Human Resources Business Partner Strategic Negotiations, Labour Relations and Client Services

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Our Human Resources division is looking for our next Permanent Full Time HR Business Partner!

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner works collaboratively as part of an integrated business-facing HR team to deliver exceptional services and advice and effective people programs in support of business objectives. Serves as a liaison coordinates between the project and HR to understand business priorities and assesses needs in staffing, organization design, performance management, change management, employee relations, new leader coaching, talent management and career development

Recommends HR solutions, drive initiatives, implement new processes or tools in support of business priorities, project operations and overall team engagement

Meets with project leaders and managers regularly to update on HR initiatives, discuss HR issues and collect feedback on team concerns

Drives the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that align with the business priorities and goals of assigned client groups

Collaborates internally with other areas of HR to deploy services that are required to be executed in the areas of development & training, recruitment & onboarding, performance and compensation reviews.

Provides support for escalated cases from HR Services

Collaborates with the Labor Relations team, provide field level support to leaders in the interpretation and implementation of collective agreements, employment legislation, labour relations developments and employment standards. Provide support as required in grievances, mediation, arbitration, and collective bargaining preparation and implementation





Partners with business leaders to support the communication and transition plan on change initiatives impacting the business

Works closely with management and employees to improve relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention

Provides general direction and guidance on workforce and succession planning as well as plan business unit restructuring

Develops and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees

Advocates and champions the HR operating model within the business. Proactively contributes to the transformation of the HR operating model, with the aim of creating an integrated HR function that is scalable, flexible, and efficient

Maintains awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview

Provides authoritative technical, professional advice and recommendations to influence internal and external contacts

Assists in the measuring, validating, and testing of the effectiveness of metrics that are applied by the business to assess and drive productivity optimization

Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leaders in the business

Degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration or related field from a recognized University.



Seven to nine years' relevant and progressive experience providing guidance and services to leaders in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational development, organizational design and change management

Experience working in a highly unionised workplace, ability to advise on CBA contracts and support managers to navigate investigations, discipline procedures and basic grievances

Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Practical experience designing and delivering talent management and organizational development programs/solutions and evaluating their effectiveness

Practical experience managing HR projects and programs, including the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate the work of others

Strong learning agility, consulting orientation, client insight, strategic influencing and partnering skills

Strong organizational skills, business acumen, encompassing the ability to apply a broader corporate perspective

Ability to lead and facilitate meetings/training/sessions and work groups

Salary Range: $102,126.96to$119,998.80 CAD per annum (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected] Recruitment Process: Application Posting Closes

📌 Human Resources Business Partner Intern (Saskatoon)
🏢 City of Saskatoon
📍 Saskatoon