Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, employee engagement, and change management in line with the business strategy.
As a coach and trusted advisor, help leadership build high performing teams and shape the employee experience
Drive, recommend, and at times manage creative strategies to address retention, employee engagement, leadership development, and capability building
Partner with leaders to drive and/or lead HR initiatives including organizational diagnostics, performance management, talent reviews, and succession planning
Bring data driven insights to shape people strategies and influence decisions. Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and proactively address opportunities for continuous improvements
Act as a change leader, partnering with senior leaders to drive adoption of new ways of working. Champion a collaborative, high-performance culture
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and HR Shared Services to ensure seamless delivery of HR solutions
Partner with talent acquisition to fill critical leadership roles
Lead or contribute to HR projects focused on transformation, talent, and culture i.e., represent business priorities to HR program teams and support the design of HR solutions
As an HR team member located at the Charlottetown site, may be required to partner on local planning and implementation of HR activities e.g., M&A integration, employee relations, organizational change
Ensure compliance with local labor laws and HR policies; acts as advisor on Canadian laws and requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role. Experience partnering with Senior Leaders preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Multinational company experience a plus
Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence at all levels of the organization, and effectively partner with HR Centers of Excellence, HR Services and other stakeholders to deliver business results
Strong business acumen and ability to translate business strategy into people strategy
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, coaching, and facilitation skills
Experience with M&A integration and transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and manage competing, often complex, priorities.
Impeccable judgement and ability to balance the needs of the business, managers, and employees
Proven ability to operate with autonomy and discretion and use sound judgement in all situations
Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices; demonstrated experience with Canadian employment law and requirements.
Ability to travel (10% or less) as needed to foster connections with leaders and teams
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking & Innovation - Anticipates business needs and generates innovative solutions.
Business & Financial Acumen - Understands market dynamics and financial drivers.
HR Expertise - Deep knowledge of HR practices, legal frameworks, and service delivery models.
Influential Leadership - Builds trust and influences across cultures and organizational levels.
Analytical Mindset - Uses data and insights to inform decisions and measure impact.
Leadership Coaching - Provides strategic guidance and coaching to senior leaders.
Consulting Agility - Adapts quickly to changing business needs and provides tailored HR support.
Change Management - Leads and supports change initiatives.
Organizational Agility - Navigates complex organizational dynamics to drive outcomes.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.
Benefits
Equity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description
Agilent is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, empowering discoveries that improve the quality of life. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Advanced Therapeutics leadership teams within our organization. This is a high-impact role for an experienced HR professional ready to shape the future of our workforce.
Position Summary
As an HRBP at Agilent, you will work closely with Advanced Therapeutics senior leaders to drive business success through architecting talent strategies, elevating leadership capabilities, and crafting organization designs that deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Agilent · Canada-prince Edward Island-charlottetown