HR Business Partner

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

Welcome to Specsavers – where we’re not just about eyewear and eyecare, but about changing lives through better sight. Ranked the 11th Best Workplace™ in Canada and 12th globally by Great Place to Work®, we’re proud of our optometrist-owned model that delivers high-quality, accessible eyecare for every budget.

Founded 40 years ago in the UK by visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins, Specsavers has remained privately owned since day one. Today, we are a $7.8 billion global business with over 45,000 colleagues across more than 2,700 retail optical locations.

In Canada, our support office is based in Burnaby, BC. Since entering the market in 2021, we’ve been scaling rapidly, now with 270 locations nationwide. With advanced clinical equipment and a wide range of affordable, high-quality eyewear, we’re transforming the way Canadians experience eyecare.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a values-driven organization, join us as we continue to grow. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

This position is responsible for the delivery of Specsavers People strategies for the Support Office. 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 Talent 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

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or 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

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000base salary, plus quarterly bonus, profit sharing, and benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience

Speccies’ Benefits 

• 4 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
• Profit sharing program
• 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

Experience the best of both worlds. At Specsavers, we embrace a hybrid approach that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home. We come together in office three days a week to connect, innovate, and keep our culture thriving.

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.

Accessibility and Accommodations 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting us at careers.ca@specsavers.com . We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.