Strategic Human Resources Business Partner (Contract)

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

NOTE: This is a contract opportunity for 16 months.

We are seeking a dynamic strategic and inclusive Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) to deliver impactful people strategies that drive business results and elevate the employee experience across the enterprise. Supporting our Corporate Functions including Legal Enterprise Commercial Real Estate I&IT Marketing and Payments this role partners with senior leaders (Directors Vice Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents) as a trusted advisor providing strategic HR guidance planning and change leadership aligned with organizational priorities.

We are looking for an individual who thrives on building trusted relationships influences and enables leaders and navigates complex organizational needs with clarity confidence and care. Through a client-centric lens the SHRBP will lead HR initiatives design tailored strategies and solutions and adapt to meet evolving business needs.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and collaborative HR professional to help shape a high-performing client-focused and inclusive culture at one of the most transformational public organizations in the province.

Why Join Metrolinx

Metrolinx HR team has been recognized by HRD Canada as one of the 2025 Top HR Innovators and Most Innovative HR Teams celebrated for reshaping the HR landscape with pioneering strategies in wellness talent management and recruitment.

What we offer:

• Work that makes an impact across all of Metrolinx as well as the GTHA
• Learning and development opportunities
• An open and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and wellness spending account
• Defined Benefit OMERS Pension plan

Metrolinx is committed to helping our leaders achieve their goals through continuous learning professional development and support.

What will I be doing

• Strategic HR Programs & Initiatives: As a SHRBP you will support senior divisional leadership in talent and performance management strategic workforce planning employee and labour relations succession planning employee engagement leadership coaching internal communications and organizational design and transformation.
• Data Analytics & Fluency: Utilizing the full range of HR metrics collects and analyzes data to proactively identify issues and trends and develops customized data-driven HR solutions.
• Employee Relations:Manages employee relations issues with their clients (e.g. workplace disputes etc.) including leading non-WHD investigations.
• HR Policy & CoE Partnerships: Provides ongoing strategic HR partnership to business leaders on HR programs practices policies legislation and regulatory requirements including interpretation of policy identification of risk impact to the business and recommended solutions; acts as a liaison for the client with the HR COEs and engages them as appropriate in supporting fulsome wrap around service delivery.
• Change Management: Supports clients with the development and implementation of change management and intervention strategies to support major projects and transformational plans that have HR implications.
• HR Coach & Leadership: Provides leadership technical guidance training and coaching/mentoring to HR Generalists.
• Continuous Improvement: With a continuous improvement mindset leads and manages interdisciplinary teams/working groups to improve processes and programs as applicable for clients and within HR.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a university degree or college diploma in a related discipline to Human Resources Management/Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated training/experience which is progressively responsible and related generalist experience in Human Resources including Performance Management Talent Management Business Transformation and organizational design principles as well as policies and related legislation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present & consult effectively and prepare comprehensive investigation reports business cases etc.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills to coach and guide HR Generalists HR partners senior business leaders and executives with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of organizational design change management and project management principles to lead business transformation and restructuring projects.

Nice to Have (Assets):

• Masters degree in Organizational Development Adult Education Human Resources or related discipline.
• Certifications such as CHRP/CHRL CTDP PROSCI (Change Management) or PMP (Project Management).

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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