Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely - helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Sr. Strategic HR Partner acts as strategic partner to business unit leaders from assigned portfolios, aligning people strategies with business goals. This role is pivotal in translating enterprise-wide people initiatives into tailored, high-impact solutions that drive organizational performance. By fostering strong relationships with leaders, this role champions a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization. 

Main Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership & Advisory Support

• Strategic partner to business unit leaders, driving the creation of the people strategies and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Advise and coach leaders on success profiles (what good looks like) through talent programs, including talent assessments, succession planning and leadership development, leveraging tools and frameworks from HR CoEs
• Co-own the engagement strategy, action plan and execution of the activities ensuring engagement participation and improvements are demonstrated consistently across the various teams
• Analyze workforce trends (internal & external) using data provided by the CoEs; such as attrition, retention and corporate targets to identify gaps and offer actionable insights to business leaders that feed their people strategy and align HR initiatives with organizational targets
• Drive business leaders to align with best practices related to organizational design and job architecture, leveraging tools and frameworks from the CoEs
• Provide advisory services on Change Management, leveraging tools and framework from the CoEs, to support the business leaders in implementing and executing the people strategy

Operations Support

• Lead Business Community forums for the assigned portfolios
• Ensure seamless execution of HR initiatives, monitoring impact and driving operational excellence
• Resolve escalations from People Services, providing expert guidance and business insights to address complex or sensitive HR issues within the business unit

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The role requires minimal travel (~15%) to various CN properties.  

Requirements

Experience

Human Resources, specifically in Business HR Partnership

• Minimum of 8 + years of generalist experience in human resources, supporting multi-level clients within a heavy industrial setting (field or multi-plant setting)
• Broad expertise with deep experience in all matters concerning HR
• Regarded as a great communicator, clear and concise, influencer and negotiator; able to build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders including leaders

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or related fields
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or equivalent* 
• Member of a Professional Order such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) *

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Data Insights
• Results Oriented
• Customer Centricity
• Critical Thinking
• Solution Oriented
• Change Management
• Business Acumen
• Knowledge of the Network
• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Advisory
• Coaching & Influencing

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of HR processes
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
• Bilingualism*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Requirements

Requirements

Experience

Human Resources, specifically in Business HR Partnership

• Minimum of 8 + years of generalist experience in human resources, supporting multi-level clients within a heavy industrial setting (field or multi-plant setting)
• Broad expertise with deep experience in all matters concerning HR
• Regarded as a great communicator, clear and concise, influencer and negotiator; able to build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders including leaders

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or related fields
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or equivalent*
• Member of a Professional Order such as Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) *
  *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset