Basic FunctionPetro-Canada Lubricants Inc. (PCLI), an HF Sinclair company is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner. Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Canada, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor and coach to refinery supervision, supporting both unionized and non‑unionized client groups with complex, multi‑faceted HR needs. This role provides expertise in labour relations, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capability development. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the HRBP influences business decisions, mitigates risk, and ensures alignment between workforce strategies and operational objectives in a safety‑critical environment.Job DutiesActs as a trusted advisor to refinery supervision, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, talent development, and change managementAnticipates workforce and labour challenges and proactively address emerging issues, skills gaps, and workforce risksLeads complex investigations involving discipline, policy breaches, harassment, workplace conflict, and safety-related mattersManages the administration and interpretation of the collective agreement, providing advice on grievance handling, arbitration preparation, and supports the negotiation processBuild team-oriented relationships with union leaders to support fair, consistent, and constructive labour‑management interactionsCoach supervisors in effective people leadership, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance managementEnhances capability through coaching and tailored training to strengthen decision‑making, communication, and accountabilityGuides leaders through sensitive and complex workforce issues with a focus on business outcomes, compliance, and risk mitigationSupports the implementation of HR programs (performance management, compensation cycles, succession planning, talent development, engagement,



and workforce forecasting)Partners with Talent Acquisition on senior or hard-to-fill roles, ensuring alignment with long-term workforce requirementsReview internal workforce demographics, and operational forecasts to support workforce strategiesDrives initiatives that enhance employee engagement, inclusion, and culture within an industrial, safety‑sensitive environmentPartners closely with HSE to ensure people strategies reinforce safety excellence and compliance with regulatory requirementsSupports organizational change initiatives to strengthen culture, operational readiness, and overall employee experienceParticipates in corporate HR projects, cross-functional initiatives, and enterprise-wide HR program development as assignedProvides mentorship to junior HR team membersSpecial assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise in employee relations and labour relationsDemonstrated experience supporting complex unionized workforces, preferably in heavy industrial, or manufacturing environmentsProven track record influencing leaders and driving strategic HR outcomes in operational settingsEducation LevelBachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or equivalent combination of education and job-related work experienceRequired SkillsExpert-level understanding of employment legislation, human rights requirements, and collective agreement administrationStrong labour relations capability, including grievance management,



arbitration preparation, and union partnershipAdvanced coaching and consulting skills with the ability to influence without authority and navigate ambiguous situationsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and provide strategic recommendationsDemonstrated business acumen with a solid understanding of operational drivers in an industrial environmentAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, safety‑critical environmentBuilds high credibility through strong judgment, consistency, and deep technical HR expertiseWork ConditionsOffice based with occasional business travel as requiredWork may involve extended periods of time at a computer as well as reviewing and preparing hardcopy data.Involves back and forth travel from the Lakeshore office to the Lubricants Centre. Long and irregular hours may be required due to an emergency “on-call” obligation or the cyclical nature of the workloadOur hiring process incorporates AI tools to assist with the recruitment processThis job posting is to fill an existing vacancy within our organizationThe salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annually, based on experience and qualificationsPhysical RequirementsJob conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 20lbs, pushing and/or pulling up to 10lbs, perceiving color differences, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential (inability to maintain standard insurance rates is grounds for dismissal), valid drivers license and proof of insurance required, and depending on assigned location the ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted).IsExpired: false#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Hr Business Partner - $90,000 - $130,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 HF Sinclair
📍 Winnipeg