Business Partner, People (Burlington)

Business Partner, People (Burlington)

26 Oct
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Talantir
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Burlington

26 Oct

Talantir

Burlington

Burlington Hydro – Powering the Careers of Tomorrow Are you looking for a meaningful career with an organization that values teamwork, sustainability, and community impact? At Burlington Hydro, we don’t just provide electricity—we are powering a brighter future for our community. The Role We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Business Partner, People & Culture. Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, this position plays a key role in shaping the organization’s culture, employee experience, and overall people strategy. As a trusted internal advisor, this role provides guidance and expertise to leaders and employees on a wide range of human resources matters. As an experienced generalist, the incumbent plays a critical role in delivering high-quality People & Culture services, contributing to a positive employee experience, and enhancing the effectiveness of people practices across the company. This is an in office position located at 1340 Brant Street, Burlington. Burlington Hydro offers eligible employees the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day per week as part of our Hybrid Work from Home Program. What You Will Do
- Manage the day-to-day delivery of People & Culture programs, including performance management, talent development, engagement initiatives, and employee experience programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legislative requirements
- Manage full-cycle recruitment and support hiring managers in assessing talent needs
- Provide leadership support in labour and employee relations matters, including research, documentation, interpretation of policies and collective agreements, and preparation of recommendations
- Conduct and support workplace investigations, documentation, and resolution processes, ensuring fairness, consistency,



and adherence to legislative and organizational requirements
- Support collective bargaining preparation and related labour relations initiatives
- Develop, update, and interpret HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with legislation, corporate policies, and collective agreements
- Monitor and ensure adherence to employment legislation and regulatory requirements, including ESA, OHRC, WSIB, Occupational Health & Safety, and company policies
- Prepare, analyze, and interpret data, metrics, and dashboards to identify trends and support strategic decision-making
- Drive organizational culture initiatives, employee engagement and change management strategies that promote inclusion, collaboration, and innovation
- Develop people communication, ensuring consistency, clarity and alignment with People & Culture initiatives
- Manage the administration of employee leaves, including WSIB, disability, accommodations, and return-to-work processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, timely case coordination, and effective communication with employees and leaders
- Support organizational design activities, including job analysis
- Work in compliance with all safe work practices, technical specifications, standards, and rules/regulations as set out by the Company, the MOL, IHSA, ESA, CSA, and other applicable authorities
- All other duties as assigned What We Are Looking For




- Post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce or a related field
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with at least three (3) years of labour relations experience in a unionized environment
- Solid HR generalist background with strong critical thinking and demonstrated experience in people analytics and reporting, including the ability to interpret and communicate insights from data
- Experience with HRIS systems (Ceridian Dayforce considered an asset) and a strong level of technical proficiency What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Proficient in MS Office applications and HRIS systems
- Sound analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, human rights, and health and safety requirements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail
- Professionalism, discretion, tact, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information Who We Are Since 1945, Burlington Hydro has been powering the growth of Burlington with reliability, empathy and innovation. As a local distribution company (LDC), we serve a vibrant community across 188 square kilometres, delivering electricity to over 69,500 customers. At Burlington Hydro, we’re more than just an energy provider—we’re committed to driving sustainability, supporting our community, and fostering a workplace where people succeed together. Our core values – teamwork, safety, empathy, reliability, community, and stewardship – guide ever

📌 Business Partner, People (Burlington)
🏢 Talantir
📍 Burlington

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