Human Resources Business Partner - People Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Yarmouth; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner for the Western Zone People Services. You will provide strategic HR leadership, coach managers, and partner across unions to deliver innovative HR solutions.

The role includes workforce planning, policy interpretation, and handling complex employee relations. A CHRP is preferred and a post-secondary HR degree is required. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of post-secondary degree/program in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR within a complex unionized environment.
• Knowledge of labour trends, legislation and health sector context.
• Experience interpreting collective agreements and policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership and consultation to senior leaders and managers.
• Coach and guide managers on performance, discipline, and workforce planning.
• Manage grievances, layoffs and terminations, and investigations.
• Develop, interpret and implement HR policies and programs.
• Partner with legal and HR teams to address issues and initiatives.
• Lead special projects and support organizational leadership development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Mediation

Conflict resolution

French language

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources

CHRP certification preferred

Job description

Req ID: 228518
Location: WesternZone,Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: PS HRC WZ
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 2-Nov-26

Human Resources Business Partner - People Services

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Western Zone People Services Director and working closely with the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and western zone Employee and Labour Relations manager the HRBP provides strategic human resources leadership and consultation to an assigned group of senior leaders and managers within their respective zone.
They are a problem solver, change agent and business partner who is accountable to research and deliver innovative human resources solutions that are aligned with the client’s business objectives and consistent with relevant policies, collective agreement language, legislation and the vision, mission, values and culture of NSH. Collaborating with various partners on the People Services team is integral to the support of the human resources service delivery model.
The HRBP builds strong relationships within the assigned client groups, works collaboratively and leverages relationship with subject matter experts across the zone and NSH and is committed to understanding the business and needs of clients.
They make recommendations for action plans to address issues that effectively use and integrate the services provided by People Services in order to support and enhance client team functioning.
The HRBP is able to provide appropriate coaching, support and guidance to managers to assist them in the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of their programs and services. This includes but is not limited to: managing employee performance; supporting team functioning; discipline; grievances; workforce planning; layoffs and terminations; investigations; policy development, interpretation and implementation; leadership development and special projects that support a business area or client. Consultation with external legal services (Health Association Nova Scotia – HANS) may be required on particular issues or initiatives.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of post-secondary degree/program in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing human resource services within a complex unionized environment with multiple unions and/or collective agreements.
• Knowledge of all aspects of human resources, preferably within the health sector
• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of labour trends and legislation
• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution
• Experience interpreting collective agreements and policies
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships
• High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent consultative, influencing and coaching skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 6 months
• Travel to other sites may be required
• This position offers a hybrid/work from home model

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: NU05
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276
Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.