Human Resources Business Partner

Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $8.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout Canada and the USA. Our various funds include assets in multifamily residential, self-storage, commercial, as well as agricultural land.    

The strength of our platform lies in working with the right people. Acting with integrity and employing an entrepreneurial mindset, our employees work together to create an exciting, dynamic workplace. By employing an active hands-on approach to asset management, our skilled and innovative team operates closely alongside our investors. We’re disciplined, we focus on value, and we’re informed experts. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workplace; we are a unique workplace with unique people. 

What Will You Do?

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will work collaboratively with the professional services team to support all aspects of the employee life cycle. This includes:

• Partner closely with business leaders to understand their objectives and align HR initiatives that drive results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing best-in-class HR guidance on topics including workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and productivity.
• Collaborate with the HR leadership team to shape and execute our People strategy, acting as a key liaison between HR and business departments.
• Support talent management efforts in partnership with the recruiting team, ensuring timely and effective execution of hiring plans and new hire experience.
• Lead and support full employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, HRIS updates, employee changes, and offboarding.
• Coach managers on performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, development planning, and performance improvement plans.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and compliance.
• Conduct internal investigations and make recommendations based on findings to mitigate risk and support a positive workplace culture.
• Execute the implementation of corporate-wide People & Culture initiatives, ensuring adoption and effectiveness across teams.
• Provide HR leadership with drive data-informed decisions through regular tracking and reporting of key people metrics.
• Learn and grow continuously—bringing curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset to every interaction.

What Will You Need?

• Human Resources Education (Diploma/Certificate/Degree) with 5-8 years' related and progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Experience within a broad range of HR functions, including workforce planning, employee engagement, performance management, and leadership partnering.
• Proven experience and patience to build relationships with business leaders to elevate the service level expectations and experience.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Adaptability and accountability with proven ability to lead through influence by supporting high-performing professional teams.
• Fluent and proficient working with technology applications and data, especially Excel and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization and work seamlessly within a cross-functional team.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, benefits management, and HR best practices in Canada.
• To be willing and comfortable working full-time in the office.

What Do We Offer?

• We live and breathe our core values. We go the extra mile. We’re honest. We always have each other's back. We have tons of integrity. And we always own it and adapt – no matter the challenge.
• With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make.
• We provide a competitive compensation package composed of a group benefits plan, GRSP matching, and a discretionary bonus program. In addition, Avenue Living also offers an Employee Referral Program that rewards active employees for successful referrals. 
• An employee centric culture with paid time off for employer supported volunteerism, maternity leave top-up, a generous awards and recognition program, discounted monthly rent in Avenue Living properties, and employee savings program through industry partnerships.
• We are committed to a strong, safe work environment.   

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want Avenue Living to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email peopleandculture@avenueliving.ca. 

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