Human Resources Business Partner Full-time Job

Position Summary

Reporting to a Senior Human Resources Consultant, we are looking for an experienced professional to come on board as our newest Human Resources Business Partner. Your in-depth understanding of human resource practices will allow you to consistently support strategic objectives while developing creative solutions to organizational challenges. This role will have the opportunity to significantly influence, and impact assigned client groups within the organization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with managers and employees to have a positive impact on work relationships, building morale, increasing employee commitment, engagement, productivity, and retention.
• Providing support for employee/labour relations issues, including internal dispute resolution, policy/procedure interpretation, Collective Agreement interpretation, counselling and actively participating in the handling of complaints, grievances, investigations etc.
• Providing day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Responsible for providing advice and guidance to the hiring manager in conjunction with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS), assisting with special work arrangements (e.g., job sharing, modified work arrangements, etc.).
• Leveraging employee data (e.g. exit interviews, survey results, turnover analytics) to improve employee engagement, performance, and retention.
• Acting as a change agent in efforts to create positive workplace culture, employee empowerment, accountability, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning.
• Proactively managing the identification and resolution of team-related issues.
• Influencing and guiding managers on the HR implications of business decisions and on all aspects of people-management and leadership. Driving programs and processes that facilitate change and optimize the contributions and engagement level of employees.
• Facilitating soft skills training and refining corporate programs to meet the needs of the operation and area clients, including conducting training sessions for managers and individual departments on various topics to enhance team performance.
• Partnering with HR Centre’s of Expertise to manage job descriptions, evaluations, and reclassifications.
• Advising and guiding managers on issues regarding pay practices and policies.
• Partnering with HR Centre’s of Expertise to meet the goals of the department and support the organization.

Key Qualifications

• A university degree in a related field such as Business Administration or Commerce.
• 5+ years’ experience influencing business outcomes in a Human Resources role.
• CPHR designation is considered an asset.
• Business Advisor level knowledge in employee/labour relations.
• Experience in organizational effectiveness and HR program design and delivery would be considered an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and build relationships effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Objective and unbiased approach to addressing labour and people-related situations.
• Demonstrated empathy and a caring attitude in all interactions.
• Proactive in identifying and managing potential conflicts.
• Highly collaborative, ethical, and trusted as a coach and advisor.
• We will consider applicants with equivalent education and experience.

Working/Other Conditions

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• There are no unusual working conditions associated with this role.
• The work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• There will be a requirement to attend to multiple off-site locations depending on client portfolio being supported.
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