Human Resources Business Partner

Trace Associates Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Associates Inc. seeks a dynamic Human Resources Business Partner to enhance their HR strategies and foster a people-first approach. You will work closely with leaders and lead HR processes, ensuring compliance and promoting operational excellence in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Flexible employee ownership program

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, focusing on generalist roles.
• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation across Canada.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR Director to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Lead administration of the Total Rewards Program.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and maintain HR policies.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

CPHR designation (or in progress)

Tools

Human Resources Information Systems

Dayforce

Job description

The Opportunity

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our collaborative HR team. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, this role plays a key part in driving operational excellence, fostering a positive workplace culture, and aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. You will work closely with leaders across departments to support and enhance our people-first approach, while bringing a passion for continuous improvement to every aspect of your work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director, Human Resources to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and processes across departments
• Collaborate with the HR team to address and resolve operational issues.
• Lead the administration of the Total Rewards Program, including compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives to attract and retain top talent.
• Support performance management processes and professional development strategies.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and maintain up-to-date HR policies and manuals.
• Provide payroll backup support and act as second-in-command (2iC) to the Director, Human Resources.

About You and Your Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation across Canada and HR best practices.
• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on generalist roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPHR designation (or in progress), required.
• Canadian Payroll experience.
• Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems; experience with Dayforce an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A continuous desire for improvement and the ability to manage change; the ability to dig in and find root causes and propose solutions to issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and take on new tasks with varying degrees of difficulty.
• You have an enthusiastic and positive attitude, with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You are organized, adaptable, and have a passion for consistently delivering outstanding work.

Why Trace?

• Our company purpose is to help you have a great life and we genuinely live that purpose every day. We have demonstrated that we can help people find a balance between having an exciting career and a wonderful home life. Our philosophy is to put our people first and trust that they will take care of ourbusiness.
• A culture of positivity, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.

For further information or to apply:Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume and quote position number CAN-AB-CAL-0300-22. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.