HR Business Partner

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

HR business partner supporting Seaspan Shipyards’ CFO organization across Finance, technology, digital transformation, Contracts, and IT. Driving workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent, employee relations, and change initiatives.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeNorth Vancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$135,000 - CA$165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources strategy, organizational design, and workforce planning, with a strong focus on employee relations and change management. Proven ability to partner with senior leadership to drive transformation initiatives and enhance organizational effectiveness.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceOrganizational DesignWorkforce PlanningEmployee RelationsChange Management

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Hard Skills

Workforce Data AnalysisTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementConflict ResolutionCoachingFacilitationStrategic Business AcumenProcess ImprovementTechnology Implementation

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceJudgmentInfluencing SkillsTrust BuildingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesCPHR Designation Preferred

Industry Keywords

FinanceTechnologyDigital TransformationCorporate ServicesUnionized Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary HR partner to the CFO leadership team and senior leaders across Finance, BTS, DTO, Contracts, and IT
Build trusted advisor relationships and identify people-related opportunities, risks, and solutions
Develop and execute workforce strategies aligned with organizational priorities
Advise on business planning, leadership effectiveness, organizational health, and employee engagement
Lead workforce planning, organizational design reviews, and succession planning
Assess organizational capability and recommend strategies for structure, capacity, talent deployment, and workforce effectiveness
Support organizational change, restructures, operating model changes, and transformation initiatives
Facilitate talent reviews and succession planning; identify, develop, and retain critical talent
Coach leaders on performance differentiation, development planning, and high-performing teams
Advise on complex employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, accommodations, and terminations
Lead the people side of transformation initiatives and develop change management, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies
Partner on compensation reviews, promotions, market assessments, salary recommendations, and performance management
Analyze workforce data and people metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Champion enterprise HR programs and partner with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver integrated solutions
Improve HR processes, tools, and programs to enhance leader and employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience within CFO and IT functions
Experience supporting Finance, Technology, Digital Transformation, Contracts, Corporate Services, or other professional functions
Experience partnering with senior leaders and leadership teams in complex, matrixed, unionized, and/or fast-paced environments
Experience in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee relations
Experience supporting transformation, restructuring, process improvement, technology implementation, or organizational change initiatives
Experience using workforce data and people metrics to identify trends, influence decisions, and recommend business solutions
Strategic business acumen to translate business priorities into people strategies
Strong executive presence, judgment, and influencing skills
Ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders, managers, employees, and HR colleagues
Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment legislation, HR policies, and HR best practices
Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and investigation skills
Capability in organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and talent development
Ability to analyze workforce trends and communicate actionable insights
Strong communication skills, including preparing recommendations, presentations, and written documentation
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment
CPHR designation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, permanent position with job stability
Annual bonus
Pension plan matching
Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
Full health care, including unlimited physiotherapy
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Medical leave coverage
Parental leave coverage
Wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Optional hybrid work schedule
Included parking
Complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday for transit users