HR Business Partner

Job Information

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Job Requisition ID: 85427

Ministry: Elections Alberta

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: July 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Classification: Human Relations 2

Salary: $3,028.16 to $4,152.58 bi-weekly

About Us

Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislature. Elections Alberta is responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referendums. Our mission is to serve Albertans as an independent election management body committed to the administration of modern, transparent, and accessible democratic processes that ensure the integrity and enhance the value of Alberta’s electoral system. 

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for providing human resources support to Elections Alberta/Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO). This includes the hiring, commencement, and onboarding of all full time and wage employees in the Edmonton office, while also supporting the acquisition of up-to 20,000 election workers, as needed, during a provincial general electoral event. The HRBP is expected to provide a wide range of integrated human services to a varied group of employees, while working independently or with management to support the fulfillment of the OCEO’s goals.  The HRBP position is further responsible for supporting the attraction and retention of qualified and suitable employees, analyzing and classifying positions, providing support in the areas of employee relations and performance management, and for supporting management in the maintenance of HCM data in 1GX.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct recruitment and selection activities to support the attraction of qualified and suitable operational and electoral event workforces.This includes all administrative recruitment tasks such as the day-to-day duties required to source, screen, and onboard new hires such as screening resumes, tracking candidate pipelines, scheduling and conducting interviews, reference checks, sending offer letters, and coordinating onboarding paperwork.
• Assess and evaluate position descriptions for classification ensuring employees are compensated appropriately for their work responsibilities.
• Provide consultation and planning assistance to leaders regarding issues management and employee relations to help address workplace issues and ensure alignment with business plans and organizational values.
• Support performance management agreements and learning plans for the successful achievement of business and operational plans and assist staff in achieving their potential. 
• Maintain HCM data in 1GX SuccessFactors, including entering HR transactions on behalf of managers as Workplace Administrator (WPA) to update employee data. This includes updating work schedules, salary information, position information, and entering acting assignments, etc.
• Provides general HR support by maintaining employee records, processing HR paperwork, and answering routine policy and benefit inquiries.

Qualifications

A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize your relevant experience and expertise, pertinent strengths and skills, and your reasons for interest in the position. 

Education and Work Experience:

• Related university degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience which demonstrates competencies in human resource functions. Equivalencies may be considered.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Master and Subsidiary Agreements, human resource directives, Employment Standards Code, employee relations, staffing and recruitment practices and 1GX HCM functionality.
• Knowledge of the Government of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety program and related acts, regulations and code.
• Thorough knowledge of human resource functions including recruitment, retention, job evaluation, employee relations, and work force planning. 
• Holding or working towards a Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Client and results/solution focused.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish strong and effective working relationships with management, staff, and external groups.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and at an appropriate level with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational awareness, sensitivity, and change management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to others in the organization.
• Excellent skills in delivering and coordinating training and information sessions. 
• Ability to take direction, be agile and flexible, and manage competing priorities in a high tempo environment.
• Stress management skills for self and recommend strategies to employees facing stress or requiring coaching.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: 1st Choice Benefits Package and Health Spending Account 
• Pension: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Successful candidates may be eligible for our flexible work programs

Notes

This position is exempt from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (alberta.ca) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants may be required to undergo a skills assessment or test. Final Candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.