HR Business Partner

Job Title:                           HR Business Partner

Reports to:                    Global HR Manager

Location:                       Remote (within Canada)

The HR Business Partner is a key member of the global Human Resources Department at ILSC Education Group and will be responsible for providing strategic advice, building and maintaining proactive partnerships with leaders, and championing our global HR processes, initiatives and projects. ILSC Education Group currently has operations in the following countries: Australia, Canada, India, Ireland and the USA with both union and non-union employees.

This role will be provided a portfolio group to support, along with the requirement to support global HR employee relations matters, including investigations and any other high-risk HR matters as required.

Reporting to the Global HR Manager, the HR Business Partner will support all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, HR training, performance management, employee and labour relations including investigations, offboarding and HR reporting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee HR initiatives and employee and labour relations for the assigned portfolio group, ensuring consistent global policy application and alignment with organizational goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ILSC Education Group management and employees on all HR matters.
• Assist in resolving workplace conflicts and fostering positive relationships.
• Lead global HR projects and continuous improvement efforts, including identifying gaps and making recommendations to HR leadership.
• Ensure compliance with local labour laws and internal governance, including maintaining and updating local policies and procedures, and delivering manager or employee training, as required.
• Drive organizational change management initiatives.
• Use HR analytics to measure program effectiveness and guide decisions.
• Collaborate with the payroll departments on employee matters and projects, such as collective agreement interpretation, benefits administration, leave management and payroll discrepancies.
• Adhere to company and legislated confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Some national and/or international travel may be required.
• Additional job-related projects and duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum five years of previous experience in a busy Human Resources position is required, preferably in a multi-country and/or multi-brand environment.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resource Management is required.
• A combination of education/experience may be considered if it directly relates to the position. 
• Knowledge of Canadian employment laws and regulations is required.
• Knowledge of Australia, EU and/or USA employment laws and regulations is an asset.
• Preference will be given for experience in a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to influence management and key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with leaders at various levels of an organization.
• Must have experience independently leading employee relations investigations.
• Must have experience independently leading employee training sessions (both remote and in-person).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support operations in multiple locations/time zones.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Experience with ADP WFN or BambooHR is an asset.
• HR professional certification is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

$80,000 - $100,000 per annum

Comprehensive health benefits through SunLife, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as participation in the company’s RRSP matching program. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Contact Information:  

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

About ILSC Education Group

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA. 

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.

Our Core Values

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do

ELS, ILSC, Greystone College and Greystone Institute are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at HR@ilsc.com