Manager, Employee Relations and Partnerships

City of Leduc•Kitchener, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you. Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week) $119,137.20 - $148,930.60 per annum Come work with us! At the City of Leduc, we believe that an exceptional employee experience is the foundation for delivering exceptional service to our community. Our Employee Services department is at the heart of this mission, transforming traditional HR into a strategic partner that empowers our people to thrive, celebrate, and grow. We are seeking a Manager, Employee Relations and Partnerships (ERP), to lead the next phase of our transformation. This is a pivotal leadership role for a visionary professional who excels at the intersection of strategic HR consulting, collective bargaining, and organizational culture. If you are a high-performing leader ready to reshape the future of talent strategies in a progressive municipality, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Resources or a related field.
A minimum of 7 years of direct experience in Human Resources, specifically focused on strategic HR business partnering and employee relations.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible leadership experience managing high-profile projects and professional staff.
Significant expertise in conducting or managing complex workplace investigations and a deep understanding of Alberta labour legislation.
Exceptional communication and mediation skills, with a proven ability to manage high-trust relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
A growth mindset and the analytical capabilities required to interpret complex policies and achieve business results under challenging circumstances.
A commitment to fostering a team culture that is respectful, inclusive, and welcoming.

Nice To Haves

A CPHR designation
Municipal experience
Familiarity with the Workday HCM platform

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a professional team of HR Business Partners and Specialists, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, professional development, and consistent service delivery.
Provide strategic HR consulting and operational direction, ensuring services balance an in-depth understanding of diverse business units with the City’s corporate direction.
Drive the design and delivery of modernized HR programs, including performance management frameworks, workplace restoration activities, and workforce strategies that respond to a shifting environment.
Lead employee relations and collective bargaining activities, including research, trend analysis, and the development of respectful, productive relationships with union leadership.
Establish and oversee trauma-informed investigation processes that are confidential, fair, and respectful, while managing outsourced investigations and vendor contracts.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and workforce analytics to improve evidence-based decision-making and identify organization-wide trends.
Provide expert advice and interpretation on HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation, including the Alberta Labour Relations Code and Human Rights Act.
Oversee unit operating budgets and contribute to the development of an employer brand and employee value proposition that attracts and retains exceptional talent.