Senior HR Business Partner

In 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 Citys 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 Citys 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 interventions

• 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 environment 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 ( 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 . Learn more about our benefits at 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: $108838 - $136047 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

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