HR Business Partner

Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week.

Salary: $85,000 - $105,000
Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience
We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

About Specsavers

Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not just about eyewear and eyecare, we're a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. Ranked as the 11th Best Workplace™ in Canada and 16th Best Workplace™ in the world by Great Place to Work®, we take pride in our optometrist-owned business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.

Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide.

At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That's why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we're here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

But that’s not all - we're also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.

If you're passionate about making a difference, providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

Purpose of the role

This position is responsible for the delivery of Specsavers People strategies for the Support Office in the areas of Talent Management, D&I, Learning and Development and Rewards.  The HR Business Partner will be an advisor to employees and their managers in Support Office on all pillars of the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include interpretation of policies, advising on employee relations matters, talent and performance management, as well as coaching on HR issues, organizational effectiveness, leadership, performance, and change management. This role requires the ability to build credible and valued relationships through true partnership, to challenge and shape the thinking of our leaders and managers with energy, passion and pragmatism. 

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Support people leaders by providing coaching and guidance in the areas of performance management, talent management, compensation and change management.
• Talent Management: Partner with the Head of HR & Talent on delivering strategic talent planning activities including organizational design, people review, and succession planning.
• Learning & Development: Partner with the Head of HR & Talent and the Global L&D team and external facilitators to support with the delivery and occasional co-facilitation of training to our support office employees.
• D&I: Partner with our Global DEI Team on delivering inclusion initiatives in the region.
• Business Partnering: Trusted advisor on all elements of the employee lifecycle to people managers and individual contributors within Support Office.
• Rewards: Collaborating with the Global Rewards team to support the execution of our total rewards strategy and to ensure the successful implementation and communication of total rewards across the business.
• People Projects: Support with design and implementation of people and/or workforce priorities and projects.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or equivalent experience in a related field 
• Minimum of 3-5 years in in HR, including experience of working in a business partnering type role 
• Has personal drive and is able to add positive value  
• Demonstrates empathy, is a team-player, and driven by great engagement 
• Able to navigate in a matrix organization, dealing with stakeholder management on all levels  
• Structured approach and able to focus on the detail 
• Strong communication skills 
• Has a consultative and proactive mind-set that is used in interactions with the business 

Our Fellow ‘Speccies’ Enjoy

• Generous vacation allotment and 1 paid volunteer day
• 3 weeks of vacation and 1 paid volunteer day
• 1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday
• RRSP matching
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Healthcare spending account
• Health and dental benefits effective on your first day
• Team and company social events

Behaviours We Value

• Collaborative: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose
• Curious: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding
• Courageous: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making
• Compassionate: We care, support, and help each other
• Commercial: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term

We hope that in applying with us, you value these things as well!

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team.