Job Description

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Key Accountabilities:

Does the role of an HR Business Partner, as a busy HR generalist position where people management support to our managers is crucial, appeal to you? If so, this is the position for you. As a strong relationship builder, you will have the ability and confidence to engage with managers and employees and to influence them to achieve key business outcomes.

There are a host of responsibilities which make the position both interesting and rewarding including

• Business Partnering
  • Adept at providing HR support to directors, senior managers and line managers in all aspects of management and support of their teams.
  • Advise and guide senior management on all aspects of employment legislation.
  • First point of contact for all high-level HR related business matters.
  • To partner with different business units (BUs), understanding their needs from HR perspective and providing them appropriate solutions
  • Assisting management in implementing different HR policies and initiatives across the BUs
• On-boarding
  • To make sure the on boarding and induction programs are conducted as per agreed timelines
  • Conducting the HR induction for all new joiners
• Performance management
  • Helping HR Manager in completing the periodic performance management review process
  • Custodian of the Performance management system (Talent Hub)
  • Solving employee queries regarding performance management process
• Remuneration
  • To oversee and manage a heavy and objectives-based workload, meeting on going deadlines on a frequent basis and following the current HRIS and Reward annual cycle

• Employee relations
• Succession planning
• Workforce wellbeing and workforce development
• Supporting Human Resource strategies
• Undertaking projects that keep Stantec’s workforce engaged and motivated
• To support the HR Manager, ensuring all work is delivered to the highest of standards
• To follow STANTEC’s code of conduct and ethics at all times
• To maintain the highest standards of confidentiality

Person Specification:

• 5 to 10 years of experience as Human Resources generalist or HR Business Partner field with Master’s degree in Human Resource.
• Experience in implementing HR policies and procedures
• Experience in handling HR business partner role independently
• Proven experience in employee engagement, performance management, on boarding activities
• Strong strategic thinking and innovation capability
• Sound operations HR experience at middle management level

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.