Human Resources Business Partner

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Burnaby seeks a temporary full-time Human Resources Business Partner. The role involves providing HR advisory services, building partnerships with business leaders, and promoting effective labour environments. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of HR generalist experience, strong communication skills, and a CPHR designation. The position includes competitive pay, generous vacations, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation

Extended health and dental plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Free access to BCIT courses

Wellness and Employee Assistance programs

Free access to Fitness Centre

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR generalist roles.
• Solid knowledge of HR practices related to labour relations.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services.
• Engage in development and delivery of employee programs.
• Promote effective employee/labour environments.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Advanced relationship management skills

Analytical skills

Solid knowledge of labour relations

Education

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation

5 years’ experience as an HR generalist

Tools

Standard office systems and applications

Job description

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work‑life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Human Resources team is seeking a temporary full‑time (1.0 FTE) Human Resources Business Partner. As a strategic and trusted partner, the HR Business Partner will provide HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services that address all aspects of effective people management practices. This position builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with business leaders in designated client groups; engages in development and delivery of a wide range of employee programs, and provides expertise in recruitment processes. In addition, the HR Business Partner promotes an effective employee/labour environment through proactive and collaborative discussions and problem‑solving; and helps client groups design and implement work processes to achieve school/department’s outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the Manager, Human Resources by participating in development and implementation of effective people management strategies, practices, standards, and initiatives in generalist areas, such as labour relations, workforce planning, coaching, succession planning, performance management, training and development, and recruitment and selection.
• Works with other members of the HR advisory team, and proactively engages with all other HR functions in the collaborative and integrated delivery of programs and services.
• Provides strategic HR advisory, coaching, and consultation services that address all aspects of effective people management practices. Builds strategic, collaborative partnerships with business leaders in designated client groups, and supports their development of people management skills.
• Provides counsel and coaching services to support employees in establishing and meeting their professional and personal development objectives. Provides information and explanations to support employees’ understanding of HR programs and services.
• Counsels and coaches selection committees on staffing options, recruitment practices, and innovative attraction techniques, and actively participates in selection processes.
• Promotes an effective employee/labour environment by facilitating productive, collaborative discussions between management, employees, unions, and other stakeholders. Takes action to mitigate / resolve grievances and manage complex issues through to successful conclusion. Supports the labour relations team throughout conflict resolution and other sensitive processes.
• Develops reports and presentations to keep the Manager, Human Resources informed of employee program and advisory service achievements, and alerted to emerging issues.
• Carries out research of best practices, internal and external trends and methods to support the Manager, Human Resources in continuous optimization of employee programs, services and initiatives.
• Participates as a member of various task teams, committees, and initiatives, providing advice and contributing expertise in people management practices.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HR generalist with emphasis on delivery of programs and advisory services in unionised environments.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Solid knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition/recruitment, retention, diversity, career management, performance management, labour relations and recognition.
• Solid knowledge of the relevant employment, labour, and human rights legislation.
• Advanced communication skills, using diplomacy, influence, nuance and assertiveness to achieve objectives depending on situation.
• Advanced relationship management skills with the ability to build productive, collaborative partnerships between management, employees, unions, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Advanced communication skills with excellent listening, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid ability to work with considerable independence, initiative and discretion.
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem‑solving, evaluating courses of action, creative solutions while making decisions on employment and labour matters.
• Proficiency with standard office systems and applications.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty‑five days of vacation
• Competitive employer‑paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here !

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialised persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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