Human Resource Business Partner

Nova Scotia Power • Halifax, NS

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) provides strategic human resources support to designated client groups with Nova Scotia Power. Serving as a trusted advisor, the HRBP partners closely with the Manager, Employee Relations, and collaborates with HR colleagues across the organization to deliver effective HR solutions, advance business objectives, and foster a positive and productive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of HR experience, including exposure to team leadership and strategic HR business partnering
• Demonstrated experience in talent acquisition, client services, and labor relations.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and HR policies.
• Proven ability to design and implement HR initiatives that support business strategy.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.

Nice To Haves

• CPHR is an asset
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and strategic HR guidance to assigned client groups, ensuring HR initiatives are aligned with business goals.
• Consult with leaders on policy interpretation and support the delivery of HR programs that drive organizational performance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term HR strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Support end-to-end talent acquisition activities, including recruitment strategies, selection processes, and onboarding, to attract and retain top talent.
• Facilitate annual HR processes such as performance reviews, talent reviews, and calibration discussions to support capability-building and succession planning.
• Provide guidance to leaders and employees on employee relations matters to promote fair, consistent, and constructive outcomes.
• Partner with the labour relations team to address and resolve labour-related issues within the client group.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion by identifying opportunities to remove systemic barriers and strengthening inclusive HR practices.
• Use HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making, drive continuous improvement, and measure the impact of HR initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, policies and organizational standards.

Benefits

• One flexible remote workday
• A comprehensive benefits plan
• 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue
• Access to a free on-site fitness centre
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top-up plan
• Wellness benefits
• Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies
• A focus on employee development
• Available sponsored education programs
• Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work
• Mentoring opportunities
• Fundraising-matching
• Volunteer programs
• Various committees and employee resource groups
• Scholarships for children of employees
• Short-term incentive plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level