HR Business Partner

Aplin; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic HR leader to join their dynamic team as a Human Resources Business Partner. This permanent role offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while leading workforce planning and supporting organizational effectiveness. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to align workforce strategies with business goals, providing expert guidance on organizational design and employee relations. If you have a passion for driving change and fostering a positive workplace culture, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a business partner role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies.
• Lead workforce planning processes and identify talent gaps.
• Coach leaders on employee relations and performance management.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Workforce Planning

Organizational Development

Leadership Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

CPHR designation

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Are you a strategic HR leader with strong business acumen and a passion for aligning people strategies with operational goals? We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support a dynamic, mid-sized public sector organization undergoing transformation and growth.

This is a permanent role with broad scope — leading workforce planning, supporting organizational effectiveness, and serving as a key advisor to business leaders and leadership teams.

Hybrid work model, 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders to assess, develop, and implement workforce strategies that align with business goals.
• Lead annual workforce planning processes, identifying talent gaps, resourcing needs, and succession strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on organizational design, role classification, and team structure.
• Coach and support leaders on employee relations, performance management, and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition) to deliver tailored solutions.
• Support change management efforts during key organizational initiatives.
• Interpret policies and ensure alignment with employment legislation and organizational values.
• Build trusted relationships across departments and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in a business partner or senior generalist role.
• Proven experience in workforce planning, organizational development, and leadership coaching.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices in Alberta.
• Experience supporting teams through change and process improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills.
• A CPHR designation (or working toward) is strongly preferred.
• Experience in unionized and public-sector environments is an asset.