Human Resources, Subject Matter Expert - Enterprise Commons

Edmonton Police Service; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A city law enforcement agency seeks a Human Resources Professional to lead HR initiatives and support project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in HR technologies. Responsibilities include advising on labor relations and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness. A commitment to continuous learning and flexibility in adapting to priorities is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of diverse, progressive HR experience.
• Experience in project management, development, and application implementation.
• Knowledge of attendance management and labour law.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on policies, collective agreements, and legislation.
• Collaborate with project team to support business decisions.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Education

Diploma or degree in business administration, commerce, human resources management

CPHR Designation

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications, including Smartsheet

Job description

This posting is for one (1) Temporary Full-Time position with Benefits ending on or before August 31, 2026.

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) requires one (1) Human Resources Professional with expertise in employee, payroll, and labour relations matters. This individual should be self-motivated, organized, and possess excellent strategic decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills. The Human Resources Professional will lead the development and implementation of HR technology solutions within the Enterprise Commons project, playing a critical role in providing HR & Payroll support and shaping HR strategy throughout the project development.

Responsibilities

1. Provide advice to the Enterprise Commons (EC) Project team on policies, collective agreements, legislation, and employment terms.
2. Collaborate with the EC Project team to offer guidance on HR & Payroll deliverables, investigating solutions and supporting business decisions.
3. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including supervisors and employees, to foster a positive employee/labour relations environment.
4. Develop and review deliverables such as business requirements, prototypes, process models, specifications, user guides, and training materials for EC systems and processes.
5. Support from an HR & Payroll perspective in reviewing EC project deliverables, including testing scripts, user guides, and providing user support and training.
6. Act as the EPS liaison to the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public Library, and external consultants.
7. Participate in HR projects to develop initiatives, programs, and resources aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
8. Identify gaps in processes and contribute to developing resolutions.
9. Create a product roadmap outlining HR solutions, timelines, and outcomes.
10. Organize and facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops.
11. Manage HR data effectively, ensuring security, privacy, governance, and quality.
12. Lead HR solution implementations, including planning, risk management, and change management.
13. Continuously evaluate and enhance HR strategies to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
14. Perform other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or degree in business administration, commerce, human resources management, Payroll Leadership Professional, or related discipline.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• CPHR Designation is an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of diverse, progressive HR experience.
• Experience in project management, development, and application implementation.
• Knowledge of attendance management, performance management, labour law, and organizational tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with HR and Payroll systems like PeopleSoft, SAP, Org Plus, and CARM is an asset.
• Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and supporting others' development.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications, including Smartsheet.

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Hours may vary under the variable hours of work program.

Salary Range: $99,565.01 - $124,454.34 annually, Salary Grade: PT2.