Human Resources Business Partner

Join Our Team!
Our Human Resources department is looking for a 5 month Temporary Full Time HR Business Partner!

The Work You Will Be Involved In:
The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner works collaboratively as part of an integrated business-facing HR team to deliver exceptional services and advice and effective people programs in support of business objectives. This includes providing proactive and strategic guidance and consultation to enhance and develop the workforce and drive engagement within the City of Saskatoon.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison coordinates between the project and HR to understand business priorities and assesses needs in staffing, organization design, performance management, change management, employee relations, new leader coaching, talent management and career development

Recommends HR solutions, drive initiatives, implement new processes or tools in support of business priorities, project operations and overall team engagement

Meets with project leaders and managers regularly to update on HR initiatives, discuss HR issues and collect feedback on team concerns

Diagnoses organizational challenges, develop solutions and partner with managers to implement action plans

Drives the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that align with the business priorities and goals of assigned client groups

Collaborates internally with other areas of HR to deploy services that are required to be executed in the areas of development & training, recruitment & onboarding, performance and compensation reviews. Provides support for escalated cases from HR Services

Collaborates with the Labor Relations team, provide field level support to leaders in the interpretation and implementation of collective agreements, employment legislation, labour relations developments and employment standards. Provide support as required in grievances, mediation, arbitration, and collective bargaining preparation and implementation

Coordinates initiatives that enhance work relationships and staff and retention

Partners with business leaders to support the communication and transition plan on change initiatives impacting the business

Works closely with management and employees to improve relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention

Provides general direction and guidance on workforce and succession planning as well as plan business unit restructuring

Develops and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees

Advocates and champions the HR operating model within the business. Proactively contributes to the transformation of the HR operating model, with the aim of creating an integrated HR function that is scalable, flexible, and efficient

Maintains awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview

Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with other HR teams in order to develop and enhance solutions, processes, and programs that address current problems and to avoid future ones using considerable judgement.

Provides authoritative technical, professional advice and recommendations to influence internal and external contacts

Assists in the measuring, validating, and testing of the effectiveness of metrics that are applied by the business to assess and drive productivity optimization

Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leaders in the business

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration or related field from a recognized University. Educational and experience equivalences may be considered

HR accreditation such as Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is preferred.

Seven to nine years' relevant and progressive experience providing guidance and services to leaders in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational development, organizational design and change management

Thorough knowledge of current philosophies and strategies used to enhance relationships between unions/employees and organizations

Experience working in a highly unionised…