Senior Human Resources Business Partner

We are looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead operational excellence across the Human Resources function in our Toronto, Canada office, supporting all employees based there from departments such as Marketing and Corporate. Providing leadership and support in Human Resources related matters such as recruitment, employee development, employment relations, administration, compliance, and special projects to support the business goals and cultivate an engaged team environment. Ensuring that the appropriate annual plans and programs are in place for the development of skills and expertise both today and in the future to support the changing needs of the business.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

In partnership with the Regional & Global Talent Acquisition team, support the end?to?end recruitment process to ensure the timely hiring of qualified talent.
Ensure that all HR administrative functions carried out by the global HR services team comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal HR policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the global HR services teams to ensure accurate input and maintenance of employee records in accordance with data protection regulations and company standards.
Identify and support the implementation of fit-for-purpose Learning and Development programs, leveraging group initiatives where appropriate. Lead the deployment and promotion of the global learning platform, Advance, in Canada.
Provide guidance and coaching to managers on handling employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, improvement plans and disciplinary actions, ensuring consistent, and respectful approach aligned with company values and legal requirements.
Oversee the accurate and timely submission of internal and external HR reports, audits, and regulatory filings as required.
Roll out performance management processes, tools, and resources, ensuring they are applied consistently.
Support Organizational Change Management by facilitating restructurings and organizational change.
Partner with line managers to implement development solutions—such as Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and succession planning—while actively encouraging employee participation in shaping their growth.
Support Organizational Change Management by facilitating restructurings and organizational change.

Drive culture and transformation initiatives that support and reinforce the department’s alignment with broader group initiatives.
Monitor legislative changes and continually review and update policies and procedures to maintain compliance.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field; a master’s degree is considered a strong asset.

Experience:

10 – 15 years’ post-qualification experience in a relevant generalist HR environment, preferably with Corporate Office exposure.
Fluency in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is desirable.
Experience in the mining or trading industry preferred.
Solid experience in people management.
Knowledge of Canadian legislative frameworks.

Our Ideal Person:

Executive presence with effective influencing and stakeholder management skills.
A high level of personal credibility, with the authority to build respect and trust at all levels of a company
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
Able to use technology to increase efficiency and improve business results.
Experienced, professional, and collaborative. Ready to get involved and lend support in accomplishing objectives.
Good time management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated change management and project management capabilities.
Leadership capability to promote and support change management initiatives.
Solid administrative, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Self-motivated, and comfortable being a change agent
Professional designation is beneficial.

The expected base salary for this position is $104,350 to $140,000, based on competencies, skills, and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The incumbent will also be eligible to participate in a variable compensation plan (bonus) (note: payment of variable compensation is subject to the terms and conditions of the variable compensation plan and is not guaranteed).

This posting reflects a current opening. All applications are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team — no automated screening. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Who we are:

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.

Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

We will support the global effort to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement through our efforts to decarbonise our own operational footprint. We believe that we should take a holistic approach and have considered our commitment through the lens of our global industrial emissions. Against a restated 2019 baseline, we are targeting to reduce our Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial emissions by 15% by the end of 2026, 25% by the end of 2030, 50% by the end of 2035 and we have an ambition to achieve net zero industrial emissions by the end of 2050, subject to a supportive policy environment. For more information see our 2024-2026 Climate Action Transition Plan and the About our emissions calculation and reporting section in our 2023 Annual Report, available on our website at glencore.com/publications.