Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Department: People & Culture

Location: Vancouver / Edmonton / Calgary / Winnipeg / Toronto

Classification: Full Time, Hybrid – Travel required 50% of the time

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
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Plan
• Company Wide Contests and Celebrations
• Work on a fast-paced, 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 retail operations and repair service teams around topics such as: talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations, coaching, workforce planning, and performance management.

Job Responsibilities

• with senior regional leaders, people managers, and employees to provide consultative HR advice that will support the strategic growth of the business
• timely information and/or education for all levels of the region on HR issues
• the business needs and partner/collaborate with the People & Culture team to develop solutions
• and facilitate regional office new hire orientation and on-boarding
• HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, training and development, employee coaching, and compensation
• as a change agent and culture champion when supporting and representing the organization
• senior regional leaders and people managers with the development of departmental employee engagement action plans and that foster employee satisfaction
• coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals
• a culture of excellence in which people feel engaged and inspired to deliver top business results
• with the People & Culture (P&C) team to support projects and the successful completion of quarterly and annual objectives
• insights and recommendations to the P&C team to aid in the development of policies and procedures
• and communicate metrics to identify growth opportunities for the department and organization
• and employee conduct investigations, in consultation with the P&C Compliance Manager and/or team members
• team members on compensation practices, including compensation, performance feedback, performance calibration, and career transitions
• 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

Apply Now!

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.

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