Human Resources Business Partner - Permanent, Full-Time

Foothills County; High River; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills County is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to provide practical HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and policy development.

The role reports to the Director of Corporate Services and partners with County leaders to deliver compliant, effective HR support, coaching, and program development. A CPHR designation and 5+ years of senior HR experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, or a similar discipline.
• A CPHR or equivalent designation is required.
• Minimum of five years of progressive senior-level HR experience including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compensation and benefits administration.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence and a satisfactory criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead and support recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
• Advise senior leadership and County leaders on HR policy, governance, and compliance.
• Manage employee relations, investigations, and policy development.
• Coordinate payroll/benefits administration knowledge as an asset.

Skills

Integrity & ethics

Communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM or related

CPHR designation

Tools

HRIS platforms

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner - Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date & Time

September 30, 2026 - 4:30pm

Status

Accepting applications

Organization

Foothills County

It is an exciting time to join Foothills County and our Human Resources team. We are looking to add an experienced, senior-level Human Resources Business Partner.Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will provide practical HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle including employee relations, recruitment, disability management, performance, training, and policy development and implementation. The HRBP fosters strong relationships and understands operational needs to deliver responsive, compliant, and effective HR support to County leaders and staff.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in human resource management, business administration, or a similar discipline.
• A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) or equivalent designation is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive, senior-level human resources experience, including providing professional consultation, guidance, and coaching in recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, employee development, job evaluation administration, job description development, and compensation and benefits administration.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence with a driving abstract that meets County requirements.
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
• Experience working with and advising senior leadership.
• Demonstrates effective coaching skills.
• Experience developing human resources related policies and procedures and developing human resources related programs.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System and HRIS platforms.
• Understanding of payroll and benefits administration is an asset.
• Experience in a municipal or public sector environment is an asset.
• Experience with employee investigations and employee relations; workplace investigations training or certification is an asset.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrates integrity, humility, and ethical behavior in both actions and decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, manage competing demands, and deal with uncertainty, delays, and unforeseen events.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to engage, inspire, and build effective working relationships and collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex HR issues.
• Proven conflict resolution and mediation skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations diplomatically.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Alberta Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Act, WCB, FOIP, and PIPEDA regulations.

PLEASE NOTE: The application review process will be ongoing and the position will remain open until filled.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those under consideration.