Are you a highly skilled HR professional ready to make a significant impact? The City is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide expert, client-focused HR services in a complex, multi-union environment. If you thrive on collaborating with leaders on workforce strategies, interpreting collective agreements while providing expert labour relations advice, and fostering a positive employee experience, we want to hear from you! As an HR Business Partner, you'll be a vital partner, delivering strategic HR advice and support to senior leadership and people leaders. You'll lead with a service mindset, fostering collaborative relationships to align HR strategies with business goals.

What will you do?

Provide strategic consultation and HR advice to clients to align HR strategies with business goals

Gather, analyze, interpret and present HR analytics to support leadership in developing solutions and enable decision-making

Provide expert HR consultation and advice on labour relations, applying relevant legislation (Labour Relations Code, Employment Standards Code, Alberta Human Rights Act) and collective agreements, including dispute resolution and grievance management

Support leaders in performance management, complex issue resolution, and conducting investigations related to workplace conduct and policy breaches

Collaborate with Abilities Management Consultants and operational leaders on employee accommodations and absence management program

Manage grievance disputes to conclusion, including representing the City's interests in the application of dispute resolution techniques to resolve disputes between management and employees/unions; Support Legal Services during arbitration, litigation, and Human Rights Complaints

Support the development and stewardship of team effectiveness models and tools





Support with implementing organizational development programs and initiatives, including project coordination and facilitation

Support corporate HR programs and projects, including research, analysis, and documentation

Develop presentations and reporting for department and branch leadership teams

Lead and participate in working groups to support corporate-level projects and initiatives

Other related duties as required

Qualifications

Completion of a post-secondary education program (Degree or Diploma) in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Business, or a related field

5 years of diversified and progressive human resources experience, including experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organization, interpreting and applying multi-union collective bargaining agreements and providing labour relations advice to a diverse range of clients in a unionized environment

Experience in supporting organizational development and change management initiatives

Experience in supporting leaders with workforce strategies, HR analytics, and data reporting

Skills required for success

Proven ability to represent employer interests in contentious matters, especially in multi-site, multi-union environments

Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining strong, team-oriented relationships with diverse stakeholders

Expertise in providing strategic HR advice and managing sensitive issues, with extensive knowledge of relevant labour laws and collective agreements





Ability to assist legal services and client areas to prepare for, and resolve grievances, including appearing as a witness or acting as a labour relations advisor at arbitration hearings

Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively handle complex situations

Ability to consistently and independently travel to all City of Edmonton work locations

Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )

Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion ( https://bit.ly/3hd2d95 )

Applicants may be tested

Conditions of employment & Work environment

Note : This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite

This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

Valid Alberta Class 5' driver's licence (or provincial equivalent); candidates must arrange their own vehicle and business auto insurance to be reimbursed for mileage according to City of Edmonton policy

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our advantages https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 Permanent Full-Time position.

Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Hours of work : 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary : $92,947 - $116,184 (Annually)

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📌 HR Business Partner (Alberta)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Alberta