HR Business Partner

Lynn Rodens; Nisku; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn Rodens is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to support operations across Northern Alberta, Manitoba, and Mississauga. The role requires managing a regional portfolio, building trusted relationships with employees and leaders, and traveling regularly to supported locations.

Key responsibilities include employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, HR compliance, and full-cycle recruitment.

Qualifications

• HR generalist with broad experience across HR functions.
• Minimum five years as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience with employee and labour relations and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Interpret employment legislation and ensure HR compliance across regions.
• Lead investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Coach leaders on performance, career development, compensation, and retention.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and internal staffing movements.
• Administer compensation reviews and HRIS data integrity.
• Travel regularly to supported locations and assist with workforce initiatives.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Labour relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Policy development

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Postsecondary diploma/degree in HR, Labour Relations, Business or related

Tools

UKG (UltiPro)

Job description

Travel: Approximately 25–35%

We are seeking an experienced, self-directed Human Resources Business Partner to support operations across Northern Alberta, Manitoba, and Mississauga. This position is ideal for a confident HR professional who can independently manage a diverse regional portfolio while building trusted relationships with employees and leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, performance management, organizational development, and HR compliance.
• Hold regular meetings with portfolio leaders to identify business needs and develop effective HR solutions.
• Manage complex employee and labour relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Interpret employment legislation, HR policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Coach leaders on performance improvement, career development, compensation, succession planning, and employee retention.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment, selection, promotions, and transfers in support of staffing plans.
• Analyze HR trends and metrics and recommend programs, policies, and process improvements.
• Administer compensation reviews and performance-management processes within UKG.
• Process HRIS requests while maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
• Identify training needs and assist with developing and delivering employee and leadership programs.
• Support labour negotiations by preparing required documentation and records.
• Travel regularly to supported locations.

Qualifications

• HR Generalist ablle to wear multiple hats
• At least five years of well-rounded HR Business Partner experience.
• Three to five years of employee and labour relations experience.
• Postsecondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal and provincial employment legislation.
• Experience across employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training, performance management, and policy development.
• Two or more years of HRIS experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills