Director of Strategic Business Partner Services

4 weeks ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

About the Role

The Director of Organization Effectiveness and People Services will provide operational and strategic leadership to SFU's Strategic Business Partner Services team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional and consistent HR services and solutions to all university business units.

The Director will cultivate strong partnerships with academic and administrative units, providing expert guidance on HR policies, programs, and services to support organizational effectiveness.

The Director will lead the Strategic Business Partner Services team to develop and implement strategies, programs and initiatives to enhance HR service delivery and foster collaborative relationships with university departments.

They will provide professional advice on complex HR issues, and will be the first point of contact for all People, Equity & Inclusion services, aligning the best expertise to address emerging human resource issues.

The Director will also identify and champion best practices in HR service delivery.

Qualifications

To augment their experience in a large, diverse and complex unionized environment, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A professional HR designation (CPHR) is an asset.

The candidate should have proven experience in a leadership position within a large, diverse, and complex unionized environment.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

  • 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year)
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
  • Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
  • On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members
  • Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds

Additional Information

Simon Fraser University is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.



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