Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a People Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering consistent people practices, managing employee relations matters, and ensuring effective execution of core People programs. In this role, you will apply strong HR expertise, sound judgment, and a service‑oriented approach to support day‑to‑day people needs, promote employee engagement, and ensure alignment with organizational policies and values. You will work collaboratively with managers, People Partners, and Centers of Expertise to deliver reliable, compliant, and employee‑focused People solutions.

The Opportunity

Coach, counsel and provide sound guidance to managers and leaders on performance management, employee development, and employee engagement matters

Develop meaningful partnerships with managers and staff through consultation on People practices

Provide advisory support to managers to help them to optimally deliver feedback, have development conversations and manage overall performance

Manage the delivery and coordination of annual activities such as performance appraisals, promotions, and salary review process

Conduct exit interviews and coordinate overall exit process with People Services team

Collaborate with colleagues in the Centers of Expertise to deliver seamless client service

Present information on People programs at staff meetings

Work with cross functional teams and connect regularly with peers to drive consistent practices and drive quality outcomes

Create and use People analytics to inform leaders of trends that impact the business and develop forward-thinking solutions





Lead and support employee wellbeing and contribute towards a healthy work culture that enhances Arup’s people experience

Be an active member and/or lead[ People Team projects independently or in a team as part of your growth and development

Support programs that integrate Equity, Diversity & Inclusion into all aspects of our People Strategy

Work closely with People Business Partners to ensure appropriate escalation and awareness of complex or high-risk people issues within the business

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

8 or more year of agile HR experience, with at least three years’ experience in a Generalist or People Partner role

Experience working in a consultative manner within a matrixed organization

Solid understanding of policies, practices, employment and employee relations frameworks and the ability to use sound judgment and discretion in their application





Successful record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients and ability to reach agreements which balance the goals and interests of leaders, staff and Arup

Ability to build relationships across geographies quickly both face to face and virtually (over the phone, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization

Knowledge of local employment law preferred

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Psychology or related field

Strong client and service delivery orientation

Must be proactive, with the ability to engage with leadership to create strategies and delivery methods for solutions to important business issues

Demonstrates integrity in all business interactions and honors personal commitments

Comfortable with ambiguity and takes a proactive and collaborative approach to find answers and solutions to business challenges

Comfortable with change and able to apply an agile approach to work

Non-hierarchical, with the ability to engage and communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments

Ability to remain calm and motivated under pressure

Self-aware, understands their role in the team and takes ownership for own actions

Have a passion for people – enjoy looking for ways to improve and step up our quality and level of service

What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can

📌 People Partner (Winnipeg)
🏢 Arup
📍 Winnipeg