Harley is one of our Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) here in our HR Department. He works with functional Business Leaders within their respective business units providing relevant HR guidance, consultation and support to the business including identifying and sharing business insights and trends, and acts as a liaison between the business, HR COEs, HR Shared Services and Global HR partners as appropriate, to facilitate an integrated business strategy.
When Harley first came on board, he said it was easy to embrace our organizational values because they mirrored his own. Harley is genuine, engaging and approachable. He currently holds the top score for his department ping pong tournament team, you should see the celebration dance after a big win! Let’s just say he could be a professional break-dancer. If it weren’t for individuals like Harley joining us, we wouldn’t be known as an employer that lives by its values on a daily basis. So thank you Harley. We couldn’t be us without you.
Formulates partnerships across the business and HR function to deliver value-added service to management and Associates that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
Works with the business and HR to identify and promote new ways of working and empowering approaches to people management in support of delivering on the business plan, enabling leaders to assume increasing responsibility for all aspects of people management.
Contributes to and influences the business strategy by helping leaders to identify, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, behaviours, and structures that optimize the use of resources, processes and systems.
Supports leaders with the implementation and execution of corporate and area specific HR programs and strategies.
Supports leaders in the identification and execution of long and short term talent needs for the business; helps leaders make the link between talent, development and business goals; supports the business through the full talent cycle.
Identifies and anticipates changing business needs and trends so that HR programs are adjusted in support of the overall business; acts as a liaison and collaborates with the business and HR COEs and Shared Services to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Works with the business to develop a strong leadership and coaching culture that builds capability in the business that brings out the best in people; creates an environment that fosters high performance, innovation, learning and initiative; supports a culture of accountability.
Acts as Change Agent and consultant to the business in managing and supporting small and large scale organizational change, in consultation with HR Organization Development as required.
Supports the business in the resolution of complex associate relations issues including coaching, counseling and facilitating resolution with Associates; maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of Associates, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with legal as needed/required.
Partners with other HR Business Partners to share a community of best practices, ensure a broad consistency of approach, and cover each other as necessary.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to read, write, communicate and interpret information accurately; bilingualism an asset; able to developing and building relationships with internal and external partners / team members; able to effectively and creatively challenge people, situations and current thinking; customer service skills including efficiently and effectively responding to inquires or resolving any conflicts or problems that might arise.