Human Resources Business Partner | 14-Month Contract

at  Smart Biggar

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What We Do.
Smart & Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 100 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada’s leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.
We are part of the IPH Group. IPH Limited is the holding company for intellectual property and associated companies offering a wide range of IP services and products. IPH companies employ a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of over1,200 people in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand. IPH companies service a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, multinationals, public sector research organizations, SMEs and professional services firms worldwide.
We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve. The IPH Group is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect across companies to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.
The Opportunity.
Smart & Biggar is currently looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our HR team for 14 months. In this role, you will play a key role in providing strategic HR guidance and leading the HR cycle activities for a diverse population of employees located throughout Canada.

Responsibilities.

• Lead and manage national HR initiatives and program development
• Oversee performance management for assigned employee population, including talent identification, career development planning, and performance improvement
• Collaborate on the annual compensation review process, including market research, analysis, and communication of proposed adjustments to People Leaders
• Collaborate with internal clients to develop plans addressing current and future HR resource needs
• Provide expert advice and coaching to Managers and People Leaders on employee relations matters
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team and broader HR department to identify hiring needs, fill vacancies efficiently, and ensure effective onboarding and integration of new hires
• Collaborate with the national HR team to implement and execute HR strategies
• Prepare and analyze reports on relevant employee data as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Human Resources

Qualifications, competencies, and experience.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an advisory role
• Demonstrated ability to lead HR initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Professional HR designation is considered an asset
• Expertise in performance management, talent development, and compensation strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and build relationships
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex employee relations issues and make sound decisions using the appropriate policies and legislation
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing business needs

No recruiters or agencies please.

• Lead and manage national HR initiatives and program development
• Oversee performance management for assigned employee population, including talent identification, career development planning, and performance improvement
• Collaborate on the annual compensation review process, including market research, analysis, and communication of proposed adjustments to People Leaders
• Collaborate with internal clients to develop plans addressing current and future HR resource needs
• Provide expert advice and coaching to Managers and People Leaders on employee relations matters
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team and broader HR department to identify hiring needs, fill vacancies efficiently, and ensure effective onboarding and integration of new hires
• Collaborate with the national HR team to implement and execute HR strategies
• Prepare and analyze reports on relevant employee data as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Human Resource