25025 - HR Business Partner

NSLC; Beechville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an HR Business Partner to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with business leaders to align HR strategies with operational goals, providing guidance on performance management and employee relations. Your expertise will help foster a positive workplace culture, driving productivity and retention. Join a team that values diversity and social responsibility, and contribute to the well-being of communities across Nova Scotia. If you are passionate about making a difference in HR, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience with progressive advisory roles.
• Post-graduate diploma or CPHR designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own relationships with internal business units and the union.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and best practices.
• Act as a leadership coach for NSLC people leaders.

Skills

Human Resources Advisory

Coaching

Employee Relations

Regulatory Compliance

Talent Development

Education

Relevant Undergraduate Degree

Post-graduate Diploma/Certificate in HR

Job description

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The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner, the HR Business Partner coaches, influences and supports business leaders to effectively deliver their people plans. As a trusted advisor, the HR Business Partner collaborates with other HR specialist functions to provide stakeholders a consultancy service that delivers best practice and operationally-focused HR solutions. You will work to develop talent and leadership capacity, provide guidance and coaching to leaders on disciplinary and performance related matters, and act as an employee champion to identify and execute ways to build engagement, improve workplace relationships, boost productivity, and reduce turnover.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Own and grow the relationship with internal business units as well as the union, as the primary contact for HR
• Assess, anticipate and act upon HR-related needs
• Act as a point of contact where required for specialized HR service providers
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders to support them in dealing with disciplinary and performance related matters
• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency across the organization, related to HR processes
• Act as employee champion; identify and execute ways to build engagement, improve workplace relationships, boost productivity and reduce turnover
• Act as an effective leadership coach to guide, support and develop NSLC people leaders
• Work with leaders to develop talent and leadership capacity
• Leadership and participation in HR projects and initiatives
• Steward and support the attendance support program
• Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as business unit structure
• Collaborate with colleagues in HR and other parts of the business to develop policies, programs, and solutions
• Mediate and resolve employee and labour relations issues, including grievances
• Lead the process of reviewing HR-related complaints such as bullying and harassment, conducting thorough and objective investigations where appropriate
• Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; engaging external legal support when necessary
• Provide guidance on HR policies and best practices, and interpret Collective Agreement language

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of the culture, plans and financial position of the business
• Develop strong relationships across other functional leadership
• Assist hiring managers and Talent Acquisition team, participating in the interview and selection process
• Analyze data trends and metrics to inform business decisions
• Demonsrate commitment to Our Values
• Demonstrate commitment to the NSLC's social responsibility mandate
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What you'll need

Qualifications

As a qualified candidate, you will have:

• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Post-graduate diploma/certificate in Human Resources or CPHR designation
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in Human Resources, with progressive advisory experience

As the ideal candidate, you will also have:

• HR experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC)

Be Part of Something Good - Our people are the heart of what we do, why we do it, and are the key to our ongoing success

Since 1930, we have come together for the good of this beautiful province we call home. The NSLC manages the safe and responsible sale of beverage alcohol and cannabis in Nova Scotia. We contribute to the good of our province with responsible sales, the impact we have on the communities we serve and by the financial contribution we make that helps create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are committed to improving the well-being of our customers, employees and communities across the province. For more information about the NSLC, please visit our website.

A diverse team equals success When our team members bring their true selves to work, we celebrate. We know that diversity of thought, identity,culture,and background makes for an innovative and successful team. If you require accommodations for an interview or need support in applying, please contact us at [email protected]

Are you interested?

Work With Us

If you are interested in being considered for this role please apply online no later than 11:59pm on May 21, 2025.