Human Resources Business Partner

Join to apply for the Human Resources Business Partner role at IWK Health Company: IWK Health Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit Compensation: $40.9539 - $51.1923 /hour Closing Date: 11 November 2025 About the Role Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations & HR Partnerships, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a problem solver, change agent, and service-oriented business partner who coaches, consults, and supports all levels of management, including Managers, Directors, Senior Leadership, and employees within our complex unionized and non-unionized environment. The HRBP has both an internal and external focus and must always be aware of the broader implications in the provincial health system of all decisions. Key areas of focus for this position include strategic consulting, coaching and advising leaders on employee and labour relations, performance management, performance development, progressive discipline, interpretation and application of the collective agreements and employment legislation, grievance and arbitration handling, administrative and respectful workplace investigations, technological changes, attendance management, collective bargaining, essential services planning, workforce planning, organizational design and succession planning. Hours of Work 7.5-hour shifts; Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Hybrid position with flexibility required to meet with clients on site as needed) Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Human Resources or bachelor’s degree and a Certificate in Human Resources Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources consulting role within a highly unionized environment with multiple unions and/or collective agreements required; experience in a variety of human resource functional areas in a unionized environment will be considered; health care or government environment strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements, employment guides, and relevant legislation, Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP), and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication skills (verbal and written), and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated consultative, influencing, and coaching skills. Effective work practice – accountable, dependable, flexible, persevering, and results-oriented. Effective research and analytical thinking skills. Effective facilitation and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint), MS Internet Explorer, online recruitment systems, and SAP. Knowledge of health care issues and Human Resources trends. Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization, research, analytical, and time management skills. Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Able to work in a busy environment with frequently changing priorities. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr