1-800-GOT-JUNK? is seeking an experienced
Senior People Business Partner
to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders and a senior leader within the Talent Management team. This role is accountable for shaping people strategy, managing risk, and ensuring the organization is prepared for growth through disciplined, compliant, and forward-looking people practices.This position operates with significant autonomy and influence and is designed for a seasoned People professional who can balance enterprise thinking with strong front-line execution. Beyond portfolio partnership, this role is designed for someone who loves to
build, experiment and solve complicated problems .What People Say About You
You are viewed as a thoughtful, credible, and pragmatic advisor. Leaders rely on you for clear guidance on complex people matters, and People Business Partners look to you for mentorship and sound judgment. You:Think several steps ahead and proactively identify risk and opportunityProvide balanced, well-reasoned recommendations grounded in business context and legislationInfluence through expertise, trust, and clarity rather than authorityElevate the capability of others through coaching and mentorshipKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic People Partnership
Act as the
strategic People advisor
to assigned leaders and leteamsPartner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, role clarity, and succession planningAnticipate people-related risks and opportunities and provide proactive, data-informed guidance aligned to business objectivesTranslate business strategy into scalable people solutions and prioritiesSenior Advisory, Risk & Employee Relations
Lead and oversee complex employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, accommodations, and exitsAdvise leaders on high-impact people decisions, balancing employee experience, business needs, and legal riskServe as a senior escalation point for sensitive or high-risk people mattersLegislative Foresight & Compliance Leadership




Monitor and interpret changes in employment legislation and emerging People-related regulatory requirementsProactively advise leaders and People Business Partners on the implications of legislative changesPartner cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Operations to ensure policies, practices, and programs remain compliant and alignedLead updates to policies, processes, and leader guidance to reflect legislative and regulatory changesMentorship & People Team Leadership
Provide mentorship, coaching, and day-to-day guidance to People Business Partners, supporting capability development and consistency of practiceSet standards for high-quality business partnering, decision-making, and documentationSupport onboarding and development of People team members as neededTalent, Performance & Organizational Effectiveness
Lead and continuously improve enterprise people programs, including:
Performance management cyclesTalent reviews and succession planningIndividual development planning
Ensure leaders are equipped and accountable for effective people leadershipEnterprise Programs & Cross-Functional Delivery
Lead or play a senior role in People initiatives such as:
Policy development and modernizationOrganizational effectiveness and scalability initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure people programs are operationally sound, legally compliant, and scalableWHAT YOU'LL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
Trusted, strategic partnership with senior leadersProactive identification and mitigation of people and compliance riskConsistent, high-quality people decision-making across the organizationDevelopment and elevation of People Business Partner capabilityAlignment between business strategy, people strategy, and legislative requirementsExplore and apply




AI-enabled HR solutions
that improve decision-making, leader capability, employee experience or People & Culture effectiveness.WHAT YOU BRING
7+ years of progressive People / HR experience, including senior-level business partneringDemonstrated experience mentoring or leading other HR / People professionalsDeep working knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and compliance best practicesExperience advising leaders through organizational change, growth, or complexityStrong judgment and ability to influence at all levelsAbility to synthesize legislation, risk, and business context into practical guidanceHYBRID WORK WORKPLACE
Team members in our Vancouver, Toronto, and Kansas City Junktion Hubs follow a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration. Employees are expected to work from the office several days each month, with scheduled team collaboration and company connection days to support alignment, teamwork, and business priorities.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We offer a competitive Total Compensation Package designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being. This includes:
Participation in our Company Profit Sharing Program of up to 8% of base salaryEligibility for a Sales Incentive/Bonus Program for revenue-generating roles, based on performance and role criteriaComprehensive Extended Health and Dental BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off, including annual vacation and personal daysHybrid Work Environment, offering flexibility to work both remotely and from our corporate officesProfessional Development Opportunities to support ongoing career growthAccess to Health and Wellness Programs, including gym facilities at our corporate head officeABOUT US
Did you know O2E Brands has been voted one of the Best Workplaces in Canada 14 times?! Take a sneak peek into why that is, here: YouTube Check us out on social! At O2E Brands, we know that great talent comes in many forms, and we want to meet you at your best.#1-800-GOT-JUNK?
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