Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Geotab® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified "Great Place to Work™." We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities. Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab's open platform and Geotab Marketplace® allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Who You Are

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will act as a trusted advisor to their designated business groups and supports their teams in all facets of Human Resources and associated employee related business decisions. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As a Human Resources Business Partner your key area of responsibility will be developing, implementing, supporting and monitoring Human Resources initiatives and ensures alignment with overall Geotab goals, policies and business initiatives. You will need to work closely with leadership on process improvements, programs and policies and facilitating changes. You will also collaborate with the HR team and department managers regarding recruitment needs and fulfillment.

To be successful in this role you will have solid understanding of employee relations and employment legislation and a well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills. In addition the successful candidate will have excellent analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.

How You'll Make An Impact

Accountable for the strategic direction of HR support for designated functional group while ensuring strategic direction aligns with overall organizational strategy.

Partner with senior leaders within the functional group.

Ensure cross border consistency with handling of employee relations (ER) issues as legally allowable and report on performance management trends.

Follow responsibilities matrix (RACI) - investigations, PIP management, career development, etc.

Take a consultative and collaborative approach to support and provide HR solutions within designated business groups.

Participate, develop and execute HR strategies, goals, objectives and projects in support of Geotab growth, people development and increased engagement and retention.

Build relationships, advise and coach employees and leadership on HR practices.

Proactively assess, diagnose and develop solutions to organizational challenges within designated business groups.

Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leadership (coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).

Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, maintain appropriate records of investigations and advise stakeholders in the progression of such cases.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of legislative requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks to ensure compliance.

Develop, implement and administer new HR initiatives.

Assist with the introduction of new or revised policies and process changes to ensure that teams are appropriately equipped and continuously supported in introducing and managing these changes.

Work with leadership on process improvements, programs and policies and facilitating changes.

Collaborate with the HR team and department managers regarding recruitment needs and fulfillment.

Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics.

Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations when required; produce findings and recommend courses of action.

Ensure strict adherence to Geotab policies on Google sharing rights to confidential HR/employee information.

Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.

What You'll Bring To The Role

3-5 years experience as an HR Business Partner.

Experience with human resources policies and procedures.

Solid understanding of employee relations and employment legislation.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.

Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides.)

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.

Human Resources Certification is considered an asset.