Senior People Business Advisor

About the role

The Senior People Business Advisor provides professional people support to assigned business areas, partnering closely with People leadership to deliver employee and labor relations services. This role guides managers on routine and moderately complex HR matters, ensuring consistent application of policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment practices.

Key responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and support to managers on employee and labor relations issues.
• Conduct workplace investigations, gather evidence, and document findings.
• Handle employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, performance concerns, and conduct issues.
• Support the investigation and resolution of union grievances and assist with collective bargaining administration.
• Interpret and apply company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and relevant employment legislation.
• Assist with workforce planning, organizational and staffing initiatives, and change‑management projects.
• Conduct employee exit interviews and communicate trends to People leadership.
• Maintain accurate case files and respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Use workforce data to identify trends and provide data‑informed recommendations.

Required profile

• Significant experience in employee and labor relations, preferably in a senior HR advisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment law.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare clear documentation.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret workforce data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to partner effectively with managers and People leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Required skills