Human Resources Business Partner

Doing business to business, person to person. Payworks is a leading workforce management solutions provider and multi-year winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program. We are proud to be Canadian owned and operated as well as committed to developing world-class products and providing a progressive workplace culture where Doing Right by People is our purpose.

With clients of all sizes from coast to coast and more than 600 employees, we currently have an exciting opportunity on our Human Resources team for the right candidate. Because when it comes to great people, there's always room for one more.
DOING RIGHT BY PEOPLE - IT'S WHAT WE DO

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic partner to the Payworks Human Resources team and the business. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, you will support the HR Operations function by providing advice and counsel on all aspects of human resources. Utilizing your Human Resources experience and expertise, you will develop and execute business strategies focused on people and culture, talent and workforce management, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, organizational design and change management (to name a few!). Your role will drive forward organizational objectives that align with our focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging while fostering an engaged workforce and culture.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE PAYWORKS

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits for you and your family and excellent pension plan with employer contributions.
• Plenty of professional development opportunities.
• Community-minded culture - Receive two paid days per year to volunteer and lots of opportunity to "Pay it Forward".
• Time and flexibility to meet your needs - Hybrid work model with flexible work options, plus 3 weeks vacation to start, flex time and parental leave benefits.
• Cool perks - Annual wellness subsidy, Costco membership, fun office environment and events, and more!

ENHANCE THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE - IT'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build Relationships - You will collaborate with leaders to develop and implement people and culture strategies that align with Payworks' strategic initiatives and foster an environment in which all Payworks employees have meaningful work and feel empowered. You will partner with leaders to execute people and culture plans and initiatives including organizational design, employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Analyze & Empathize - Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees on employee relations matters, providing guidance to resolve conflicts, address disciplinary issues and lead workplace investigations. You will also champion organizational and departmental human resources initiatives, including health and wellness strategies, and take an active role in supporting effective return to work plans. Your data-driven mindset will allow you to develop insights and make recommendations to improve engagement, productivity and leadership across the organization.
• Influence & Innovate - Collaborate with the HR team to facilitate discussions around change and transformation. You will identify when change management is required and develop plans that prioritize compliance with employment law. You will also identify and monitor strategies to accelerate employee development, nurture key talent, and prepare successor candidates for future leadership roles.
• Collaborate & Support - You will work closely with HR teams including Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, to support our workforce and organizational goals. Your collaboration will help to identify training needs, refine recruitment strategies, enhance total reward programs, and analyze HR metrics to drive meaningful progress and measurable outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPHR/CHRP Candidate designation, or a strong desire to obtain the CPHR certification, is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in an advisory capacity within a multi-department organization.
• Knowledge of functional human resources disciplines, including talent acquisition, learning and development, HR planning, performance management, and compensation and benefits, with the ability to make decisions and provide guidance on all HR initiatives and streams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to create and deliver presentations, facilitate discussions and draft policies or documents.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian employment laws and regulations.
• Proven project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all levels of an organization to drive positive HR outcomes.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Comfort with the occasional business trip; you can expect to travel to different Payworks locations across Canada.
• Fluency in both official languages (French/English), with the ability to communicate effectively to produce succinct explanation and correspondence in both languages, would be considered an asset.

We are proud to support a Flexible Work Plan that recognizes the diverse needs and lifestyles of our people. The Human Resources Business Partner has the option to work fully out of the Winnipeg head office or on a hybrid work model, working in the office at least three (3) days a week.

Payworks is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, and collaborating with employees, clients and guests to identify and effectively remove barriers, in a manner that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, reasonable accommodation and equal opportunity. Payworks welcomes and encourages applications from all persons. Individuals applying for employment with Payworks may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from Human Resources.

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