Business Partner, People Services

City of Fort Saskatchewan; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)

EFAP

Wellness Spending Accounts

Earned Days Off (EDO’s)

Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

Training/education and professional发展

50% discount for city facilities

Job summary

City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a Business Partner, People Services to act as a strategic advisor on workforce planning, employee relations and HR best practices. This role supports Directors, Managers and Supervisors across a portfolio of departments.

The successful candidate will bring a Diploma or Degree in HR/Business, plus a Workplace Investigations Certificate; CPHR is an asset. Public sector and unionized environment experience are valued, with strong MS Office and ERP/HCM

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in HR, business or related field and a Workplace Investigations Certificate.
• CPHR designation and public sector/unionized experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic People Services advisor to Directors, Managers and Supervisors.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, staffing, succession, retention, engagement and priorities.
• Provide expertise on organizational reviews, restructuring, change initiatives, position design and job evaluation.
• Interpret and advise on employment legislation, policies, procedures and HR practices.
• Lead and advise on complex employee and labour relations matters, including investigations and performance management.
• Supervise and support People Services Generalists and escalate complex HR matters.
• Provide workforce insights and updates to leadership and contribute to business planning.

Skills

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Labour relations

Workplace investigations

Job evaluation

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

HR best practices

Change management

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary Diploma or Degree in HR/Business/Management

Workplace Investigations Certificate

CPHR Designation (asset)

Tools

ERP/HCM systems

Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

Reporting to the Director, People Services, the Business Partner, People Services serves as a strategic partner and liaison between People Services and an assigned portfolio of departments, providing human resources advice and solutions in support of organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a strategic People Services advisor to Directors, Managers, and Supervisors, providing guidance on workforce and people-related matters.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, staffing, succession, retention, engagement, and organizational priorities.
• Provide expertise on organizational reviews, restructuring, change initiatives, position design, and job evaluation.
• Interpret and advise on collective agreements, employment legislation, policies, procedures, and HR practices.
• Lead and advise on complex employee and labour relations matters, including investigations, performance management, grievances, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Supervise and support People Services Generalists, serving as an escalation point for complex and sensitive HR matters.
• Provide workforce insights, recommendations, and People Services updates to leadership and contribute to business planning.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a post-secondary Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business, Management, or a related field as well as a Workplace Investigations Certificate. A CPHR Designation and experience in a public sector or unionized environment are considered assets. A minimum of five years of progressive human resources experience across multiple disciplines, including organizational design, job design and evaluation, talent management, and employee relations, with at least two years of labour relations experience, is essential. Experience participating in collective bargaining is considered an asset. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, HR best practices, and employee and labour relations, with demonstrated skills in workplace investigations, job evaluation, conflict resolution, and relationship building. The ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, influence change, and manage multiple priorities is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, as well as ERP/HCM systems, is required.

Hours of Work: 37.5 per week; Monday to Friday

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• Heath & Wellness Spending Accounts
• Earned Days Off (EDO’s)
• Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)
• Training/education and professional development opportunities
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.