HR Partner

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking an HR Service Partner to act as a strategic partner to university leadership, delivering expert HR solutions and guidance across faculties and service units.

In this hybrid role, you will advise deans and senior leaders on complex employee and labour relations matters, collective agreements, job design, organization development, talent acquisition, performance development, learning and development, and disability management.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide support on complex employee/labour relations matters.
• Provide HR operational support and guidance on the application of collective agreements/handbooks.
• Consult on job design and organization development, talent acquisition, performance development, learning and development, and disability management.

Job description

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Under the leadership of a Senior HR Partner, the HR Service Partner acts as a strategic partner to university leadership, delivering expert HR solutions and guidance to a diverse portfolio of faculties and service units.

Drawing on your vast experience, you will act as a professional advisor to the dean, faculty general manager, or other senior leaders within your portfolio. You will collaborate with your fellow partners, Shared Services, and the centers of expertise (COE's) within HRHSE. You will foster collaborative relationships, lead and deliver on strategic initiatives, and maintain a large breadth of client services.

You will leverage your position as an integrated resource and subject matter expert to understand your client’s goals and objectives and apply a strategic problem solving and consultative mindset to deliver the following: Advising and providing support on complex employee/labour relations matters, HR operational support, providing advice on the application and adherence of collective agreements/handbooks; consultation on job design and organization development, talent acquisition, performance development, learning and development, and disability management.