HR Business Partner

GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions•Calgary, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Business Partner functions as a trusted advisor to business leaders, seamlessly blending business acumen with human insight to drive performance and engagement. The HR Business Partner acts as a strong employee advocate and champions an inclusive, positive employee experience. Balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution, the HR Business Partner crafts innovative strategies that align with business goals and tackles complex employee issues with finesse. This is a hybrid role based out of Calgary, AB, working a combination of days in office and from home. What to Expect in Your First 3 Months First 30 Days: Conduct 1-on-1 "getting to know you" meetings with all leaders in your client group and members of the Human Resources team Complete Introduction to UltiPro/UKG Pro Canada and Employee Administration training courses Review and understand all company policies and procedures for your assigned client group First 60 Days: Demonstrate an understanding of the organization's compensation philosophy and support with compensation planning Review employee engagement survey results and support the action planning process Become familiar with the organization's talent management ecosystem (Thrive) and recognition program (Shine) First 90 Days: Demonstrate a basic understanding of your assigned client group's business operating model Become familiar with HR dashboards (Employee Listening Program and Shine) and reporting tools (headcount, turnover), and begin applying data-driven insights to HR solutions Complete training courses on additional UltiPro/UKG Pro modules (recruitment, onboarding, talent management, salary planning) Complete all required items in the New Employee Onboarding (NEO) program

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist capacity
Post-secondary education in Human Resources and/or Business Administration
Experience working as a solo on-site HR practitioner is preferred
Experience administering an HRIS; UltiPro/UKG Pro preferred
CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Partner closely with business leaders to understand their needs and align HR objectives with strategic business goals to foster growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness
Empower leaders with coaching on employee relations issues, performance management, employee engagement, talent retention, compensation, and organizational design
Act as a trusted advisor, addressing employee concerns with sound guidance and ensuring fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
Partner with third-party vendor to manage non-occupational leaves of absence, ensuring strong case management, appropriate accommodation, and timely, sustainable return-to-work plans
Maintain compensation governance by stewarding established salary ranges, conducting regular market benchmarking, and providing data-driven recommendations to support internal equity and external competitiveness
Counsel leaders on talent management activities, including formal performance reviews, development and succession planning, and talent calibration, mitigating key talent risks and partnering with Talent Acquisition to advance internal mobility
Collaborate with the HR team to deliver engagement, recognition, and wellness programs, and support the Director, HR in the execution of strategic HR initiatives as outlined in the People Strategy
Leverage people data to assess trends, identify areas for improvement, and present compelling stories that communicate actionable insights to drive data-driven decision making
Other duties as required