Human Resources Business Partner

Altis; West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,440 - 133,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative HR team

Mentoring and guidance

Exposure to unionized public sector

Hybrid work model

Meaningful HR work

Job summary

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a values-driven organization in the Broader Public Sector to recruit a Human Resources Business Partner for a 3-month contract. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, delivering strategic insight and hands-on HR support in a collaborative team of five HR Business Partners.

You will navigate employee relations matters, support respectful workplaces, and contribute to solutions that positively

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR advisory or business partner responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience working in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, and policy interpretation.
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• CPRH designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset (if applicable).
• Experience working with or supporting First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, collective agreements, and HR policies.
• Lead workplace investigations, manage employee complaints, and support conflict resolution processes.
• Advise leaders on the interpretation and application of collective agreements and employment legislation.
• Coach managers on performance management, attendance issues, and respectful workplace practices.
• Oversee return-to-work, attendance management, and accommodation processes in collaboration with internal partners.
• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CPHR designation or progress toward certification

Job description

Language: English, fluent written and verbal communication required

Duration: 3-month contract - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm.

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is proud to partner with a values-driven organization within the Broader Public Sector to support the recruitment of a Human Resources Business Partner for a 3-month contract. Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, this role joins a collaborative team of five HR Business Partners, each supporting their own client portfolio.

In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, delivering both strategic insight and hands‑on HR support. Working within a purpose‑led and inclusive environment, you’ll help navigate complex employee relations matters, support respectful workplaces, and contribute to solutions that positively impact people and culture. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise to an organization that values partnership, accountability, and community impact.

What’s in it for You

• Join a collaborative, mission-driven HR team that values inclusion, respect, and shared success
• Work alongside experienced HR professionals who support and mentor one another
• Gain exposure within a complex, unionized public sector environment
• Enjoy a balanced hybrid work model and predictable Monday to Friday schedule
• Contribute to meaningful HR work that supports engaged and healthy workplaces

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll provide practical guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, collective agreements, and HR policies
• In this role, you’ll lead workplace investigations, manage employee complaints, and support conflict resolution processes
• You’ll advise leaders on the interpretation and application of collective agreements and employment legislation
• You’ll coach managers on performance management, attendance issues, and respectful workplace practices
• You’ll oversee return‑to‑work, attendance management, and accommodation processes in collaboration with internal partners
• You’ll partner with leaders and HR colleagues to support recruitment, onboarding, and engagement initiatives

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR advisory or business partner responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience working in both unionized and non-unionized environments
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, and policy interpretation
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across all organizational levels
• CPHR designation or progress toward certification is considered an asset
• Experience working with or supporting First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities is a strong asset

Why Partner with Altis

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