Human Resources Business Partner

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or a similar discipline.
• A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) or equivalent designation is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive, senior-level human resources experience, including providing professional consultation, guidance, and coaching in recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee development, job evaluation administration, job description development, and compensation and benefits administration.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence with a driving abstract that meets County requirements.
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
• Experience working with and advising senior leadership.
• Demonstrates effective coaching skills.
• Experience developing human resources related policies and procedures and developing human resources related programs.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System and HRIS platforms.
• Understanding of payroll and benefits administration is an asset.
• Experience in a municipal or public sector environment is an asset.
• Experience with employee investigations and employee relations; workplace investigations training or certification is an asset.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrates integrity, humility, and ethical behavior in both actions and decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, manage competing demands, and deal with uncertainty, delays, and unforeseen events.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to engage, inspire, and build effective working relationships and collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex HR issues.
• Proven conflict resolution and mediation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations diplomatically.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Alberta Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Act, WCB, FOIP, and PIPEDA regulations.