Leader, Human Resources - People, Strategy, and Partnerships

City of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Calgary is seeking a Leader with People Strategy and Partnerships to provide strategic HR advice to a diverse set of business units.

You will lead a team of HR professionals, align HR strategy with the city’s business goals, and guide organizational development initiatives while supporting enterprise programs and governance.

Qualifications

• A degree with at least 8 years in-depth Human Resources generalist experience is required.
• A CPHR designation is considered an asset.
• Experience in leadership roles, unionized environments, or regulatory public service contexts is an asset.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic change leadership, people leadership, business acumen, problem-solving, organizational consulting, coaching, employee relations, and critical thinking are required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain effective client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advance client business objectives and HR priorities through strategic planning and HR programs.
• Lead and coach the HR team to align with corporate policies and governance.
• Consult on complex employee and labour relations issues across business units.
• Support development and performance of the HR team and leaders.
• Lead workplace investigations and restorations, including assessments and dispute resolution.

Skills

Strategic change leadership

People leadership

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Organizational consulting

Coaching

Employee relations

Critical thinking

Education

Degree (unspecified)

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Leader with People Strategy and Partnerships (PSP), you support a client-facing work area within Human Resources (HR) with a mandate to provide strategic human resources advice and consulting support on a broad range of organizational development and employee relations issues to a diverse group of business units. You will be an integral member of HR's leadership team and our client's senior leadership team. Your primary focus will ensure your clients' HR strategy aligns with The Corporation's business strategy. To deliver, you will lead a team of HR professionals to align and implement long-term human resource programs and advance strategic business agendas. Primary duties include:

• Advance client business objectives and corporate HR priorities through the development and execution of the HR Operational Plans, strategic planning, and identifying emerging trends and opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of divisional business plans, annual business strategies, and performance measures. Manage team resources and service level agreements to ensure agreed-upon activities are delivered.
• Identify emerging issues and determine how best to address, educate, or inform your team.
• Coach and mentor leaders and your HR team on the interpretation, application and impacts of corporate policies, collective agreements, applicable legislation, and leading HR practices.
• Lead and guide your HR team to consult on and resolve complex employee and labour relations issues while collaborating with subject matter experts and providing business context required for corporate programs in keeping with HR governance outcomes.
• Support the development and performance of the team.
• Lead and coach your HR team on workplace investigations and restorations, including workplace assessments, conflict coaching, alternative dispute resolution, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• A degree with at least 8 years in-depth Human Resources generalist experience is required.
• A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in a leadership role, unionized environment, and/or regulatory public service context are considered assets.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic change leadership, people leadership, business acumen, problem-solving, organizational consulting, coaching, employee relations, and critical thinking are required.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness when faced with multiple and emerging priorities, incomplete information, and changing situations.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with clients, key partners, and colleagues in HR is required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.