Strategic HR Partner for Higher Ed Leadership

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta Careers in Edmonton seeks an HR Service Partner hybrid role, blending remote and in-person work at North Campus. You will act as a strategic partner to university leadership, delivering expert HR solutions across faculties and service units.

You will advise deans and senior leaders, collaborate with Shared Services and COEs, and apply a consultative mindset to support job design, talent acquisition, performance development, learning, and disability management.

Qualifications

• Expertise in employee and labour relations and collective agreements.
• Experience advising senior university leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, talent management, and development.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support deans and senior leaders on HR matters.
• Collaborate with Shared Services and COEs to deliver HR solutions.
• Lead strategic HR initiatives across faculties and service units.
• Provide guidance on job design, acquisition, performance and disability management.

Skills

Strategic HR partnering

Labour relations

Talent management

Organizational development

HR policy guidance

Job description

University of Alberta Careers in Edmonton seeks an HR Service Partner hybrid role, blending remote and in-person work at North Campus. You will act as a strategic partner to university leadership, delivering expert HR solutions across faculties and service units.

You will advise deans and senior leaders, collaborate with Shared Services and COEs, and apply a consultative mindset to support job design, talent acquisition, performance development, learning, and disability management.