Human Resources Business Manager (Hybrid)

Position Objective:

Acts as business partner to the Sr. Manager, Human Resources to provide consultative services in the following areas: Employee Relations, Recruiting, Policy & Procedures, Training, Employee Engagement, Organizational Planning and Career/Employee Development. This position is assigned to specific Canadian entities of Porsche as a resource to managers and employees in driving their key business initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a business partner to client groups on applicable HR-related issues through coaching, counseling, and advising the Leadership team, managers and employee population. Achieve successful resolution to employee relations matters including complaints, investigations, performance issues, terminations and other areas involving management of risk to the organization.
• Facilitates and develops the understanding and application of Porsche’s vision, mission and organizational values with client groups. Utilize this understanding to add HR related value to the company in the rollout of business unit plans and HR initiatives.
• Drive and coordinate recruitment activities within client groups.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager, Human Resources in planning organizational change (e.g., reorganizations) within client groups to include the preparing and updating of organization and headcount plans; job description profiles; and prepare organization and job design improvement proposals.
• Contribute to the continuous development of Porsche Canada’s HR strategies and initiatives – develop annual review and plan regarding job performance and satisfaction; provide ideas and suggestions for major directions to strengthen Porsche Canada’s human resources; lead specific improvement initiatives and projects.
• Administer, and interpret HR policies & procedures; legal compliance and ensures clear communication and equitable application of policies. Partners with Sr. Manager to handle investigations related to discrimination, harassment, etc.; conduct exit interviews, and identifies areas of risk and provides recommendations to minimize company exposure.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager, Human Resources to coordinate the Porsche performance management and Talent Management process.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the proper usage of, awareness of, and compliance with Information Technology security policies at Porsche
• Seeks to ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrates an understanding of the need to safeguard both employee and competitive information in both electronic and non-electronic formats

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or Business related field of study
• CHRP/CHRL accreditation desired

Experience (Job and Industry):

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive human resources professional experience in the following areas: Employee Relations, Recruitment/Selection, Training and Development, Employee Engagement Compliance/Employment Laws
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of HR policies and programs; best practices; principles and trends; as well as employment related Federal and Provincial laws
• Occasional travel with occasional overnight stays may be required

Skills:

• Develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the automotive industry/organizational strategic objectives and goals/business unit functions from an HR and business organization perspective
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Senior Leadership Team
• Strong oral/written communication, facilitation, listening and presentation skills at all levels
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively
• Ability to build trust within client groups and maintain confidentiality with sensitive data

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Initiative
• Consultative Influencing and Negotiation
• Managing Resources
• Change Management
• Teamwork
• Continuous Learning