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Ericsson is hiring a People Business Partner specializing in industry relations and Canadian Employment Law to join the People team for Hosted Units North America. This impactful role will focus on advising on union-related matters, employment law compliance across Canadian provinces, and performing core responsibilities of a People Business Partner.
Job Responsibility
Advise leaders on union matters and employment-law compliance across Canadian provinces
ensure alignment with collective bargaining agreements and local regulatory frameworks
Design strategies and internal guidelines for engaging with unions and managing employment-related risks
proactively assess legislative changes and mitigate risks
Serve as labor relations subject-matter expert
lead and oversee complex cases and workplace investigations in coordination with HR and Legal
Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance management, and people strategy to adhere to directives and local laws
Support collective bargaining planning and negotiation readiness with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Legal, Operations, Finance)
Provide strategic coaching to leaders, support reorganizations and communications for senior leaders and below
Implement and follow up on global/local programs and policies
review and close remediation actions
Consult on compensation/promotion
inspire leaders to strengthen feedback culture and IPM
Assist with sub‑unit Talent Reviews and unit‑specific programs
Collaborate within the People Business Partner model with Subject Matter Experts (Total Rewards, PeopleAnalytics & AI, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) to deploy solutions
Execute HR support including system processing, voluntary/involuntary terminations, rehire/relocation support, compliance/quarterly metrics tracking, and monthly leader slides
Leverage AI‑enabled tools and insights to enhance People Business Partner delivery
Leverage expertise in Canadian employment laws and regulations for policy creation, implementation, and compliance advisory to leaders
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
3 to 5 years of progressive Human Resource Business Partner experience
Demonstrated experience in union negotiations (collective bargaining), with proven ability to plan and engage effectively with union stakeholders
Proven experience with Canadian employment laws/policies and collective bargaining agreements
Experience managing labor relations and complex cases
proficiency in leading workplace investigations
Strong communication, interpersonal, influencing, coaching, and consulting skills
ability to build cross-functional relationships in a matrixed environment
Fluency in English
Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a matrixed, global organizational setting
Proficiency in understanding artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and tools, including generative AI applications, to harness their potential for optimizing business processes, enabling innovation, and mitigating associated risks
Flexibility to take on stretch assignments in other areas of business
French proficiency is preferred
CHRP designation is an asset
Master's preferred
Nice to have
French proficiency is preferred
CHRP designation is an asset
Master's preferred
What we offer
Opportunity for an annual bonus
Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options (core level paid fully by Ericsson)
Group Retirement & Savings Program with automatic 2% company contribution into Pension Plan
50% match of employee’s contribution into RRSP up to 8% of employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match)
Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost
Short-term disability coverage
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
Minimum 18 days of accrued vacation
At least 3 personal days
Minimum 10 holidays
1 volunteer day
Sick days
Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay