Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are:

At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. 

• We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.

• We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.

• And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values: 

Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create and innovate.

Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.

Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.

Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match 

• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

• Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer 

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement 

We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with experience in employee relations, program delivery, and HR administration. You will be part of a collaborative HR team responsible for supporting employees and managers at our at our Central and West Vehicle Logistic Centers (VLCs). You will be involved in employee engagement, onboarding, and the day-to-day HR needs at the VLCs.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to identify opportunities to enhance the employee experience & align talent with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of progressive experience with at least 2 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.

You Are: 

• Approachable. You foster an environment where people matter and the business wins. Employees and managers are comfortable seeking out your guidance.

• Proactive. You seek out opportunities to enhance employee and organizational performance, programs, and the overall employee experience. 

• Strategic. You will leverage data and people insights to support the business strategy at the local level.

• Confident. You are comfortable engaging with employees at all levels of the organization, and can effectively deliver readily understandable information. 

• Knowledgeable. You have a strong foundation of experience in a broad range of HR functions.

You Will:

• Provide HR support to employees across all departments within the assigned VLC, working closely with the HR Manager, HR Director, and other HR Partners across OPENLANE

• Provide consultative services to the management team and employees in all areas of human resources (benefits, employee relations, performance management, health and safety, training, recruitment, and compensation) 

• Coach and develop managers in all aspects of talent and culture, including interviewing, training plans, performance engagement, and fostering an environment of employee trust and engagement.

• Provide timely reporting on all relevant metrics including turnover, headcount, employee relations data, etc.

• Support onboarding and offboarding, including conducting exit interviews and supporting involuntary separation meetings.

• Support workplace health & safety programs, including participating in the occupational health & safety committee, conducting inspections, participating in incident investigations, ensuring regulatory and internal reporting, and developing early & safe return-to-work plans. 

• Liaison with Leave of Absence (LOA) & disability management adjudicators to support employees through the return to work program, where applicable.

• Assist with new employee orientation; identify training and development opportunities; & maintain training records. 

Must Haves:

• A bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required ideally HR focus or a Post-Grad diploma in HR Management is preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience with at least 2 years experience in employee relations

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management abilities. 

• A high degree of discretion in handling confidential matters.

• Strong critical thinking ability and applying principles and best practices within the appropriate context

• Proven track record in building strong relationships, fostering trust, and promoting collaboration at all levels.

Nice to Haves:

• Prior experience working within Google Suite and Workday

• Possess or currently pursuing HR designation

• Bilingual in English and French

​Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!