Senior Human Resources Business Partner

51233 - Toronto - Temporary 14 months

Hiring salary range: $87,125 - $112,750 / year

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly  1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Functions:

The Sr. Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) is a member of a seasoned HR team responsible for providing a high level of thought leadership, guidance, and advice to business leaders across Hydro One.  The Sr. HRBP acts as a strategic partner, serving as a consultant to a client group, inclusive of Director + leadership teams.  The role assesses and anticipates HR and business-related needs and assists in the development of people strategies to influence outcomes and achieve desired business goals. The position formulates partnerships enterprise-wide to deliver value-added service, especially with HR function specialists in Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Employee Engagement and Compensation. 

General Accountabilities:

Client Support:

• Provide strategic HR consultation and support on any/all HR and business initiatives to drive value, growth and employee engagement

• Using data and analytics, anticipate and support the business to achieve their goals to execute on the corporate strategy
• Use data to predict people outcomes of business decisions and proactively assess the business for talent opportunities and risks​
• Develop and recommend strategies to meet specific business unit requirements in response to corporate initiatives
• Support business and workforce planning activities
• Facilitate service delivery for HR programs and services, guiding, directing and supporting appropriate HR teams as necessary ​
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR COE groups and client leadership teams to develop solutions and  programs
• Manages and resolves complex employee/labour relations issues
• Conducts or coordinates effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Provides guidance and input on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning

Business HR Team:

• Champion the HR Op Model by ensuring the activation and deployment of talent programs across the business ​

• Act as a mentor and first point of escalation for a team of Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs)
• Lead strategic projects and play a key role in our ongoing transformation and deployment of corporate initiatives​
• Provide input to the development and recommendation of strategies for improvement to increase productivity and efficiencies in the Business HR team, HR function and broader organization

Enterprise-wide Initiatives:

• May participate in and/or lead special projects as assigned

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Partners with the legal/corporate ethics department as needed/required
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success
• Follows up to ensure training objectives are met
• Other duties as assigned

Selection Criteria:

Required Competencies:

1. Business fluency and consulting agility
2. Strategic thinking and problem solving
3. Strong communication skills, both written and oral
4. Interpersonal skills, focused on relationship building and customer centricity
5. Ethical Practice
6. DEI awareness
7. HR Expertise

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 7 to 10 years' experience resolving complex employee relations/HR issues
• University degree in Industrial Relations or Human Resources Management, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated success providing HR consultative support to leaders across multiple levels
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, recruitment, training & development, compensation, federal and provincial employment laws, WSIB/sick leave/LTD programs/knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, influencing, facilitation and communication skills with the ability to work across functional lines at many levels

• Keen interest in continual learning and staying current on key trends in the HR and business industries, leveraging insights to create and implement solutions
• Collaborative team player, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing optimal solutions
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and navigating complex scenarios, adapting with agility while staying focused on the end goal

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

"Employer of the year 2026"

Deadline: February 17, 2026

The base salary for this role considers a variety of factors, including candidates' knowledge, skills, experience, education, and any applicable collective agreement requirements for union-represented positions. Hydro One provides an extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability to enable our employees to be the best version of themselves. For management roles, compensation is based on the principle of pay-for performance compensation philosophy, and the amount of annual adjustments and incentive payments depends on how well you and the company perform (subject to plan terms). We encourage open dialogue about compensation with our Talent Acquisition Team, who can provide more detailed information specific to this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Hydro One; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.