Job Description - Senior HR Business Partner (55331)Job Description||| | --- | --- | | Senior HR Business PartnerJob Number: 55331In this role, you will act as a key strategic advisor, providing full-cycle HR services and expert labour relations guidance to help leaders navigate complex business issues and improve organizational performance within a fast-paced, multi-union landscape. You will lead, mentor, and drive innovation to cultivate an exceptional employee experience and create meaningful organizational impact.**What will you do?*** Strategically partner with Department and Branch leadership to translate operational needs into effective HR strategies * Act as the primary HR contact for Branch Managers, ensuring seamless access to HR programs, services and support * Support highly complex or high-profile labour relations cases, including working with Legal Services on overall strategy * Provide expert workforce-related advice and strategies to leadership teams * Apply an expert understanding of the 6 City’s Collective Agreements, the Employment Standards Code, employment case law,and the Human Rights Act to provide clients with labour relations advice on a wide range of employment related matters, identifying risks and providing advice and strategies to overcome risks * Assist in developing strategic practices that will standardize delivery of labour relations services throughout the City of Edmonton * Assist Legal Services on Mediation, Arbitration or Labour Relations Board proceedings * 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 * Lead transformational program and people development projects, from concept through implementation and evaluation * Drive organizational design projects with significant impact across branches, departments,



or the entire City * Develop comprehensive change management strategies to ensure the successful adoption and sustainment of new initiatives * Coach, mentor, and guide a team of HR Business Partners, ensuring the provision of expert advice and interventionsQualifications :* Knowledge, training and/or education in Business, Human Resources, Labour/Industrial Relations or a related discipline* Seven (7) years of related experience in the areas of human resources, organizational development, labour relations, and project management * Experience providing labour relations advice to clients, managing grievance disputes, collective bargaining, and/or providing interpretive advice regarding the application of collective agreements * Experience in a multi-union workplace, building relationships and providing HR consulting to senior management * Demonstrated experience in implementing corporate-wide plans, managing complex projects, and leading organizational development and change management initiatives**Assets:*** Accreditation or training in project management, and a PMP designation * Change management certification and/or formal training * Accreditation or coursework/training in labour relations, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and investigations**Skills Required for Success:*** Ability to coach HR professionals and manage escalations * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills,



with the ability to support a diverse workforce and handle conflict * Advanced knowledge of labor relations legislation (Labour Relations Code, Employment Standards, Human Rights Act) * Demonstrated expertise in leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and team-building, complemented by strong judgment, business acumen, and computer proficiency * Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.Ly/4brRrXm) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion * Applicants may be tested**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)**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 benefits at** **https://bit.Ly/COEbenefits****.*****Up to 1 Permanent Full-Time position and 1 Temporary Full-Time position for up to 11 months****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 Range:** $108,838 - $136,047 (Annually)**Recruitment Consultant:** SL/SB*Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation*Classification Title: PT3 - Human ResourcesPosting Date: Jun 5, 2026Closing Date: June 19, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent and Temporary Positions Full-timeUnion : ManagementDepartment: HR Client ServicesWork Location(s):Century Place, 9th Floor, 9803 - 102A AvenueEdmonton T5J 3A3 | **Connect with us!**LinkedInFacebook | |#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Hr Business Partner - C$108,838 - C$136,047 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Winnipeg