Laa-24 -35 - Human Resources Business Partner

Legal Aid Alberta is seeking to fill a full time, Human resources Business Partner (HRBP) in our downtown Edmonton office. This position will appeal to an individual with a broad range of experience in core HR disciplines such as employee relations, labour relations, recruitment & selection, work force planning and organizational effectiveness, performance management, attendance and disability management, health and safety, policy development and interpretation, employee and leadership development, and employee engagement.

Who We Are
As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.

Who You Are
Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have a positive “can-do” attitude with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence positive change. You have excellent coaching and communication skills especially in tough situations and are driven by an action oriented mindset. You are computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, some of the key responsibilities include:
Client Service
- Provide day-to-day consultation, guidance, and support on a variety of employee relation issues
- Analyze key metrics, dashboards, and other reports to determine organizational trends, patterns and talent information that is critical to supporting effective business decision-making.
- Identifying opportunities and working collaboratively with leaders and employees to implement action plans to improve workplace effectiveness and enhance employee engagement.
- Providing proactive performance coaching and guidance to leaders and employees to resolve or diffuse interpersonal conflicts and/or improve the effectiveness of working relationships amongst employee groups.
- Participate in the job evaluation process to recommend and determine salary ranges for newly created positions.
- Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with AUPE to foster open communication and resolution of any disputes or grievances that may arise.

Recruitment & Selection

Performance Management Planning
- Providing guidance and support to leaders with the annual performance planning/management cycle within assigned client areas.
- Advising leaders with developing and carrying out action plans to address growth and developmental opportunities and performance deficiencies or challenges.
- Providing consultative advice and guidance in identifying high potential employees and developing suitable career paths and employee development and succession plans.

Employee & Leadership Development
- Identifying, in partnership with management team, the development opportunities for leaders and staff within assigned client group
- Determining the appropriate approach/response to address developmental opportunities
- Assist senior management in developing and facilitating in-house training programs.

Policy Development/Research
- Participating and/or leading research, development, and implementation of new or revised Human Resources policies for LAA.
- Maintaining awareness of industry trends and best practices through ongoing professional development.
- Identifying and recommending changes to LAA’s policies, programs, or procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and/or achieve business objectives.

Projects and Initiatives
- Leading and/or participating in projects, initiatives or committees based on organizational requirements, skill/expertise, interest, and capacity/availability.
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**:

- 3 - 5 years working experience in Human Resources with at least one (1) year as an HR generalist or business partner.
- Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Business, Management, Human Resources or equivalency.
- CPHR Designation is an asset
- Previous experience in providing Human Resource services in a unionized work environment is an asset.
- Previous experience in a professional services environment.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Applied knowledge of progressive HR management practices, principles, legislation, standards and regulations.
- Understanding of strategic HR partnership in driving business results and teaching leaders how to effectively partner with HR.
- Knowledge of relevant HR policies, procedures and best practices, strategic planning and project management.
- Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Wor