HR Business Partner

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Crown Agency**:Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:26-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
We believe that art is a vital link to health and wellness, enhancing quality of life. Connecting people with art allows them to engage creatively, it can reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging. The Gallery offers, in its many diverse iterations, opportunities for the expression of many perspectives, stories, and lived experiences. We invite collective engagement, interaction, and dialogue; examination, reflection, and the disentanglement of historical and contemporary narratives. Through our work, the AGNS challenges individuals to take risks, re-imagine, and make changes for a more equitable and just world.

Please note, due to legislative changes, as of January 1, 2023, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) employees are no longer Civil Servants and are instead direct employees of the AGNS.

**About Our Opportunity**:
As the Human Resources Business Partner with the AGNS, you will play a key role in supporting the Leadership Team and employees on all HR matters. You will develop and tailor HR strategies, programs, policies and guidelines to support the achievement of business objectives, while supporting the day-to-day operations of the AGNS.

More specifically, in this role you will:

- Manage the day-to-day human resources functions, including but not limited to policy and program development, labour relations, recruitment, and performance management.
- Address employee concerns and complaints in a timely and confidential manner, escalating issues as needed.
- Collect and evaluate data to solve complex challenges, identify trends, and recommend effective HR strategies.
- Provide HR policy, legislation and collective agreement guidance and interpretation.
- Coordinate the organizational Occupational Health and Safety program.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR files, ensuring file integrity and confidentiality.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
In addition to the above, the following will be key for success in this role:

- Proven experience within a complex unionized workplace and interpreting collective agreements and related legislation.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines such as performance management, recruitment, conflict resolution, employee relations, etc.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality when working with sensitive information.The following will be considered an asset:

- Experience in policy development.
- Experience with organizational OH&S programs.

Leadership competencies required at this level of work are: Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Outcome Focus, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency. We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
**LEADS**:
Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Additional Information**:
**What We Offer**:

- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules

**Pay Grade**: EC 11

**Salary Range**: $3,238.10 - $4,047.67 Bi-Weekly

  • HR Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada People Stuff Full time

    People Stuff is a growing HR Services boutique firm located in Halifax, NS and St. John's, NL. We are looking for a **HR Business Partner** to join our team. We take a different approach in providing HR services. We work directly with our clients as partners, and we help improve engagement in a real and measurable way. We help accelerate businesses through...

  • HR Business Partner

    5 days ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada People Stuff Full time

    People Stuff is a growing HR Services boutique firm located in Halifax, NS and St. John's, NL. We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our team. We take a different approach in providing HR services. We work directly with our clients as partners, and we help improve engagement in a real and measurable way. We help accelerate businesses through their...

  • 23013 - HR Business Partner

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) Full time

    Reporting to the Director, Business Partnerships & Workplace Health & Safety, the **HR Business Partner** coaches, influences and supports business leaders to effectively deliver their people plans. As a trusted advisor, the HR Business Partner collaborates with other HR specialist functions to provide stakeholders a consultancy service that delivers best...

  • HR Business Partner

    5 days ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    Crown Agency:Art Gallery of Nova ScotiaLocation:HALIFAXType of Employment:TermUnion Status:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date:26-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About Us:We believe that art is a vital link to health and wellness, enhancing quality of life. Connecting people with art allows them to engage creatively, it...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada MUFG Investor Services Full time

    Company Description Experience something Brilliantly Different with a career at MUFG Investor Services. Who are we? In a nutshell, MUFG Investor Services is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and we partner with over 480 loyal global investment firms to provide them with administration, asset services, banking and fund financing. We’re in 14...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada PROVINCIAL AEROSPACE LTD Full time

    **Inspired by Challenge. Opportunity with Reward. Committed to Community.** **PAL** covers all three. Headquartered in St. John’s, NL, our company spans across the globe with operations in Canada, Curacao, Trinidad & Tobago and the United Arab Emirates. If you were to measure the cool factor of working at PAL, you might be surprised - as one of the best...

  • HR Business Partner

    1 week ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Service Commission **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Term **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:21-Jul-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **About Us**: The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia Public...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Eastlink Full time

    Who We Are Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces,...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada High Liner Foods Full time

    **HR Business Partner** **About High Liner** **Foods** High Liner Foods was founded in **1899** in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company. Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations. As a category leader in Seafood, High Liner Foods has a strong footprint across Canada and the U.S. with close to $1 billion in...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    5 days ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada PROVINCIAL AEROSPACE LTD Full time

    Inspired by Challenge. Opportunity with Reward. Committed to Community.PAL covers all three. Headquartered in St. John's, NL, our company spans across the globe with operations in Canada, Curacao, Trinidad & Tobago and the United Arab Emirates.If you were to measure the cool factor of working at PAL, you might be surprised - as one of the best kept secrets...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    5 days ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Eastlink Full time

    Who We AreEastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency Full time

    **Human Resources Business Partner** **Corporate Services** **Location: Halifax** **Type of Employment: Full-time, Term up to 2 years** **Union Status: Excluded (Non-union)** **Competition #: COR 24021** **Closing Date: February 28, 2024** **About Us** Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the...

  • People & Culture Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Gallagher Full time

    About Us: Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a...

  • 23044 - HR Coordinator - Business Partnerships &

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) Full time

    Reporting to the Manager, Workplace Health and Safety, the **HR Coordinator** is responsible for providing support to the Workplace Health & Safety team and HR Business Partners. The HR Coordinator maintains accurate records related to sick leaves, WCB claims, the NSLC's Attendance Support Program and labour relations matters. They also liaise directly with...

  • 23044 - HR Coordinator - Business Partnerships &

    5 days ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) Full time

    Reporting to the Manager, Workplace Health and Safety, the HR Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the Workplace Health & Safety team and HR Business Partners. The HR Coordinator maintains accurate records related to sick leaves, WCB claims, the NSLC's Attendance Support Program and labour relations matters.They also liaise directly with the...

  • HR Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Service Commission **Location**:HALIFAX **Type of Employment**:Permanent **Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG **Closing Date**:2/4/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **Designation Status**: This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Mi'kmaq and/or Indigenous Person and/or...

  • HR Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    About Us The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia Public Service supporting government departments, agencies, and employees as they deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We are committed to be the change for a more engaged and inclusive public service. Our work...

  • HR Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    About Us The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a modern client-centric human resources organization within the Nova Scotia Public Service supporting government departments, agencies, and employees as they deliver programs and services to Nova Scotians. We are committed to be the change for a more engaged and inclusive public service. Our work...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

    **Company**: IWK Health**: **Req ID**:176229 **Department/Program**:Labour Relations and HR Partnerships, People and Organization Development **Location**: Halifax **Type of Employment**:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 2 position(s) **Start Date**: ASAP **Union Status**: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit **Compensation**: $38.7875**: -...

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Canada IWK Health Centre Full time

    **Company**: IWK Health**: **Req ID**:162408 **Department/Program**:Labour Relations and HR Partnerships, People and Organization Development **Location**: Halifax **Type of Employment**:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) **Start Date**: ASAP **Union Status**: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit **Compensation**: $38.7875**: -...