25025 - HR Business Partner

NSLC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NSLC as an HR Business Partner, where you'll support business leaders in delivering people plans and enhancing workplace relationships. With a focus on coaching, engagement, and compliance, you'll play a vital role in shaping the HR landscape within the organization. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate qualification in HR and extensive experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in Human Resources with progressive advisory experience.
• HR experience in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the relationship with internal business units and the union as the primary contact for HR.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on disciplinary and performance-related matters.
• Lead and participate in HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Category Management

Channel Marketing

Administration Support

Accident Investigation

Education

Postgraduate diploma/certificate in Human Resources or CPHR designation

Job description

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 with 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

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

Secondary Responsibilities :

1. Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, and financial position of the business.
2. Develop strong relationships across other functional leadership.
3. Assist hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team by participating in interviews and the selection process.
4. Analyze data trends and metrics to inform business decisions.
5. Demonstrate commitment to Our Values.
6. Demonstrate commitment to the NSLC's social responsibility mandate.
7. Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need

Qualifications

1. Postgraduate diploma/certificate in Human Resources or CPHR designation.
2. 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

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 through responsible sales, community impact, and financial contributions that help create a stronger Nova Scotia. We are committed to improving the wellbeing 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 emailprotected.

Interested in this role?

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

Key Skills

Category Management, Channel Marketing, ABAP, Administration Support, Accident Investigation, AV

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary: $97,035 - $106,982