitate talent reviews and follow up on actions.
- Assess training needs, select programs, and track completion.
- Support succession planning and ensure plans are in place.
- Conduct compensation analysis for promotions, scope changes, and market assessments.
- Coordinate with corporate HR on disability case management.
- Provide headcount projections and workforce planning support.
- Advise on recruitment process, role requirements, and job analysis.
- Support rollout of corporate initiatives and adapt for project needs.
- Fiscal responsibility as required by the IPD contract.
- Site office environment with limited travel, working under extreme time pressures.
- Interaction with various external stakeholders, including - External candidates during interviews , external training facilities and facilitators , government agencies , and recruitment agencies.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience
- Post-secondary school education in Human Resources Management
- Working towards CHRL designation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and matrixed environment/ structure with high resiliency
- Superior problem-solving skills, ability to demonstrate agility in creating valuable solutions to complex issues quickly
- Versatility in HR portfolio is required; full scope employee life cycle, compensation, recruitment, talent management are a must.
- Organizational development experience is highly desirable
- Tactful and effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact with all levels within the organization and influence as required
- Strong analytical skills: ability to digest complex issues and simplify to enable appropriate action
- Ability to build a consensus among peers to support human resources strategies
- Able to commute to Bowmanville office
Benefits
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
HR Generalist experienceemployee life cyclecompensation analysisrecruitmenttalent managementorganizational developmentcase managementperformance managementpolicy interpretationtraining needs assessment
Soft skills
problem-solvingagilitycommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsconsensus buildingresiliencyprofessionalismcoachingcollaboration
Certifications
CHRL designation