Senior HR Business Partner

Join to apply for the Senior HR Business Partner role at Stantec. At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day. Your Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our passionate, collaborative, and results‑driven team. As part of our US West HR Client Services (HRCS) team, the Senior HR Business Partner will support leaders and employees for multiple business centers/business lines in the region. You will need to wear several hats, be a trusted advisor, strategist, consultant, analyst, change agent, and coach. Sit alongside and collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement strategies that support people and organizational needs in addition to facilitating the deployment of our HR Strategic Plan. Every day you will engage in business conversations, influence, and equip people leaders to lead their teams and foster a highly engaged, inspiring, and inclusive workplace. Your Key Responsibilities Proactively partner with clients to identify strategic issues, workforce planning, or organizational design challenges and provide advice and expertise to help develop creative solutions. Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by presenting multiple perspectives and challenging the status quo. Practice effective relationship management to elevate working relationships with internal client groups, including managers, senior leaders, and employees along with our HR centers of excellence. Demonstrate and effectively scale the application of the HR generalist disciplines – employee engagement, retention, talent development, succession planning, change management, conflict and exit management, employment legislation, employee relations, performance management, investigations, job evaluation, compensation management, internal communication, coaching, data analytics, workforce planning, policy interpretation, career coaching, facilitation, and inclusion & diversity – to positively impact Stantec’s culture of performance and safety. Serve as a workforce champion and promote a positive work environment and employee experience. Facilitate trainings as needed, including planning and delivering sessions with managers and employees. Foster a continuous improvement mindset and continually look for opportunities to increase the return on investment of human resources programs for employees and leaders. Collaborate within a geographically dispersed team to communicate, facilitate, and/or present HR programs and initiatives to client groups. Work collaboratively with functions such as an HR service representative for accurate completion of employee transactions and talent acquisition for recruitment. Have some fun Your Capabilities and Credentials Proven influencer and collaborator, with the ability to provide guidance and support to business clients. Developed skills in coaching managers, facilitation, conflict resolution, and relationship management. Valued for agility and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with a focus on action-oriented results. Respected for balancing strategic and operational tasks with strong organizational and time‑management skills. Noted for identifying and anticipating strategic and operational business and human capital challenges, then providing and executing innovative solutions with attention to critical details. Distinguished as a business partner who learns the business and takes an active interest in continually enhancing business acumen. Regarded as an exceptional communicator and able to influence diverse stakeholders through effective verbal and written communication. Valued as a consummate professional, exercising confidentiality, discretion, sound judgment, and critical thinking in ambiguous situations. Recognized for a learning mindset, initiative, and ability to understand business challenges and innovatively improve team engagement, productivity, and organizational performance. Distinguished for an interest in continual personal development and keeping current in human resource best practices through external resources and a strong HR network. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of core HR competencies, including compensation, benefits, employment law, organizational development, talent development and training, mentoring/coaching/facilitation, recruitment and workforce planning, and an overall understanding of HR policies and programs. Adaptable to rapidly changing demands. Prior experience operating within a matrix global organization and geographically dispersed team is an asset. Ability to travel to different Stantec offices. Strong MS Office Suite skills preferred. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Minimum of 8 Years of related work experience. SHRM certification is preferred. Typical office environment: working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Pay Range Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ areas – $111,200.00 – $166,900.00 annually Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas – $119,300.00 – $179,000.00 annually Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health‑saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Human Resources Primary Location United States | CO | Denver Organization BC-1997 HR Client Services-US United States Employee Status Regular Travel No Schedule Full time Job Posting 25/11/2025 03:11:23 Req ID 1003164 Equal Opportunity Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr