Senior HR Business Partner

Position Overview

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our diverse teams in finance, procurement, human resources, IT, marketing, legal, and more collaborate to build a caring culture where everyone can thrive. We are in pursuit of an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our passionate, collaborative, and results-driven team. In this role, you will partner with leaders at all levels—including executive leaders across Canada and the United States—to advise, strategize, consult, and coach. You will support the deployment of our HR Strategic Plan, influence business conversations, foster an inclusive workplace, and drive effective people programs that deliver better outcomes for our internal clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on HR disciplines including employee engagement, conflict and exit management, employment legislation, employee relations, and investigations.
• Manage the strategy rollout and results for all HR calendar events.
• Lead and report on workforce management activities including recruitment, retention, and workforce balance.
• Identify and implement people-related strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment to our compensation philosophy.
• Roll out and evaluate talent management strategies and drive engagement & culture initiatives for a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Participate in organizational design efforts to optimize structure, succession, and efficiency.
• Serve as a workforce champion promoting a positive employee experience and supporting business planning processes.
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with executive leaders by presenting multiple perspectives and challenging the status quo.
• Offer dynamic solutions to complex issues while upholding Stantec’s culture, vision, and values.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence—including talent acquisition, compensation, immigration, learning & organizational development, engagement, and benefits—to drive high performance.

Required Qualifications

• Proven influencer and collaborator with the ability to provide guidance and support across all organizational levels, including executives.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.
• Prior experience partnering with and providing HR support to Corporate functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a focus on action-oriented results and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve strategic and operational HR challenges with innovative solutions.
• Excellent communicator with the capability to influence diverse stakeholders through effective verbal and written communication.
• A commitment to confidentiality, discretion, sound judgment, and continuous personal development in HR best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience; HR certification is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Locations in CO, HI, MD & various areas in CA, NJ with a pay range of Min Salary $108,000.00 - Max Salary $162,000.00. Final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location, with some roles bonus eligible.
• Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans plus a robust wellness program.
• 401(k) plan with an employee stock purchase program and additional benefits such as life and AD&D insurance, as well as short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave.
• Generous paid time off including ten paid holidays per calendar year and vacation accrual between 10 to 20 days, plus eligible paid sick leave.