Human Resources Business Partner

Sturgeon County is recruiting for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner who can effectively embed themselves within specified departments as their primary point of contact for all HR matters. This portfolio currently provides HR support to Fleet and Facility Services, Transportation and Engineering Services, and Utility and Waste Management Services; highly operational, trades focused areas that include mechanics, technicians, equipment operators, maintenance staff, and other front line roles, as well as the professional and administrative employees who support these functions

The HRBP will provide guidance and support across a full range of human resource functions, including coaching, consultation, recruitment and selection, disability management, modified work, performance evaluations, and training and development. This role builds strong, trusted relationships with its client groups and maintains a deep understanding of their day-to-day operational realities, challenges, and successes to deliver practical, informed HR expertise to employees and supervisors.

This is a permanent hybrid position.

Provides HR advice and expertise on matters impacting the specific client group within the municipality.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with the client groups and maintains an ongoing understanding of their unique challenges and successes to provide effective expertise and coaching to employees and supervisors regarding employee relations, HR legislation, and HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
As requested, attends client group meetings and provide agenda items and/or advise on items.
Assists management with developing effective and aligned departmental structures, including any reorganization initiatives and assists with the creation and review of job descriptions to ensure effective and clear job design.
Conducts compensation reviews within the client group addressing any market competitive issues within the compensation structures, or making recommendations on any trends or observations as appropriate.
Assists client group managers with the annual salary increases process.
Responds to requests for comparative compensation and benefits information from other municipalities.
Researches and analyzes salary/wage and benefit information offered by the competition and prepares recommendations where necessary to ensure consistent compensation practices apply within the municipality.
Manages the Short- and Long-term disability claims/leave of absences in conjunction with the Pension & Benefits Coordinator and benefit carriers.
Works with department representatives to develop work accommodations for employees requiring modified work and strategize suitable options for temporary coverage.
Provides assistance when required to employees in relation to the Employee Assistance Program.

Works collaboratively with the hiring managers to initiate requisitions, applicant screening, candidate shortlisting, and interview logistics and preparation.
Attends interviews with hiring managers for all permanent positions, and temporary roles as needed.
Manages and arranges the pre-employment testing process, checks candidate references, and advises on hiring recommendations to the hiring manager, including advising on and/or negotiating the employment offer, preparing the employment offer to be sent to the successful candidate, and provides guidance for initial onboarding.
In collaboration with the HR team, develops, maintains, coordinates and facilitates an effective and efficient onboarding and orientation process for new and promoted employees ensuring all pertinent information is received in an engaging and welcoming format.
Conducts six-week orientation reviews with new hires.
Provides advice and expertise to managers and supervisors regarding ongoing performance management, including annual performance reviews, and progressive discipline.
Facilitates the annual performance review process for the HRBP’s client group.
Proactively consults with managers and legal counsel on all…