Human Resources Business Partner (12-Month Maternity Leave Contract)

About this role

<div> <div> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands — </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">AutoTrader.ca</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">AutoSync</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Dealertrack Canada and CMS</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> — help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">AutoTrader.ca</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> is Canada’s largest automotive marketplace, with over </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">25 million monthly visits</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">. </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As part of </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">AutoScout24 group</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div><span data-contrast="auto">Join us on our journey as we bring together the best of Europe and North America to shape the future of automotive retail.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></div> </div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job Summary</span></strong></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) collaborates with senior leadership and department managers to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives. This role focuses on talent management, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, compensation design and HR policy implementation.</span></p> <div class="x_MsoNormal"><hr width="100%"></div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US">What you'll do:</span></strong></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Strategic HR Partnership</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and workforce needs.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Provide HR insights and strategic guidance to support business growth and transformation.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Align HR initiatives with company strategy.</span></li> </ul> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Talent Management & Workforce Planning</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Identify talent gaps and develop succession planning strategies.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Work with managers to retain and develop employees.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Partner with Talent Acquisition to build strong teams.</span></li> </ul> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Employee Relations</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies and employee concerns.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Manage conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Promote a positive work culture and employee engagement.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Demonstrated experience with collective bargaining, grievance management, and labor relations strategy.</span></li> </ul> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Performance Management</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Support performance review processes and goal setting.</span></li> <li class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Coach managers on employee development and performance improvement plans.</span></li> <li…