HR Business Partner

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 72262
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (1 year)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 26, 2025
Classification: Human Relations 2

**Salary**: $2,752.87 to $3,775.07 bi-weekly ($71,849 to $ 98,529/year)

The Public Service Commission (PSC) ensures Alberta has a professional, non-partisan and diverse public service that proudly serves Albertans. The expertise and talent that PSC staff bring to their work is critical to our overall success, as our Ministry is responsible for delivering to the Government of Alberta HR services in all HR functional areas, internal communications, and employee engagement.

This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for temporary and permanent Human Resource Business Partner (Human Relations 2) positions.

**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you an experienced Human Resources professional looking to take the next step in your career? If you're ready to leverage your expertise to deliver strategic HR support across the Alberta Public Service, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity within the Client Service Delivery Division. Join us in shaping impactful people strategies and driving meaningful results for our clients.

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, you will focus on supporting implementation and maintenance of workforce initiatives, people management, job design, and organizational structure reviews. As the Human Resource Business Partner for an assigned client portfolio, you will use your expertise to support a diverse group of clients.

Effectiveness in this role will be rooted in your ability to manage complex employee relations issues with professionalism. You bring a solid foundation in performance management and collective agreement interpretation. Additionally, you’ll provide consultation in talent acquisition, job evaluation, organizational design, HR analytics, and broader organizational effectiveness.

Your strong analytical thinking, sound decision-making and proven project management skills, will be key in achieving high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment. This role also requires the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strategic focus. Exceptional interpersonal and consultative skills will help you build trust and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to connect clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization. With a demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships with leaders, HR partners, and union representatives, you’ll navigate shifting demands with adaptability and strong organizational skills.

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**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

**Systems Thinking** - Solid understanding of how HR scenarios might impact other employment systems and/or create precedent for the department or broader Government of Alberta. Also, integrating many diverse considerations when formulating options for resolving issues related to the employment relationship.

**Creative Problem Solving** - Ability to initiate and develop solutions to address client workforce needs. Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Constantly looks for new ways to improve results and activities.

**Agility**- Monitor organizational priorities and proactively shift focus as appropriate to achieve intended outcomes. Ability to initiate shifts in priorities for working group and monitor progress.

**Drive for Results** - Providing courageous and options for leadership to consider when dealing with concerns related to the employment relationship.

**Develop Networks** - Builds collaborative relationships to ensure diverse perspectives are represented in decision-making. Consistently connects with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders and ensures their needs are represented.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Qualifications**:
A post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area. A minimum of two years of directly related human resources experience.

**Related experience may include**:

- Providing strategic or operational HR support to leaders or client groups.
- Supporting or leading employee and labour relations matters such as investigations, discipline, or performance management.
- Delivering HR services in areas such as job evaluation, organizational design, workforce planning, or talent acquisition.
- Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to implement HR initiatives or resolve complex workplace issues.