HR Business Partner

• Location: This opportunity has the ability to be onsite/hybrid/remote in the Vancouver, BC Lower Mainland.
  
• Annual Base Salary: $80,400 - $88,600 CAD
• Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks and background checks.

Application Instructions:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter
• Please upload your application files in PDF format only.

HR Business Partner

As an HR Business Partner at Safe Software, you’ll act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, driving organizational success through effective HR strategies. You’ll align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring a high-performing, and engaging work environment. This role combines a hands-on approach with the ability to implement effective HR practices that support company growth and employee success. You’ll play a key role in our team’s success by offering actionable guidance, implementing impactful HR programs, and fostering a workplace culture that is both positive and highly productive.

About The Team

You’ll join Safe’s dynamic and collaborative HR team, composed of specialists in recruitment, HR operations, and employee engagement. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where employees thrive professionally and personally—ensuring Safe Software’s employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our team takes pride in delivering impactful and innovative HR solutions while championing Safe’s core values.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an HR Business Partner, you will:

Performance and Development

• Guide managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations.
• Coach managers through the creation and execution of career action plans that align with business priorities.

Employee Relations

• Provide expertise on conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, and terminations, ensuring outcomes align with employment regulations and company values.
• Act as a mediator and resource to foster positive and productive work relationships.

Talent Acquisition Support

• Participate in candidate interviews and contribute to decisions to select top talent.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to ensure recruitment processes reflect Safe’s culture and values.

HR Program Implementation

• Assist in the rollout and continuous improvement of HR programs, including onboarding, training, and engagement initiatives in your business unit.
• Measure program effectiveness through employee feedback and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Policy and Compliance

• Advise on HR policies while ensuring alignment with employment laws and regulations while promoting a culture of fairness and inclusion.
• Stay abreast of provincial employment laws and propose updates to maintain legal and procedural alignment.

Employee Advocacy

• Respond promptly to employee inquiries with a focus on resolution, empowerment, and trust-building.
• Act as an advocate for employees, promoting a workplace culture rooted in respect and inclusion.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Safers come from a variety of backgrounds with a diversity in skills and knowledge. That said, we find that those who are most successful in this role have experience with the following areas.

Required skills:

• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across diverse teams.
• Advanced understanding of employment legislation and compliance practices across Canada.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive situations with confidentiality, tact, and professionalism.

Nice to have skills:

• 5-7 years experience in an HR Generalist or business partner roles.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data-driven decision-making in HR processes.

Performance Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Employee satisfaction and engagement scores within supported teams.
• Manager feedback on HR partnership quality and effectiveness.
• Timely resolution of employee relations issues while maintaining compliance.
• Achievement of targets in HR program participation and impact.

What You Can Expect

When you choose a career with Safe Software, you’re also choosing…

• Meaningful Work: Make a profound impact across our business, workplace, and data integration product.
• A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
• Social Responsibility: Become part of a team that finds meaningful ways to give back. Take paid time off to volunteer for one of our Safe-organized opportunities that align with our core community initiatives.
• Learning & Career Development: We believe in your continuous learning and growth. Take advantage of an annual learning budget and training programs paid for by Safe.
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want, and how you want to.
• Work-Life Balance: There's no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation to recharge, plus an additional paid 6 seasonal days off per year.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, health or lifestyle spending, and counseling benefits from day 1. That’s right, no waiting period.
• Family is important: We are dedicated to supporting our employees through parenthood and offer a Parental Leave Top-Up Program for new parents through childbirth or adoption.
• Shared Success: Share in Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
• An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!

About Safe Software

Safe Software is the creator and developer of FME — the data integration platform with the best support for spatial data worldwide. Over 10,000 organizations around the world use FME in industries like AEC, government, utilities, and transportation to maximize the value of their data.

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 200 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team?

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].