HR Business Partner

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Government of Alberta as an HR Business Partner where you'll leverage your HR expertise to support strategic initiatives across the Public Service Commission. This role involves managing employee relations, providing operational support, and driving impactful HR strategies in a diverse workplace. If you're an experienced HR professional ready to shape people strategies, we want to hear from you. Enjoy a collaborative environment that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of directly related HR experience.
• Experience in employee relations, talent acquisition, and HR analytics required.
• Strong background in performance management and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of workforce initiatives and organizational structure reviews.
• Manage complex employee relations issues while maintaining professionalism.
• Provide consultation on talent acquisition, job evaluation, and organizational design.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Consultative skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Job description

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Job Information
Job Title:HR Business Partner
Job Requisition ID:72262
Ministry:Public Service Commission
Location:Edmonton
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (1 year)
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:June 26, 2025
Classification:Human Relations 2
Salary: $2,752.87 to $3,775.07 bi-weekly ($71,849 to $ 98,529/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Public Service Commission (PSC) ensures Alberta has a professional, non-partisan and diverse public service that proudly serves Albertans. The expertise and talent that PSC staff bring to their work is critical to our overall success, as our Ministry is responsible for delivering to the Government of Alberta HR services in all HR functional areas, internal communications, and employee engagement.

This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for temporary and permanent Human Resource Business Partner (Human Relations 2) positions.

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional looking to take the next step in your career? If you're ready to leverage your expertise to deliver strategic HR support across the Alberta Public Service, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity within the Client Service Delivery Division. Join us in shaping impactful people strategies and driving meaningful results for our clients.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, you will focus on supporting implementation and maintenance of workforce initiatives, people management, job design, and organizational structure reviews. As the Human Resource Business Partner for an assigned client portfolio, you will use your expertise to support a diverse group of clients.

Effectiveness in this role will be rooted in your ability to manage complex employee relations issues with professionalism. You bring a solid foundation in performance management and collective agreement interpretation. Additionally, you’ll provide consultation in talent acquisition, job evaluation, organizational design, HR analytics, and broader organizational effectiveness.

Your strong analytical thinking, sound decision-making and proven project management skills, will be key in achieving high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment. This role also requires the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strategic focus. Exceptional interpersonal and consultative skills will help you build trust and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to connect clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization. With a demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships with leaders, HR partners, and union representatives, you’ll navigate shifting demands with adaptability and strong organizational skills.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Systems Thinking– Solid understanding of how HR scenarios might impact other employment systems and/or create precedent for the department or broader Government of Alberta. Also, integrating many diverse considerations when formulating options for resolving issues related to the employment relationship.

Creative Problem Solving– Ability to initiate and develop solutions to address client workforce needs. Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Constantly looks for new ways to improve results and activities.

Agility– Monitor organizational priorities and proactively shift focus as appropriate to achieve intended outcomes. Ability to initiate shifts in priorities for working group and monitor progress.

Drive for Results– Providing courageous and options for leadership to consider when dealing with concerns related to the employment relationship.

Develop Networks– Builds collaborative relationships to ensure diverse perspectives are represented in decision-making. Consistently connects with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and ensures their needs are represented.

A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area. A minimum of two years of directly related human resources experience.

Related experience may include:
• Providing strategic or operational HR support to leaders or client groups.
• Interpreting and applying HR policies, collective agreements, or employment legislation.
• Supporting or leading employee and labour relations matters such as investigations, discipline, or performance management.
• Delivering HR services in areas such as job evaluation, organizational design, workforce planning, or talent acquisition.
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to implement HR initiatives or resolve complex workplace issues.

The following knowledge and experiences will be considered as assets:
• Proven background in employee and labour relations within a unionized environment.
• Experience delivering human resources support within a large private sector or government organization.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in supporting HR programs and initiatives aimed at improving organizational performance and effectiveness. This includes conducting needs assessments and analyzing HR data and metrics to inform decision-making.

Equivalencies will be accepted based on a related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of four years of directly related human resources experience; or a related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of five years of directly related human resources experience.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles , for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at [e-mail] .