The position:

Summit Search Group has partnered with a progressive and leading general contractor and construction management firm on the search for their next Human Resources Business Partner.

Reporting to the Director, People and Brand, the Human Resources Business Partner is a trusted advisor to the company’s leaders on workforce and employee matters. The HRBP works with leaders and managers to provide practical guidance that supports business performance, strategy, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

The HRBP is a strategic role that leads employee relations, policy, compensation, and performance management to help leaders as they manage and develop their teams. With a strong understanding of construction, labour market trends, and the company’s priorities, the HRBP helps build the workforce practices needed to meet business objectives.

A strategic and collaborative member of the People and Brand team, the HRBP helps develop and deliver initiatives that meet operational needs, support long-term business goals, and help the company attract and retain top talent.

Key Responsibilities

HR Support for Leaders

•   Be the primary HR resource for the company’s people managers, providing day-to-day support leaders and helping them lead their teams with clarity.

•   Support leadership practices that reflect the company’s values and expectations for how managers lead their teams.

•   Partner with the Director on manager toolkits and leadership support resources, providing HR compliance and policy content.

•   Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of the company’s Talent Development Program.

•   Bring workforce insight and HR policy expertise to attraction and retention so initiatives are practical, business-focused, and aligned with organizational needs.

•   Support recruitment and onboarding processes as required.

Employee Relations & Engagement

•   Be the company’s lead advisor on employee relations matters, and consistent, fair, and compliant employment practices.

•   Provide guidance and support to leaders on performance management, accommodations, and policy interpretation.

•   Conduct workplace investigations when required.

•   Lead employee engagement surveys and recommend practical strategies to improve engagement in alignment with business goals.

•   Contribute to compensation and salary review process.

•   Contribute to accurate payroll by ensuring compensation changes are properly documented, reviewed, approved, and implemented in alignment with company practices and applicable agreements.

•   Execute and provide continuous on the organization's workforce development initiatives.

Policy & Legislation

•   Own the development, interpretation, and maintenance of HR policies, ensuring alignment with Manitoba employment standards, human rights legislation, and applicable regulations.

•   Act as the primary point of accountability for HR policy and legislative compliance across the organization.

•   Monitor legislative changes and advise leadership proactively on implications for the company's practices and obligations.

•   Collaborate with the HR Team to ensure consistent application of policies across all HR processes.

•   Lead contract administration on projects requiring union agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable collective agreement terms and conditions.

•   Monitor developments in labour relations and employment legislation, advising leadership on implications for the business.

Qualifications

•   Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field.

•   CPHR designation or progress toward designation.

•   Minimum 5–7 years of progressive human resources experience.

•   Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

•   Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, and HR policy.

•   Strong knowledge of Manitoba employment legislation and HR best practices.

•   Experience supporting leaders in construction, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-based environments is an asset.

For more information, or to submit your resume, please reach out to Jessica Willis or Erin Steeves at:

Jessica.Willis@summitsearchgroup.com

Erin.steeves@summitsearchgroup.com

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.