Senior Human Relations Business Partner

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner provides endtoend HR leadership to The Salvation Armys assigned corporate functions (e.g. IT Finance HR Legal etc.) across its Territorial Headquarters. As a senior individual contributor this role acts as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leaders delivering strategic handson HR support in a complex missiondriven environment.

Supporting a diverse range of specialized corporate client groups the Senior HRBP balances strategic influence with operational excellence partnering closely with leaders to translate HR strategy into practical valuesaligned people solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced HR leader who thrives in a playercoach mindset without direct people leadership brings sound judgement to complex situations and is energized by meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership

• Serve as a strategic HR business partner and change agent to senior leaders across corporate functions

• Build strong trustbased relationships with leaders providing expert advice on people strategy organizational effectiveness and workforce planning

• Translate and implement territorial HR strategies policies and programs to meet the unique needs of corporate client groups

Employee Relations

• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters including investigations performance management and terminations using a structured and riskaware approach

• Assess and mitigate risk related to workplace relations partnering with Legal HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) and external agencies as required

• Provide guidance supporting consistent application of employment legislation

Organizational Effectiveness & Change

• Partner with leaders on organizational design role clarity team effectiveness and change initiatives

• Coach leaders through transformation ambiguity and change ensuring people impacts are thoughtfully managed

• Apply a systemsthinking and continuous improvement mindset to enhance HR practices and the employee experience

Enterprise HR Programs

• Actively contribute to and support enterprisewide HR initiatives including salary reviews talent assessment workforce planning performance management health & safety training and organizational change

• Ensure people practices align with mission values and compliance requirements while meeting business and operational needs

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• University degree in Human Resources Business Social Sciences or a related field CHRL or CPHR designation required

• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience including seniorlevel HRBP roles supporting complex client groups

• Demonstrated success advising and influencing senior and executive leaders in large multifaceted organizations

• Strong practical knowledge of HR practices across corporate/head office environments

• Proven experience managing highrisk complex employee relations issues with confidence and sound judgement

• Demonstrated commitment to The Salvation Armys Mission and Core Values with the ability to integrate mission into peoplerelated decisions

• High level of selfawareness integrity and accountability; exercises discretion and sound judgement

• Trusted advisor with strong coaching consulting and relationshipmanagement skills

• Resultsoriented organized and comfortable operating autonomously as a senior individual contributor

• Systems thinker with a continuous improvement and change mindset capable of supporting leaders and employees through transition

• Collaborative inclusive and resilient professional who models professionalism and respect.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.