Strategic HR Business Partner – Public Sector

Nova Scotia; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Commission in Halifax is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for a hiring pool that supports permanent, term and casual opportunities. The role emphasizes coaching, consulting, and partnering with managers and employees in a complex unionized public service.

The group focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, and policy interpretation, with a broad network of HR professionals providing expert support.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and consulting in human resources for diverse client groups.
• Post-secondary education in human resources with progressive HRBP experience.
• Experience in complex unionized environments and interpreting collective agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, advice, and support on equity, diversity and inclusion; performance, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain strong client partnerships across departments in a unionized environment.

Skills

HR coaching

Client relations

Unionized environment

Policy interpretation

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Public Service Commission in Halifax is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for a hiring pool that supports permanent, term and casual opportunities. The role emphasizes coaching, consulting, and partnering with managers and employees in a complex unionized public service.

The group focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning, and policy interpretation, with a broad network of HR professionals providing expert support.