Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner – Canada, who is strategic, collaborative, and people-focused to join our Human Resources team, based in our Oakville office in Toronto, Canada.
About the role
As a Talent Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic HR business partner to the affiliate leadership team of UCB Canada . You will drive talent strategies, enable cultural and organizational initiatives, and support leadership in building high-performing teams to deliver the best outcomes for patients.
Who you’ll work with
You will collaborate closely the leadership team and people managers of our Canadian commercial affiliate. Additionally, you will partner with the HR Operations, Recruiting and Learning & Development colleagues to ensure an integrated and seamless HR approach.
What you’ll do
Partner with leadership to define and implement talent strategies that support business success and enhance team performance.Enable leadership growth through coaching, assessments, and team development initiatives tailored to business needs.Support organizational design and transformation efforts, including change management and workforce planning strategies.Lead staffing of key positions in collaboration with our Recruitment team to ensure alignment with business goals.Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and career development to foster a strong workplace culture.Ensure compliance with local labor laws and advise leaders on HR risks, best practices, and employee engagement strategies.Contribute to global, regional, and local talent projects, ensuring business alignment and effective execution of HR initiatives.
Interested? For this role, we’re looking for the following education, experience, and skills
A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field, with strong academic achievements.Minimum 5+ years of experience in Human Resources with at least 2 years in a business partnering role Excellent communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and influencing skills to build strong relationships across teams.A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution ensures vision and operational excellence.Experience in talent development, organizational design, change management, and leadership team facilitation.A good understanding of labor laws and employee relations best practices to support HR compliance and policy development.Demonstrates curiosity, learns from experience of success and failure, and proactively shares knowledge with others to affect continuous improvement Inspires, motivates, influences, and coaches others to create value for patients and UCB; creates a culture of accountability that provides space for colleagues to contribute to their full potential
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
UCB Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.