Manager, Strategic Business Partnering (Operations)
Calgary, AB, CA, T2P 1G1
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Department: Strategic Advisory Group
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 70 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.
We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy.
We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Employees embed physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data. Working for Pembina means working safely.
Overview:
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is recruiting for a Manager, Strategic Business Partnering (Operations). Reporting to the Director, Strategic Business Partnering within the Human Resources Service Unit. This role leads strategic HR business partnering for the Pembina Operations and Project Delivery & Technical Execution portfolios, and manages a team of HR Business Partners and Labour Relations professionals.
The Manager translates business priorities into practical people strategies and ensures consistent, high-quality HR support across the portfolio in collaboration with other HR Strategic Business Partnering leaders, the role also drives a consistent, high-quality approach to service delivery across teams. Working closely with operational leaders and other HR teams, the role integrates workforce, talent, organization, culture, employee relations and change priorities into coordinated plans that support safe, reliable and sustainable business performance.
As a member of the HR Strategic Business Partnering leadership team, the Manager provides trusted counsel to senior leaders, leads and develops the portfolio partnering team, and strengthens the connection between business needs and enterprise HR programs, practices and services.
Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Act as an integrator across HR, connecting leaders with the right HR expertise at the right time.
- Lead strategic HR business partnering team members, aligning people & culture priorities with business plans, operating requirements and Pembina’s broader strategy.
- Build trusted relationships with senior and operational leaders, providing direct, practical and forward-looking advice on organizational, workforce, talent, culture and employee matters.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Business Partners and Labour Relations professionals, setting clear priorities, strengthening capability and ensuring coordinated portfolio coverage.
- Translate business needs into integrated people strategies and annual plans, partnering with HR Operations, Total Rewards, Leadership, Talent & Learning, and Talent Acquisition.
- Ensure enterprise HR programs and practices are implemented consistently and effectively across the portfolio, and identify where business-specific solutions are required.
- Advise leaders through organizational change, including stakeholder alignment, communications, implementation and sustainment.
- Identify and implement workforce planning in key areas, leveraging workforce data, business insight and external trends to identify risks, opportunities and emerging capability needs, and translate findings into clear recommendations and action plans.
- Represent the HR leadership team, and establish clear service expectations, standardization opportunities, portfolio priorities and ways of working, and continuously improve the client experience.
- Contribute to the strategic direction, priorities and operating effectiveness of the HR Strategic Business Partnering function and the broader Human Resources Service Unit.
- Champion Pembina’s values and foster an inclusive, respectful and high-performing work environment.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline; a professional HR designation is considered an asset.
- Progressive human resources experience, including significant experience in a senior business-facing HR partnering role and demonstrated people leadership.
- Broad knowledge of human resources practices, with strong capability in strategic partnering, organization design, workforce planning, talent management, change management and employee / labour relations. Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy and operational priorities into practical and sustainable solutions.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex operational environments, assess organizational implications and make sound recommendations.
- Proven ability to build credibility, influence senior leaders and navigate sensitive or complex issues with judgment, discretion and confidence.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing HR professionals and building a collaborative, accountable team environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bring clarity to complex issues and drive decisions and action.
- Analytical capability and experience using workforce data and insights to identify trends, assess risk and inform business decisions.
- Experience in the energy industry is considered an asset.
Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Fridays.
The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.
This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 10/18/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.
Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.
Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective success and enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.
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