Career Contacts is a fractional human resources and recruitment consulting firm, supporting companies throughout Canada and the US.We provide support with permanent placements, temporary staffing, executive searches, HR consulting, and payroll management. We manage all phases of sourcing, screening, selection, and onboarding and retaining.
Career Contacts is hiring on behalf of our client for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join their team in Richmond, BC. Our client is seeking a strategic HR leader who will work closely with senior and executive stakeholders to connect organizational priorities with effective people and workforce strategies.
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this role is designed for someone who brings strong business insight, sound judgment, and the ability to influence at senior levels. The successful candidate will contribute to long-term workforce planning, leadership development, and the cultivation of a high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.
Working within a unionized setting, this position plays a critical role in supporting constructive labour relationships while advancing progressive people practices. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating complexity, balancing strategic initiatives with operational execution, and driving meaningful organizational change.
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday
Pay: $120,000 to $130,000 per year (based on experience) plus bonuses
Location: Richmond, BC (on-site)
They Offer:
- Performance-based bonuses
- 4+ weeks of paid vacation
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and employee support benefits beginning on your first day
- RRSP contributions
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
- A collaborative and purpose-driven workplace culture
- The opportunity to contribute to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, labour relations, and organizational effectiveness
- Translate business goals into integrated HR and talent strategies
- Provide expert guidance on complex employee and labour relations issues, including collective agreement interpretation, investigations, and corrective action
- Partner with leaders to strengthen leadership capability, accountability, and team performance
- Contribute to the development and ongoing enhancement of organization-wide HR programs and policies, including performance management, succession planning, workforce planning, engagement, and DEIB initiatives
- Support large-scale organizational change and transformation initiatives as a key HR partner
- Lead and participate in cross-functional projects aligned with corporate and people strategies
- Analyze workforce and engagement data to identify patterns, assess impact, and recommend practical actions
- Support the development of the broader HR team through mentorship and knowledge sharing
Requirements:
- 10 years of progressive senior-level HR experience within a unionized environment
- CPHR designation and a bachelors degree in Human Resources or Business, or an equivalent mix of education and professional experience
- Strong background in labour relations, including experience advising leaders and resolving complex employee issues
- Well-developed business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with operational objectives
- Demonstrated success acting as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leadership
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to lead change and manage complex projects
- Comfort working in a fast-moving, matrixed organization
Application Process: Please submit your resume in Word format and tell us why you're a great fit for this role. Career Contacts is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We look forward to hearing from you!
Your privacy and confidentiality are of utmost important to us; all applications to Career Contacts are kept confidential. We will not share your personal or professional information with anyone without your prior expressed approval. While we will only be considering qualified applicants for this position, we encourage you to visit our Job Board at www.careercontacts.ca for opportunities that fit your profile.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $120,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Human resources: 10 years (required)
- labour relations: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
