HR Business Partner - Construction and Design

Job summary

The HR Business Partner will provide strategic and hands-on support to the Construction & Design Division, focusing on employee relations, talent management, and workforce planning. They will also manage HRIS administration, immigration compliance, and leadership development initiatives across multiple project sites.

Job details

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests. Northland Properties Corporation is seeking an HR Business Partner to support its Construction & Design Division. Reporting to the Vice President, Construction & Design, the HR Business Partner serves as a partner to leaders across multiple construction projects and corporate teams. This role provides both leadership and hands-on HR support in employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, HRIS administration, immigration programs, and leadership development. What You'll Do Partner with leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives. Provide guidance and hold structure for employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, employee accommodations, and conflict resolution. Conduct workplace investigations and support the resolution of employee concerns. Deliver training and coaching to employees and leaders on workplace policies, respectful workplace practices, bullying and harassment prevention, performance management, and HR fundamentals. Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, career development, and offboarding. Administer and support Dayforce HRIS, including employee data management, reporting, troubleshooting, and process improvements. Generate and analyze workforce metrics and reports to support strategic decision-making. Support immigration processes, including LMIA applications, work permits, employer compliance requirements, and foreign worker programs. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, human rights obligations, company policies, and collective agreements where applicable. Partner with Payroll, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions across multiple project sites. What You'll Bring 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist capacity. Strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards, human rights legislation, workplace investigations, and employee relations best practices. Experience supporting construction, engineering, industrial, or project-based operations. Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and providing recommendations to resolve employee relations concerns. Experience supporting a workforce that includes skilled trades, field employees, project teams, and salaried professionals. Experience supporting Canadian immigration programs, including LMIA and LMIA-exempt applications, work permits, employer compliance requirements, and foreign worker programs HRIS experience, including employee lifecycle management, reporting and analytics, troubleshooting, system administration, data integrity, and user support. Dayforce experience an asset. Strong presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills. Ability to build credibility and influence throughout an organization. CPHR designation (or working toward designation) an asset. US experience an asset. Ideal Candidate You are a proactive and relationship-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment. You bring expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, HRIS administration, leadership coaching, training facilitation, and immigration programs. You are comfortable working independently, influencing leaders at all levels, and balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operational support. Working with Northland means more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to grow your career while enjoying a wide range of benefits and perks: Extended Health Coverage, including vision, dental, and group life insurance Annual bonus opportunities, based on individual and company performance Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) eligibility after 6 months of employment Employee discounts across all Northland-owned hotels and resorts 25% dining discount at selected restaurants for up to six people 50% off lift tickets at Grouse Mountain and Revelstoke Mountain Resort for up to four people The chance to contribute to a unique, team-focused construction model Be a valued member of a high-performing team within an organization that offers unmatched career growth Join a collaborative, friendly work environment with a fun and inclusive culture Salary Range: CAD $70,000 – $95,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience At Northland Properties Corporation (NPC), we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/(opens in a new tab). Submission of resume does not guarantee an interview or transfer. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the minimal requirements of the applicable skills required. You must be legally entitled to work in Canada to apply as the employer does not have a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) that would support a foreign worker. Applications will not be accepted via email or in person. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with Company, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application. NPC uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. NPC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. NPC does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email humanresources@northland.ca. NPC takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.

What you’ll do

The HR Business Partner will provide strategic and hands-on support to the Construction & Design Division, focusing on employee relations, talent management, and workforce planning. They will also manage HRIS administration, immigration compliance, and leadership development initiatives across multiple project sites.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or project-based operations. Strong knowledge of Canadian employment standards, workplace investigations, and HRIS systems is required.

Benefits

• Extended health coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Group life insurance
• Annual bonus
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts
• Dining discount
• Lift ticket discounts

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• HRIS Administration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Employee relations
• Talent management
• Workforce planning
• HRIS administration
• Immigration programs
• Leadership development
• Performance management
• Workplace investigations
• Conflict resolution
• Coaching
• Training facilitation
• Employment legislation
• Data analysis
• Dayforce
• Strategic planning
• Influencing Skills
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Decision Making
• Training Facilitation
• Employee Relations Investigations
• Influencing Without Authority
• Ceridian Dayforce
• Talent Management
• Business Objectives
• Talent Recruitment
• Employee Data Management
• HRIS Administration
• Labor Compliance
• Life Coaching
• Artificial Intelligence
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Asset Management
• Construction
• Conflict Resolution
• Construction Engineering
• Data Integrity
• System Administration
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Performance Management
• Finance
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Impact Assessment
• Labor Economics
• Leadership Development
• Legislation
• Employee Onboarding
• Operations
• Presentations
• Workforce Planning

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality
• Human Resources Business Partner
• Human Resource Managers
• Human Resources Managers

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