Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Department: People & Culture

Location: Edmonton, AB

Classification: Full Time, Onsite

Compensation Range: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00/salary plus opportunity for yearly annual bonus

Our journey so far…

At AutoCanada we are passionate about our business, our customers, and our talent! We are cultivating a culture of excellence and aspire to be best-in-class in the industry. We know that to be successful we need the best people. We aim to be the destination for top talent and are committed to hiring the best people to curate exceptional experiences for our customers. We strive to provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, an engaging and collaborative environment, recognition for performance and opportunities for growth and advancement.

This relentless pursuit of greatness is what makes AutoCanada a multi-award-winning company. We are proud recipients of the 2008, 2013 & 2021 CADA Laureate awards, crowned as the 2021 TSX30 Winner, and AutoCanada was recently named by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Place to Work for 2024!

Why AutoCanada…

AutoCanada supports collaborative, flexible team environments and is collectively focused on growth, customer service, and innovation. We value integrity, innovation, and excellence, and we reward it with competitive salaries and room to develop as a professional and individual. AutoCanada believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. That is why we are proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance:

Compensation and Incentive Packages

and Dental Benefits

Insurance

Vehicle Purchase Plan

and Family Assistance Program

contests and celebrations

with a collaborative People & Culture Team in a growing, successful organization

Position Overview

AutoCanada is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner responsible for providing people management support, advice, and consultation in partnership with leaders and Team Members. This position provides HR expertise to our Corporate teams, including all levels of leadership, management, and Team Members around topics such as talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations, coaching, workforce planning, and performance management. Team Members

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation Package

Health and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Employee Vehicle Purchase Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job Responsibilities

Partner with senior regional leaders, people managers, and employees to provide consultative HR advice that will support the strategic growth of the business

Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the region on HR issues

Understand the business needs and partner/collaborate with the People & Culture team to develop solutions

Manage and facilitate regional office new hire orientation and on-boarding

Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, training and development, employee coaching, and compensation

Act as a change agent and culture champion when supporting and representing the organization

Assist senior regional leaders and people managers with the development of departmental employee engagement action plans and that foster employee satisfaction

Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals

Champion a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results

Collaborate with the People & Culture (P&C) team to support projects and the successful completion of quarterly and annual objectives

Provide insights and recommendations to the P&C team to aid in the development of policies and procedures

Develop and communicate metrics to identify growth opportunities for the department and organization

Lead and employee conduct investigations, in consultation with the P&C Compliance Manager and/or team members

Educate team members on compensation practices, including compensation, performance feedback, performance calibration, and career transitions

Conduct regional and senior leadership exit interviews, providing analysis and recommendations to senior leadership for change activities

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, organizational development, or equivalent work experience

Automotive/Dealership and/or Retail experience an asset

3-5 years of work experience in Human Resources

Certified HR designation or working towards it is considered an asset

Work experience or education in employment law or other area of regulation is an asset

Superior communications and interpersonal skills, able to work comfortably and provide counsel to all levels of leaders and employees

Able to collaborate and work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently

Able to adapt to a consistently changing environment

Ability and experience to make well informed decisions on a broad human resource knowledge base

Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, etc.)

Experience and ability to work with HRIS & ATS software (e.g., Workday, ADP) are considered an asset

Ability to handle data with confidentiality and discretion

Availability to travel up to 50% of the time

For more information on our Company, please visit our website at To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At AutoCanada, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential. Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.