HR Business Partner

Role Responsibilities

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional looking to take the next step in your career? If you're ready to leverage your expertise to deliver strategic HR support across the Alberta Public Service, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity within the Client Service Delivery Division. Join us in shaping impactful people strategies and driving meaningful results for our clients.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, you will focus on supporting implementation and maintenance of workforce initiatives, people management, job design, and organizational structure reviews. As the Human Resource Business Partner for an assigned client portfolio, you will use your expertise to support a diverse group of clients. 

Effectiveness in this role will be rooted in your ability to manage complex employee relations issues with professionalism. You bring a solid foundation in performance management and collective agreement interpretation. Additionally, you’ll provide consultation in talent acquisition, job evaluation, organizational design, HR analytics, and broader organizational effectiveness.

Your strong analytical thinking, sound decision-making and proven project management skills, will be key in achieving high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment. This role also requires the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strategic focus. Exceptional interpersonal and consultative skills will help you build trust and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to connect clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization. With a demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships with leaders, HR partners, and union representatives, you’ll navigate shifting demands with adaptability and strong organizational skills.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Systems Thinking – Solid understanding of how HR scenarios might impact other employment systems and/or create precedent for the department or broader Government of Alberta. Also, integrating many diverse considerations when formulating options for resolving issues related to the employment relationship.

Creative Problem Solving – Ability to initiate and develop solutions to address client workforce needs. Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Constantly looks for new ways to improve results and activities.

Agility – Monitor organizational priorities and proactively shift focus as appropriate to achieve intended outcomes.  Ability to initiate shifts in priorities for working group and monitor progress.

Drive for Results – Providing courageous and options for leadership to consider when dealing with concerns related to the employment relationship.

Develop Networks – Builds collaborative relationships to ensure diverse perspectives are represented in decision-making. Consistently connects with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and ensures their needs are represented.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:  https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area.  A minimum of two years of directly related human resources experience.

Related experience may include:
•    Providing strategic or operational HR support to leaders or client groups.
•    Interpreting and applying HR policies, collective agreements, or employment legislation.
•    Supporting or leading employee and labour relations matters such as investigations, discipline, or performance management.
•    Delivering HR services in areas such as job evaluation, organizational design, workforce planning, or talent acquisition.
•    Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to implement HR initiatives or resolve complex workplace issues.

The following knowledge and experiences will be considered as assets:
•    Proven background in employee and labour relations within a unionized environment.
•    Experience delivering human resources support within a large private sector or government organization.
•    Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in supporting HR programs and initiatives aimed at improving organizational performance and effectiveness. This includes conducting needs assessments and analyzing HR data and metrics to inform decision-making.

Equivalencies will be accepted based on a related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of four years of directly related human resources experience; or a related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of five years of directly related human resources experience.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.