HR Business Partner

Hays; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Canada is seeking an HR Business Partner for a pivotal 2-year fixed-term role. The position involves providing strategic HR leadership, guiding managers on employment law, and leading employee relations and change initiatives. The organization emphasizes flexibility, hybrid working arrangements, and a central office location.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid model (2 days in the office)

Central office location

Qualifications

• Proven track record in understanding employment law.
• Experience of union negotiations.
• Evidence of delivering HR transformation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Guide managers through complex employment legislation.
• Manage union relations and change consultation processes.
• Utilise HR analytics for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Understanding employment law

Union negotiations

HR transformation strategy

HR business partnering

Change management

Communication skills

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Your new company My client is a leading public sector organisation in Grimsby, they are community-focused and operating across Lincolnshire. They lead with a customer-first approach, prioritising operational efficiency and strategic growth to maintain their position as a leading organisation within their sector.
Your new role
Your role as HR Business Partner will play a pivotal role in providing strategic HR leadership within a busy department, reporting into the HR Manager. This role is a 2 year fixed term contract

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, align HR best practice, actively work on employee relation cases, and actively take part in organisation transformation. Job duties include:

* You will guide managers through complex employment legislation, policy frameworks, and procedural adherence.
* Employee Relations & Engagement - Cultivate a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment, manage union relations and change consultation processes with diplomacy and expertise.
* Change & Transformation Leadership - Provide structured support during organisational restructuring, ensuring employee wellbeing remains a priority through coaching, mentoring, and tailored interventions.
* Data-Driven HR Advisory - Utilise HR analytics to inform strategic decision-making, shaping initiatives that enhance workforce resilience, productivity, and engagement.

What you'll need to succeed

* A proven track record of understanding employment law
* Experience of union negotiations
* Evidence of delivering HR transformation strategy
* A proven track record in HR business partnering, restructuring initiatives, and complex change management programmes.
* Proficient in HR systems, employment documentation
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

What you'll get in return
The company offer great flexibility, hybrid working 2 days in the office, 37 hour working week and flexibility on times worked. Plus a central office location in new offices.

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