Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Human Resources Business Partner to join our talented team at our office located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

The HR Business Partner supports leaders across Canada and the United States by aligning people strategies with business objectives. This role provides strategic advice, hands-on HR support, and data-driven insights to strengthen talent, engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

Position Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership

• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession, and engagement.
• Serve as a change agent, guiding leaders through organizational transitions.
• Implement global HR programs consistently across Canada and the US.

Manager & Employee Coaching

• Coach managers on performance, feedback, development, and complex people issues.
• Strengthen team culture, morale, inclusion, and productivity across dispersed teams.

Talent, Development & Engagement

• In partnership with Talent Management Center of Excellence, support HR programs including performance, calibration, compensation, talent reviews, and development planning.
• Drive inclusive talent practices and equitable career growth.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage complex Employee Relations issues; ensure consistent, compliant processes.
• Maintain knowledge of Canadian provincial and US federal/state employment laws.
• Guide managers through leave, accommodation, and return-to-work processes.

HR Operations & Programs

• Oversee key lifecycle processes (onboarding, job changes, offboarding).
• Guide on payroll and benefits in partnerships with COEs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies.
• Lead and support the development, revision, and harmonization of Canadian HR policies and procedures across multiple provinces.

Data, Insights & Reporting

• Analyze HR data trends and provide insights on turnover, DEI, performance, and engagement.
• Provide leaders with actionable people metrics.
• Other duties are required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 58+ years in relevant areas.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states.
• Expertise in employee relations and coaching.
• Strong communication, influencing, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/architectural consulting.
• HRIS proficiency.
• Nice to have: French language skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time for computer work
• Occasional lifting up to 15 pounds

Work Environment

• Must have reliable transportation
• Will primarily work in an IPS or home office assignment
• Must adhere to office safety guidelines

Travel

• This position may have travel up to 10% or as required, including periodic visits to US locations and Canadian offices (including British Columbia)

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

• Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.