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Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Req id:  41708

Waterloo, ON, CA

 

OPENTEXT 
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

YOUR IMPACT

Focused on driving business success, the Senior HR Business Partner is a member of the business leadership team, providing confidential counsel to Senior and Executive level leadership in our Corporate organizations. This role is a strategic and operational in nature, with an assigned client base, working to ensure the company achieves its business goals and objectives. The Senior HRBP acts as an internal consultant and resource, who proactively supports the unique needs of their function. Key areas of focus and consultation include: Leadership Development, Organizational Design and Restructuring, Talent Management and Workforce planning; Total Rewards; Employee Relations, and Employee Engagement. In addition, this role will partner with their assigned function to identify and resolve critical issues, while working alongside our HR COE (Centre’s of Excellence) to implement programs that align with Global HR Corporate objectives.

 

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

  • Applying strategic focus with regards to talent planning, employee engagement and organizational design efforts. Leading the business through the delivery of key programs in support of strategic goals.
  • Partnering with leadership teams to understand key business priorities and talent impact, while leveraging data to support future planning
  • Communicating HR priorities and goals with leaders to ensure an effectie partnership, change management support, and timely implementation of plans
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on the execution of Corporate Programs and Initiatives (Performance, Compensation Planning, M&A, Restructuring, Policy changes & Compliance Activity)
  • Communicating business initiatives and talent-related priorities to the extended HR team


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • 10+ years of Human Resource experience in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist capacity
  • Customer-focused with proven relationship-building strengths and solid experience developing workforce plans based on business goals
  • Strong business acumen, evidencing the use of insights in the business environment to improve talent and business outcomes 
  • Strong analytic capability to identify and diagnose pressing business challenges, uncover insights to enhance decision making and can align organizational strategy to talent decisions
  • Strong project management skills
  • Comfort and ability to thrive in a high change fasted paced environment, with strong change management experience
  • University degree, preferably in business/Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education/experience


ONE LAST THING  
At OpenText, you will be part of a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Join us in a role that offers exciting challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact on our organization’s success.

 

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.comOur proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

 


OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY 
We believe that our values are the compass that steers us in the right direction and helps us stay true to our mission. These values will not only guide our everyday decisions but also influence our strategic direction and the way we work. They reflect who we are as individuals and as a collective force, uniting us in our shared purpose. 

CREATE THE FUTURE 
We create economic growth that is inclusive and sustainable. 

BE DESERVING OF TRUST 
The world’s most trusted companies trust OpenText, and we demonstrate this in our actions as individuals, as a company, and as technology. 

WE, NOT I 
We build global communities of purpose and challenge by supporting each other to exceed expectations and solve complex problems. 

RAISE THE BAR 
We set high standards and exceptions, to learn, to be better. 

OWN THE OUTCOME 
We tap into our creativity to deliver incredible experiences for customers, to ourselves, and for our planet. 

We believe a workplace should be human above all else. We ask excellence of our employees and reward it by creating an environment that is welcoming, challenging and that encourages real growth and development, not empty platitudes, or trinkets.” - Mark Barrenechea, CEO & CTO

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