People Business Partner

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Role:

CoolIT Systems, Inc. is seeking a results-oriented HR Business Partner with a minimum of 5 years of progressive HR generalist experience to join our Calgary team.

The primary responsibilities of this role include building strategic partnerships with leaders, overseeing HR initiatives (system analytics, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations), and developing scalable HR solutions. This role also involves enhancing workflows, driving a high-performance culture, delivering impactful HR programs, and utilizing HR metrics. The HR Business Partner will also maintain employee records and stay current on HR best practices and legislation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly adaptable and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced tech environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving, influencing, and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and provide excellent service.

This is a 12 month contract role.

Responsibilities:

• Build strategic partnerships with leaders by developing a deep knowledge and understanding of their business drivers, challenges and needs
• Oversee and manage HR initiatives such as system analytics, onboarding & offboarding, and employee relations
• Troubleshoot issues that arise as the business grows and determine scalable solutions that arise
• Develop and implement processes to enhance and automate workflow requirements
• Identify solutions that drive a high performance culture and use your influencing skills to get buy-in from stakeholders
• Successfully deliver high impact initiatives, processes, and policies
• Develop and maintain effective HR metrics to measure and support the HR service delivery model
• Assist in maintaining employee files in UKG (HRIS), upholding strict confidentiality of company and employee records
• Stay up to date on any changes within the HR field regarding legislation or best practices

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in a complex human resources generalist capacity
• Experience in and knowledge of best practices in generalist HR areas such as Employee and Labour Relations, Talent Management and Organizational Development, Compensation and Total Rewards, Staff Wellness and Disability Management.
• A combination of HR experience in the following areas: workforce planning, business consultation, organizational design, employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, total rewards organizational effectiveness , and/or employment law
• Adaptable and a high-achiever who’s energized by a growing Canadian tech company
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced collaborative work environment while managing multiple competing priorities
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and practical application of all applicable human resource legislation, policies and practices. Knowledge of international legislative frameworks and jurisdictions is an asset and is strongly preferred
• UKG experience is an asset and is strongly preferred
• Power BI and HR data analytics experience is an asset and is strongly preferred
• CPHR Designation

Skills:

• Ability to build trusted relationships with leaders, understand business drivers, and influence decision-making to drive high-performance outcomes.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Employee ownership program.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.