Human Resources Business Partner - People Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority•Yarmouth, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Western Zone People Services Director and working closely with the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and Western Zone Employee and Labour Relations Manager, the Human Resources Business Partner provides strategic human resources leadership and consultation to assigned senior leaders and managers. The role researches and delivers innovative HR solutions aligned with clients’ business objectives and consistent with relevant policies, collective agreements, legislation, and Nova Scotia Health’s vision, mission, values, and culture. The HRBP builds strong relationships with assigned client groups, collaborates with People Services colleagues and subject matter experts, and develops an understanding of clients’ businesses and needs. The position recommends action plans that integrate People Services offerings to address issues and support client team functioning. It also provides coaching, support, and guidance to managers to help them deliver programs and services effectively, efficiently, and sustainably. Consultation with external legal services through Health Association Nova Scotia may be required on particular issues or initiatives. This is a temporary, full-time long-assignment position of approximately six months, working 75 hours biweekly. The position offers a hybrid/work-from-home model, and travel to other sites may be required. The hourly pay range is $45.75–$56.04, with an annual salary range of $89,205–$109,276. Successful candidates may be eligible for health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; and additional wellness, development, and employee support programs.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or program in Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least five years of experience providing human resources services in a complex unionized environment with multiple unions and/or collective agreements.
Knowledge of all aspects of human resources; health-sector experience is preferred.
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-making skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent consultative, influencing, and coaching skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation preferred.
Human resources experience within the health sector preferred.
Competencies in other languages are an asset; French is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic human resources leadership and consultation to assigned senior leaders and managers.
Research and deliver innovative human resources solutions aligned with business objectives, policies, collective agreements, legislation, and Nova Scotia Health’s vision, mission, values, and culture.
Build relationships with assigned client groups and collaborate with People Services partners and subject matter experts across the zone and Nova Scotia Health.
Understand client business needs and recommend action plans that integrate People Services to address issues and support effective client team functioning.
Coach, support, and guide managers in the effective, efficient, and sustainable delivery of programs and services.
Support employee performance management, team functioning, discipline, grievances, workforce planning, layoffs and terminations, investigations, policy development, interpretation and implementation, leadership development, and special projects.
Consult with external legal services through Health Association Nova Scotia when required.
Travel to other sites as required.