Manager, HR Business Partner

Seaspan is seeking an experienced HR leader to serve as the dedicated HR business partner for the CFO organization supporting Finance Business Technology Solutions (BTS) Digital Transformation Office (DTO) Contracts and Information Technology (IT). The Manager Human Resources will partner closely with the CFO and their Leadership team to develop and execute people strategies that support business priorities organizational effectiveness employee engagement talent development and workforce planning.

This role reports to the HR Director and acts as a trusted advisor to leaders across the CFO portfolio providing both strategic guidance and hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings significant HR business partnering experience supporting CFO DTO IT groups in complex fast-paced environments with the ability to influence leaders lead organizational change and drive strong business outcomes through people strategies.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What youll do

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as the primary HR partner to the CFO leadership team and senior leaders across Finance BTS DTO Contracts and IT.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with leaders to understand business objectives and proactively identify people-related opportunities risks and solutions.
• Partner with leaders to develop and execute workforce strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Provide strategic HR advice and practical recommendations to support business planning leadership effectiveness organizational health and employee engagement.
  

Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

• Lead workforce planning discussions organizational design reviews and succession planning activities across the CFO portfolio.
• Assess organizational capability and recommend strategies to optimize structure capacity talent deployment and workforce effectiveness.
• Support leaders through organizational change restructures operating model changes and transformation initiatives.
• Provide guidance on role design capability gaps future workforce needs and team effectiveness.
  

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Facilitate talent review and succession planning processes for supported client groups.
• Partner with leaders to identify develop and retain high-potential and critical talent.
• Support career development leadership development and retention strategies that strengthen the talent pipeline.
• Coach leaders on performance differentiation development planning and building high-performing teams.
  

Employee & Labour Relations

• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters including performance management progressive discipline attendance management workplace conflict accommodations and terminations.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations conflict resolution and report writing as required.
• Coach leaders to apply policies employment standards collective agreements and HR best practices consistently and fairly.
• Identify employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions that reduce risk and support a respectful workplace.
  

Change Management & Transformation

• Lead the people side of business transformation initiatives within the CFO portfolio.
• Support leaders through periods of growth restructuring technology implementation process improvement and organizational change.
• Develop and execute change management stakeholder engagement and communication strategies that support adoption and minimize disruption.
  

Compensation & Performance Management

• Partner with Compensation and business leaders on annual compensation reviews promotions market assessments salary recommendations and organizational structure considerations.
• Support performance management processes talent calibration development planning and performance improvement strategies.
• Promote equitable and consistent application of compensation performance and people programs across supported client groups.
  

HR Analytics & Insights

• Analyze workforce data and people metrics to identify trends risks and opportunities related to turnover engagement retention capability gaps and succession readiness.
• Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations for leaders.
• Use data to influence decisions measure effectiveness and support continuous improvement of people practices.
  

HR Program Delivery

• Champion enterprise HR initiatives and programs including talent reviews performance management leadership development employee engagement succession planning and inclusion initiatives.
• Partner with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions for the CFO organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes tools and programs to enhance leader and employee experience.

What youll bring

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Commerce or a related field.
• CPHR designation is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience including significant HR Business Partner experience within a CFO and IT functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting similar corporate client groups such as Finance Technology Digital Transformation Contracts Corporate Services or other professional functions.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and leadership teams in a complex matrixed unionized and/or fast-paced environment.
• Strong experience in organizational design workforce planning talent management succession planning performance management and employee relations.
• Experience supporting leaders through transformation restructuring process improvement technology implementation or other organizational change initiatives.
• Experience using workforce data and people metrics to identify trends influence decisions and recommend practical business solutions.
• Strategic business acumen with the ability to translate business priorities into people strategies.
• Strong executive presence judgment and influencing skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders managers employees and HR colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations employment legislation HR policies and HR best practices.
• Strong facilitation coaching conflict resolution and investigation skills.
• Demonstrated capability in organizational design workforce planning change management and talent development.
• Data-informed mindset with the ability to analyze workforce trends and communicate actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to prepare clear recommendations presentations and written documentation.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.

Why youll love working here

• This is a full-time permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy) dental vision life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.
  

The estimated salary for this position is $135000 - $165000. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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