Human Resources Business Partner

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for two temporary full-time (up to 6 months and up to12 months) positions of Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in the Employee Relations division of Human Resources. Should this temporary position become permanent through the business planning process, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position without a further job competition process, provided the incumbent has met the required performance expectations for the position.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, the HRBP will proactively address the complex needs of their assigned Business Unit client(s) while ensuring alignment with the Municipality’s values and organizational goals. The HRBP is a member of the Employee Relations team, which is responsible for delivering sound, effective human resources services to their clients in conjunction with the subject matter experts in the other divisions within the HR team.

In addition to supporting the client with aligning their budget and business plans with HR Strategy, the HRBP will play a pivotal role in delivering meaningful, people-centered HR solutions including performance management, succession planning, change management, attendance support, duty to accommodate, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide operational and strategic advice and consultation to leaders in all areas of HR to help facilitate positive employee relations, a respectful working environment, build morale, employee engagement, and support workforce retention.

Collaborate with senior leaders to define, implement, and execute HR strategies that align with business objectives while building trusted relationships across all levels.

Develop a thorough knowledge of assigned business unit(s) and ensure HR programs contribute to their operations and objectives and are integrated with their business plans.

Provide HR policy guidance, interpretation, and contribute to the review, revision, introduction and implementation of new or updated Human Resource policies, guidelines and processes to clients.

Collaborate with subject matter experts within various divisions in Human Resources, such as Employee Relations, Talent Development, Total Rewards and Employee Wellbeing, to ensure alignment with business needs.

Leverage data and analytics to drive process improvements and inform decision making.

Facilitate and support leaders in conducting thorough and objective investigations, ensuring procedural fairness, efficiency, and minimizing bias.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of legislative requirements related to day-to-day HR business processes, management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Provide guidance to leaders on employee relations concerns (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, conflict resolution, attendance management, performance management, disciplinary actions, etc.)

Support and when required, lead absence management, accommodation, disability and return to work cases in conjunction with the Employee Wellbeing division and business unit leaders.

Enhance organizational effectiveness by supporting the development process of job descriptions, business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Demonstrate and promote a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion objectives.

Promote the Respectful Workplace Policy and encourage preventative approaches to Employees and Leaders.

Support business units in addressing conflict resolution challenges. Offers clarity and guidance to employees navigating the complaint process.

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