Human Resources Business Partner

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Canada; Remote; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support management and staff in their unionized and non-unionized workplace. This strategic role involves building strong relationships and providing expertise in employee and labor relations, performance management, and organizational design. The successful applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in HR and a minimum of five years' experience in HR consulting in a unionized setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in HR consulting within a highly unionized environment.
• Knowledge of collective agreements, employment laws, and legislation.
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management and employees within unionized and non-unionized environment.
• Build strong relationships and provide consulting and coaching.
• Handle grievance procedures and performance management.

Skills

Communication

Relationnel

Organisation

Analyse

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online recruitment systems

SAP

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: #

Department/Program: Labour Relations and HR Partnerships, People and Organization Development

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (100% FTE)

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $40.9539 - $51.1923/hour

Closing Date: 18 June 2025 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

This is not a designated position, however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self-identify on your application.

About IWK Health

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talent, celebrate successes, and promote a collaborative environment in modern facilities or virtually from home.

We are committed to promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination. We acknowledge the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people and strive to eliminate barriers faced by diverse communities. We aim for our workforce to be representative of the communities we serve and welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations & HR Partnerships, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic, service-oriented role supporting management and employees within our unionized and non-unionized environment. The HRBP builds strong relationships, provides consulting, coaching, and supports areas such as employee and labour relations, performance management, collective agreements, grievance handling, investigations, workforce planning, and organizational design.

Hours of Work

7.5-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. This is a remote position with flexibility required to meet with clients on-site as needed.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in HR consulting within a highly unionized environment
• Knowledge of collective agreements, employment laws, and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, online recruitment systems, and SAP
• Knowledge of healthcare issues and HR trends
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and work in a dynamic environment

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We only contact applicants selected for interviews. Applicants requiring accommodations are encouraged to discuss their needs during the assessment process.

This is a Management/Non-Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees. Successful applicants should clarify their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements prior to accepting employment. Employment is conditional upon background checks and credential verification.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to be flagged as an internal applicant.