Human Resources Business Partner (Corporate)

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX : MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry.

A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.

The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission - bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we'll take you there.

The Position :

We're on the hunt for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our Corporate team at our Brampton office. The Human Resource Business Partner serves as a consultant to management providing HR advice, guidance and support to assigned client groups (within corporate and shared services) on a broad range of HR related issues and policies.

The incumbent works on a variety of human resources activities including employee relations, training, and talent management.

The HRBP acts as an employee champion and change agent, seeks to develop integrated solutions and formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Job Responsibilities :

• Acts as the main point of contact and conducts weekly meetings with respective client groups (corporate and shared services)
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance as appropriate.
• Promotes sound and harmonious employee relations and ensures compliance with the division's relevant policies and procedures.
• Supports the business in achieving business goals through appropriate interventions related to employee relations, organizational development and performance management.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues, conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g. : coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides guidance and input on client group restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Supports in identifying training needs for client groups.
• Provides support to the TR team on various projects, in particular during roll-outs of various compensation plans and programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications :

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Demonstrates sound judgment and effective analytical skills.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing HR practices.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity
• Bachelor degree in Human Resources management from a recognized institution.
• HR designation is an asset

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity.

If you require assistance and / or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

We're a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth.

If you're excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we'll take you there.