en

Services

Canada's leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
Jobs

Our industry specialists will listen to your aspirations and share your story with Canadas’s most prestigious organisations. Together, let’s write the next chapter of your career.

See all jobs
Services

Canada's leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient hiring solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
About Robert Walters Canada

For us, recruitment is more than just a job. We understand that behind every opportunity is the chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters Canada

Learn more

HR Business Partner: example job description

ACCESS THE FREE WORD TEMPLATE >

 

The following sample HR Business Partner job description is designed to support your upcoming recruitment needs. This template can be tailored based on the responsibilities, requirements, and benefits of the role you are sourcing for.

Please refer to the comments for more advice on editing each section of the document..

 

HR Business Partner

 

Location: City, Country

Location: Specify the exact location of the job. If the role offers flexibility, mention if it’s remote, hybrid, or on-site. Including location details helps attract local candidates and those willing to relocate.

Salary banding: $XX,XXX - XX, XXX

Salary banding: Provide a clear and competitive salary range to attract more applicants. Roles that include a reasonable salary banding, ideally $95-135k for a HR Business Partner, tend to receive more interest. This transparency helps manage candidate expectations from the start.

Job overview

We are seeking a passionate HR Business Partner to join our vibrant team. This exciting new role involves providing expert HR and Employment Law advice, guiding the business and employees through all stages of the employment life cycle, and ensuring high retention levels. With a competitive salary of $XX CAD and a prime location in central Toronto, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job overview: Briefly describe your company and what makes it an exciting place to work. Highlight the main goals and impact of the HR Business Partner role. This section sets the tone and helps potential candidates understand the importance of the position.

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary advisor on HR and Employment Law matters, providing legally compliant and commercially led guidance. Respond to client queries via telephone and email, ensuring all advice is logged accurately.
  • Provide guidance throughout all stages of the business and employee employment life cycle, ensuring maximum retention levels and compliance with Canadian employment laws.
  • Promote a culture of knowledge sharing within the team, supporting the development of colleagues and attending training as specified by the Team Manager/Team Leader.

 

 

Key responsibilities: Detail the primary responsibilities of the role. Focus on core duties that are essential to the job. Highlight tasks that impact the company's financial health and decision-making processes.

The skills you'll bring

  • Ability to align HR strategies with business goals and solve complex HR issues efficiently.
  • In-depth understanding of Canadian employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and convey HR concepts clearly.
  • Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Skills & experience: Try to keep this section concise and focused on the essential skills and qualifications required for the role. Avoid listing every possible responsibility and instead, prioritize the most important ones. Integrate specific software and accounting standards used by your organization. Emphasize hard skills and qualifications, including education and relevant work experience.

What sets our company apart

Our company is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including: 

  • Performance-based bonuses (up to XX% annually)
  • Executive compensation package, including stock options and profit-sharing
  • Enhanced pension plan with significant employer matching contributions
  • Flexible working arrangements tailored to senior leaders
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including mental health support and family health plans
  • Generous vacation policy (X days + bank holidays) and additional leave options
  • Access to leadership development programs, conferences, and industry events.

 

We are committed to creating a collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.

What sets our company apart: Use this section to showcase the unique benefits and perks your company offers. Being specific about benefits can attract more candidates and set your job advert apart from others. Highlight benefits that contribute to employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

Need to hire a HR Business Partner?

As one of the Canada's most trusted recruitment agencies, we hire talent for the most dynamic, and the most prestigious organizations.

Tell us about an upcoming hiring requirement to discuss how we can support your needs with a bespoke talent solution.

Related content

View All
How to remove unconscious bias from your hiring process

We all have our own unconscious biases – it’s human nature. But when it comes to recruiting a diverse workforce for your company it can be a hindrance. To avoid this, companies around the world are turning to technology in a bid to boost the diversity of their workforce and ensure they hire the best

Read More
Job application overload

87% of job applications go ‘ignored’ 87% of jobseekers say their job applications are often ignored 38% of jobseekers are sending out over 20 applications per week 58% of jobseekers would be put off by a long application process 66% of hiring managers can identify the use of AI in a CV 71% of hiring

Read More
Wasteful Workplaces 71% of Canadian professionals think their workplace lacks progressive sustainability goals.

71% of professionals state their organization doesn’t have progressive climate goals. Less than 1 in 5 think their workplace is very sustainable. 59% of Canadian professionals think sustainability should be top workplace priority. Just 15% of Canadian professionals think their employer does enough t

Read More

I'm Robert Walters Are you?

Come join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.