
Human Resources Business Partner
Finning
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fort McMurray • Canada
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About the role
- Collaborate with leaders on strategic workforce planning, succession, and talent development to build strong, future-ready teams.
- Partner with our Global Centers of Excellence to bring HR programs to life—ensuring they’re not just implemented, but impactful.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, leadership coaching, and organizational effectiveness.
- Navigate complex workplace matters, including investigations, progressive discipline, and terminations, with professionalism and empathy.
- Act as a key liaison with Union Business Representatives, supporting a collaborative and respectful work environment.
- Design and support career development plans, identify training needs, and help foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Lead the execution of core HR programs like compensation planning, performance management, and talent reviews.
- Be a change champion, helping teams adapt and thrive through transformation.
- Communicate HR initiatives clearly and consistently, ensuring employees feel informed, supported, and engaged.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a unionized, industrial environment.
- Experience with HRIS systems (Workday is an asset).
- CPHR designation or progress toward completion is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to influence, coach, and drive change across all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- Flexible option plan benefits with varying levels of coverage from day one.
- Matching pension contributions to help you save for the future.
- Matching share purchase program.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan and RRSP options.
- Paid vacation with an increasing allowance based on years of seniority.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HR generalist experienceemployee relationsleadership coachingorganizational effectivenesscompensation planningperformance managementtalent reviewscareer development planstraining needs assessmentchange management
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationrelationship-buildinginfluencecoachingempathyprofessionalismadaptabilityengagementstrategic planning
Certifications
CPHR designation