About the Company We are partnering with a large, complex, and highly visible organization based in Vancouver to recruit a Senior Human Resources Business Partner. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, labour relations, and organizational transformation and is critical to the organization’s success over the next several years. This is not a traditional HR role. It is a senior, business-facing position where you will act as a trusted advisor to executives and senior leaders, helping translate strategy into meaningful workforce outcomes. The environment is fast-paced, unionized, and highly collaborative, requiring sound judgment, robust leadership presence, and the ability to operate with autonomy. About the Role As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will partner with senior leaders across a large and diverse portfolio to support business performance through effective people and labour strategies. You will play a key role in navigating an upcoming collective bargaining cycle, strengthening leadership capability, and supporting a workforce undergoing transformation. This role is well suited to someone who is strategic, decisive, relationship-driven, and comfortable operating in ambiguity while balancing long-term labour relationships with business priorities. Responsibilities: Act as a senior strategic advisor to managers, directors, and executive leaders on workforce, labour, and organizational matters Lead and advise on complex labour and employee relations issues, including collective agreement interpretation, investigations, discipline, and resolution strategies Support and prepare leaders for collective bargaining and union engagement, with a focus on long-term partnership and business sustainability Coach and develop leaders—many of whom are new to people management or unionized environments—on performance management, accountability, and leadership effectiveness Translate business priorities into aligned people strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning,



performance management, engagement, and DEI initiatives Partner with Centres of Expertise to design, implement, and evolve enterprise-wide HR programs and policies Serve as a change and transformation partner, leading or supporting complex initiatives and cross-functional projects Leverage workforce and engagement data to provide insight-driven recommendations to senior leaders Contribute to the overall strength of the HR function by mentoring peers and providing informal leadership Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level HR business partnering Demonstrated experience in a unionized environment (municipal, crown corporation, healthcare, regulated, or similar) — required Strong labour relations capability, including advising leaders through complex and sensitive issues Proven ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution Comfortable making decisions with limited information and navigating ambiguity Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills Experience working in large, complex organizations; exposure to smaller or more agile environments is an asset CPHR designation or equivalent education and experience preferred Pay range and compensation package Competitive base salary (target range approximately $115,000–$140,000, dependent on experience) Annual performance-based incentive Comprehensive benefits, pension/retirement savings, and wellness programs Strong emphasis on professional development and long-term career growth Equal Opportunity Statement Open to candidates currently based outside of BC; limited relocation support may be available. Final candidates will be required to complete a leadership/psychological assessment as part of the selection process. Interested? If you are a senior HR leader with strong labour relations experience who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and values in-person partnership, we’d love to connect.

📌 Senior Human Resources Business Partner - $115,000 - $140,000 A Year (Vancouver)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Vancouver