Business Partner, People

Business Partner, People & Culture (HRBP) The Opportunity Empower Excellence: Join Us as a Business Partner Driving Culture and Success Are you passionate about education and people’s success? Do you have the drive for building strong relationships and providing strategic HR support? If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity for you Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB. About Us Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger. Duties & Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, People & Culture, the Business Partner (HRBP) will play a key role in driving HR initiatives and providing strategic support to designated business units. The HRBP will act as a consultant to management on employee and labour relations related issues, serve as an employee champion and a change agent. The HRBP will proactively work to align business objectives, contributing to the achievement of the organization's goals through our most valuable resource – our people. We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can effectively handle a broad range of HR/LR functions. If you have a strong background in HR and a desire to contribute to the success of our organization, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. How you’ll make a difference: Develop a strong understanding of the needs of assigned organizational units to be able to provide consultative support and coaching on a variety of Human Resources issues. Support the implementation of effective employee lifecycle processes (workforce planning, organizational design, total rewards, recruitment, and performance management). Support leaders in the performance review process, including goal setting, feedback, and performance improvement plans. Encourage a culture of continuous feedback and development. Provide recommendations/solutions to leaders in the interpretation, application and preparation of documentation and other related correspondence to meet legal requirements (Employment Standards Act, PBCO/Ministerial orders; Human Rights) as well as comply with the College’s Collective Agreements and the Policies and Procedures. Interact with union representatives, prepare grievance hearing documentation, and provide recommendations on formal and informal solutions. Conduct workplace investigations including the development of high-quality reports and recommendations that are legally sound and inclusive of approaches to restore teams. Conduct full cycle recruitment, selection and onboarding of new hires; lead/participate in recruitment initiatives and career fairs. Tracking and reporting on recruitment and other related HR KPIs; proactively analyzing trends and providing suggestions for improvements. Align organizational strategy to operational execution in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Act within our values of Accountability, Respect and Empathy and promote those values in everything you do. Qualifications Completion of a university Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other relevant discipline. 5+ years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist/Advisor role, with at least 3 years as an HR business partner in a unionized environment or similar position. 2 years supporting recruitment and onboarding activities. Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset. A high level of integrity, confidentiality and accountability and demonstrated emotional intelligence with effective oral and written communications & presentation skills. Proven ability to apply and interpret a range of legislation, policies, and collective agreements and to assess stakeholder needs and diagnose underlying issues. Ability to identify and execute individual and team needs with respect to employee relations, assess training when needed. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key members of the college. Job classification experience is considered an asset. A combination of education, experience, and training deemed acceptable to the college may be considered. Compensation and Benefits What we offer We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience. Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account. Defined Benefit pension plan (LAPP) – one of the best in Canada. This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month (This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval). Professional training and development funding is provided annually. Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years. Paid sick days. We offer various perks and discounts to our employees: Relocation assistance for those who meet the criteria. Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition awards annually. Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our gym and recreational facility). Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning. Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore. Various other perks and discounts for cell phone plans, insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc. Additional Information This executive search is being conducted by Procom on behalf of Keyano College. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSTING PLATFORM. INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Shakil DharshiDirector of Permanent Placement SolutionsProcom ServicesEmail: shakild@procomservices.comWeb site: www.procom-services.com We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr