Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About the Role

Act as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting blue-collar and field-based operations across the region, aligning HR strategies with business priorities and operational needs and providing visible, on-the-ground HR support.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with business priorities and operational needs
• Provide guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent strategies
• Lead and manage employee relations cases end-to-end, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes
• Partner with stakeholders on union-related matters, including negotiations, agreements, and dispute resolution
• Maintain a strong understanding of the industrial relations landscape and proactively mitigate risks
• Design and drive employee engagement initiatives with a focus on blue-collar and field-based employees
• Conduct focus groups and on-the-ground engagement sessions to gather insights and improve employee experience
• Build strong relationships with employees by maintaining a visible and approachable HR presence
• Support leaders on performance management, talent development, and succession planning
• Provide coaching to managers to strengthen leadership capability and team effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies and work closely with regional HR teams to support operational HR needs
• Travel regularly across the region to engage with field employees and leaders and develop firsthand understanding of workforce challenges and operational dynamics

Qualifications

Required

• 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong exposure to HR business partnering
• Proven experience in employee relations and union/industrial relations management
• Solid knowledge of the local labor laws and IR practices
• Experience supporting blue-collar, operations, or field-based workforce

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Master’s degree or HR certification is an advantage
• Experience working in regional or multi-site environments