Human Resources Business Partner

Emera Inc; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emera Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to align HR initiatives with business goals within Nova Scotia Power's HR Operations team. This full-time role involves strategic partnership coaching business leaders and driving key HR initiatives. Candidates should have experience in HR roles, particularly in unionized settings, and a degree in a related field.

Benefits

Flexibility: One flexible remote workday.

Comprehensive benefits including virtual health services.

Opportunities for career advancement and education.

Community engagement and volunteer programs.

Competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an HR generalist, specialist, or recruitment role.
• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus.
• Certification as CPHR is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders.
• Lead the planning and delivery of key HR initiatives.
• Assist with employee issues and provide investigation support.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication & Influence

Facilitation Skills

Labour Relations Expertise

Education

Degree in Business, HR, or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: June 19, 2025

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for aligning HR initiatives with business goals? Do you excel in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? Nova Scotia Power is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our HR Operations team in a full-time role. Reporting to the Manager, HR Operations, you'll collaborate with employees and leaders to deliver value-added services that drive our business forward.

Key elements of this role include:

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Customer Focus: Exhibit a customer-centric mindset.
• Leadership Support: Coach, challenge, and support leaders at all levels to enhance their effectiveness.
• Policy Guidance: Offer interpretation and guidance on HR policies, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Employee Support: Assist with employee issues and provide investigation support as needed.
• HR Initiatives: Lead the planning, delivery, and facilitation of key HR initiatives.

These skills will make you successful:

• Education: Degree in Business, HR, or a related field with relevant experience.
• Experience: 5+ years in an HR generalist, specialist, or recruitment role; unionized experience is a plus.
• Certifications: CPHR (considered an asset).
• Critical Thinking: Analytical skills with a focus on collaboration and achieving 'win-win' outcomes.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Facilitation Skills: Ability to facilitate training sessions and meetings effectively.
• Labour Relations Expertise: Knowledge and experience in labor relations and workplace investigations.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. If your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by June 19, 2025 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team include:

• Flexibility: One flexible remote workday.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits, virtual health care services through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up, and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities for advancement, employee development, and sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments, mentoring, fundraising, volunteer programs, committees, employee resource groups, and scholarships.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefits plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and Top Diversity Employers. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those who are racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Candidates from these groups may self-identify through the online application. We support access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know if you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of Emera is driven by its people. Our recruitment policy ensures a fair and equitable process to attract, hire, and retain top talent, guided by our values. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants.