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About the Role

Join our HR team as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner. In this role, you will be a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders, partnering to align HR and talent strategies with organizational goals. As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will lead initiatives across the full employee lifecycle, influence people programs, and champion a culture of learning and purpose across assigned business units. You are empowered as an influential leader to make an impact, and the opportunity to mentor and develop others while shaping employee experience across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will support assigned business units across Canada and provide direct leadership to HR Coordinators. This role blends hands-on business partnership with operational leadership, ensuring policies remain current, processes scale effectively, and the employee experience continuously improves.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic partnership with senior leadership and people managers, providing expert guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, performance management, and employee relations
Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement people plans that support engagement, retention, change management, and culture
Partner with leaders to successfully navigate organizational growth, workforce changes, and strategic priorities
Use data and insights to identify workforce themes and opportunities
Provide direct management of HR Coordinators and mentorship, coaching, and delegation support to colleagues on the team
Own the HR Shared Services function as a core pillar of HR delivery, with accountability for efficient, reliable, and employee-focused support across employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and workforce data management
Drive continuous improvement of shared services, identifying opportunities for process standardization, automation, and streamlined self-serve solutions that empower employees and leaders
Champion Colliers’ values and cultural behaviors in all interactions, acting as a role model across the organization
Ensure all HR activities are delivered in compliance with employment law, corporate controls, and our annual business plan
Deliver regular updates and reporting on people plans, project progress, and key HR metrics to the Director, Human Resources
Proactively identify and escalate emerging issues, exercising sound judgment to ensure timely resolution

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of progressive HR business partnering experience, with a demonstrated ability to align people strategies with business objectives
Bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset
CPHR designation is considered an asset
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence leaders and collaborate across cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using workforce data to drive decisions and recommendations
Solid knowledge of employment law, compliance standards, and HR best practices
Demonstrated ownership, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering results
Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they don't meet every single qualification.
Final selection decisions are made by our hiring team through human review and interviews.
Formal background and reference checks are required prior to hiring.

Skills

Workforce planning
Organizational design
Performance management
Employee relations
Engagement
Retention
Change management
Culture development
Data analysis
Stakeholder management
Communication
Problem-solving
Employment law
Compliance
HR best practices

Location

Canada

Work Type

Flexible work environment

Experience Level

8+ years of progressive HR business partnering experience

Education Level

University degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience)

Salary/Compensations

$95,000 - $110,000 (CAD)
Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.

Benefits

Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
A paid volunteer day

About the Company

Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.
We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.
Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.
Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.

Equal Opportunity

Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce.
Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.