Human Resources Business Partner - People Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

6d•CA$89,205 - CA$109,276•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Central Zone People Services Director and working closely with the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and People Services Centers of Expertise, the HRBP provides strategic human resources leadership and consultation to an assigned group of senior leaders and managers within their respective zone. They are a problem solver, change agent and business partner who is accountable to research and deliver innovative human resources solutions that are aligned with the client’s business objectives and consistent with relevant policies, collective agreement language, legislation and the vision, mission, values and culture of NSH. Collaborating with various partners on the People Services team is integral to the support of the human resources service delivery model. The HRBP builds strong relationships within the assigned client groups, works collaboratively and leverages relationship with subject matter experts across the zone and NSH and is committed to understanding the business and needs of clients. They make recommendations for action plans to address issues that effectively use and integrate the services provided by People Services to support and enhance client team functioning. The HRBP is able to provide appropriate coaching, support and guidance to managers to assist them in the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of their programs and services. This includes but is not limited to, managing employee performance; supporting team functioning; discipline; grievances; workforce planning; layoffs and terminations; investigations; policy development, interpretation and implementation; leadership development and special projects that support a business area or client. Consultation with external legal services, inter-professional practice and learning, finance, and other partners may be required on particular issues or initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of post-secondary degree/program in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing human resource services within a complex unionized environment with multiple unions and/or collective agreements
Knowledge of all aspects of human resources, preferably within the health sector
Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of labour trends and legislation
Experience in mediation and conflict resolution
Experience interpreting collective agreements and policies
Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships
High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written), problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent consultative, influencing and coaching skills
Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required

Nice To Haves

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) preferred
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Manage employee performance
Support team functioning
Handle discipline
Address grievances
Conduct workforce planning
Manage layoffs and terminations
Perform investigations
Develop, interpret, and implement policies
Lead leadership development initiatives
Undertake special projects that support a business area or client
Consult with external legal services, inter-professional practice and learning, finance, and other partners on particular issues or initiatives