Human Resources Business Partner

Collabera is seeking an HR Business Partner to join a large commercial insurance company located downtown Toronto. This dynamic, multi‑hat role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, mid‑to‑large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

- Act as a strategic partner to people managers across Canada, supporting employee relations, promotions, performance management, PIPs, and business cases for talent decisions.
- Lead talent acquisition efforts, managing 6–10 requisitions at a time (≈ 40 % of the role).
- Collaborate on business partnership initiatives, supporting workforce planning, succession planning, and HR strategy (≈ 30 %).
- Manage project‑based work, including compliance projects such as Bill 96 (Quebec) and coordination with the legal department (≈ 15 %).
- Oversee social wellness initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, corporate volunteering, social commitments, and corporate services responsibilities (≈ 15 %).
- Serve as a liaison for learning and development programs, ensuring managers and employees understand enterprise‑wide protocols without directly building or coordinating programs.
- Support various Canadian business units,



fostering consistent HR practices and promoting employee engagement.

Must‑Have Skills & Experience

- English and French (bilingual, preferred).
- 5+ years of HR experience in business partnering and/or talent acquisition.
- Strong experience in full‑cycle recruitment, handling 6–10 requisitions at a time.
- Proven ability to advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and promotions.
- Experience supporting multiple business units across geographies.
- Solid understanding of HR compliance, employment standards, and diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.
- Previous experience in mid‑size companies or rapid‑growing organizations.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills & Experience

- Experience with HR projects in Quebec (e.g., Bill 96 or other provincial legislation).
- Exposure to corporate social responsibility programs and employee wellness initiatives.
- Familiarity with learning and development frameworks and communication of HR policies.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industry

Insurance

📌 HR Business Partner (Toronto)
🏢 Collabera
📍 Toronto