HR Business Partner

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$92,947 - CA$116,184•Hybrid

About The Position

The City is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide expert, client-focused HR services in a complex, multi-union environment. This role involves collaborating with leaders on workforce strategies, interpreting collective agreements, providing expert labour relations advice, and fostering a positive employee experience. As an HR Business Partner, you will be a vital partner, delivering strategic HR advice and support to senior leadership and people leaders. You will lead with a service mindset, fostering collaborative relationships to align HR strategies with business goals.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary education program (Degree or Diploma) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Business, or a related field
5 years of diversified and progressive human resources experience, including experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organization, interpreting and applying multi-union collective bargaining agreements and providing labour relations advice to a diverse range of clients in a unionized environment
Experience in supporting organizational development and change management initiatives
Experience in supporting leaders with workforce strategies, HR analytics, and data reporting
Proven ability to represent employer interests in contentious matters, especially in multi-site, multi-union environments
Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
Expertise in providing strategic HR advice and managing sensitive issues, with extensive knowledge of relevant labor laws and collective agreements
Ability to assist legal services and client areas to prepare for, and resolve grievances, including appearing as a witness or acting as a labour relations advisor at arbitration hearings
Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively handle complex situations
Ability to consistently and independently travel to all City of Edmonton work locations
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Responsibilities

Provide strategic consultation and HR advice to clients to align HR strategies with business goals
Gather, analyze, interpret and present HR analytics to support leadership in developing solutions and enable decision-making
Provide expert HR consultation and advice on labour relations, applying relevant legislation (Labour Relations Code, Employment Standards Code, Alberta Human Rights Act) and collective agreements, including dispute resolution and grievance management
Support leaders in performance management, complex issue resolution, and conducting investigations related to workplace conduct and policy breaches
Collaborate with Abilities Management Consultants and operational leaders on employee accommodations and absence management program
Manage grievance disputes to conclusion, including representing the City's interests in the application of dispute resolution techniques to resolve disputes between management and employees/unions; Support Legal Services during arbitration, litigation, and Human Rights Complaints
Support the development and stewardship of team effectiveness models and tools
Support with implementing organizational development programs and initiatives, including project coordination and facilitation
Support corporate HR programs and projects, including research, analysis, and documentation
Develop presentations and reporting for department and branch leadership teams
Lead and participate in working groups to support corporate-level projects and initiatives
Other related duties as required