HR Business Partner

AboutDraganfly:   Draganfly Inc. (the “Company”) has been a recognized technology leader within the commercial UAV space for over two decades. We helped establish the commercial market & adoption of multi-rotor helicopters for public safety, agriculture, aerial imaging, & more. As a leader who helped shape the industry, Draganfly’s focus is on the sale of drone products and services, contract engineering and custom integration product development.  About the Role:   Draganfly is searching for an HR Business Partner to elevate the employee experience and align our HR initiatives with business objectives to drive results. The HR Business Partner will be the hub for all things people and culture and thrives on managing competing priorities while maintaining a positive and rewarding work environment.   This role reports directly to the Chief Legal and Corporate Services Officer and will be a key point of contact for the leadership team. The HR Business Partner is instrumental in developing a high-performance culture and world class experience for all employees. The successful candidate will connect people to purpose by aligning employee performance to business objectives and enhancing performance through employee development.   Your Responsibilities:   Develop people strategies and design approaches for evaluating gaps and enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. Build people programs that align with business needs and the organizations strategic plan. Offer thought leadership regarding organizational and people-related strategy and execution. Administrate day-to-day HR functions such as HRIS inputs, bi-weekly payroll and documentation to support with various stages of the employee lifecycle. Stay on top of off-cycle payroll payments; Provide timely information and/or education for all levels of the company on HR issues. Educate, coach, and partner with leaders on performance management and employee development goal Maintain adherence to company policies, industry standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring all work processes meet legal and organizational requirements. Facilitate learning and development programs for employees of various levels as required to achieve continuous improvement objectives. Provide HR expertise in the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development. Promote a culture of employee engagement, focusing on diversity and inclusion to ensure a healthy workplace where all team members consistently experience a sense of belonging. Help build a culture of trust by fostering effective communication between functional & geographically diverse departments Plan and execute seasonal events - considering budgets, vendor management, event objectives, supplies & swag orders, and more. Continuously evaluate and identify innovative ways to streamline and enhance service delivery to maximize the employee experience. Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or a relevant field . Knowledge of Employment Standards Legislation and safe workplace best practices in various provinces and states. Experience dealing with workplace compensation issues; Previous experience in using and administering HRIS. Bonus points if you have experience using Humi! Outstanding verbal and written communication skills . Previous experience using MS Office applications. Located in Burnaby or Saskatoon Ability to travel within North America to attend events, visit work sites and other business needs as required up to six times per year Competencies:   People Person – You provide personalized and proactive support to both customers and your team. Experienced – a minimum of 5 years of human resources experience Team player – You love to collaborate and seek to build strong relationships across the entire organization to advocate for the best customer experience possible. Organized almost to a fault – You are uber organized, detail oriented and as a result can effectively multi-task and pivot easily within our evolving environment. Empathetic and compassionate – You genuinely care about people and can show it. Enthusiastic – You bring joy to the role and are excited to help. Clear and effective communicator – You clearly and effectively communicate, both written and verbally, and understand how to successfully work cross functionally. Performance driven – You monitor and drive key metrics that ensure the quality of our service and are strong at reporting. Efficient and effective – You have a serious sense of urgency to get things done in a timely matter and have great results. Creative problem solver and resolution seeker – You identify areas where resources fall short of needs and provide thoughtful and sustainable solutions to benefit the team. Sense of humour – You are easy going, can laugh at life, and use humour to relate to customers and diffuse tense situations. Adaptable – You are flexible to a changing office and management needs. Persistent – You stick with the problem and get it solved! What is in it for you? Competitive base salary. The range is $80,000 - $120,000. The pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate. Comprehensive Medical Benefit and a Health Spending Account. Matching RRSP program. Generous time-off program including vacation and wellness days AND you get the week between Christmas and New Year completely off without using any of your banked time. A Professional Development program that provides opportunities for employees to learn and grow. Reimbursement of fees related to applicable professional designations. #J-18808-Ljbffr