People & Culture Business Partner

Are you a passionate HR professional with a talent for navigating both day-to-day HR support and complex labour relations challenges? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and people are truly the greatest asset?

**Hawthorne Seniors Care Community**, a leading provider of compassionate, person-centered care, is seeking an experienced **People & Culture Business Partner**(P&C BP) to join our dedicated team. If you are ready to make an impact in a community-focused organization known for excellence, we want to hear from you

**Note**: _While the posted compensation is based on full-time employment, this role is part-time (0.6-0.8 FTE over 5 days/week); compensation will be prorated based on FTE._

**About the Role**:
As our **P&C BP**, you'll be a key strategic partner to our leadership team. We're looking for someone who can provide hands-on support and expert guidance across the entire employee lifecycle.

In this dynamic role, you will:

- **Lead HR Initiatives**: Provide timely and effective HR services, from performance management and workplace accommodations to health & safety and attendance promotion. You'll be the go-to expert for disciplinary matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- **Be a Trusted Advisor**: Offer expert advice on complex issues, including human rights, employment legislation, and labour relations.
- **Build a Stronger Team**: Partner with managers to drive initiatives focused on staff development, retention, and succession planning.
- **Collaborate with Key Partners**: Work closely with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) Labour Relations Consultant on grievance administration and collective agreement interpretation.
- **Drive Strategic Projects**: Support the implementation and administration of key projects, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and workplace health & safety.

**What You Bring**:

- A **university degree or diploma** in Human Resources plus **three (3) years of related experience**, preferably in a unionized environment.
- Demonstrated **understanding of relevant employment legislation**, including the BC Employment Standards Act, Canadian and BC Human Rights legislation, BC OHS, & BC Privacy legislation (PIPA and FIPPA).
- Experience with and knowledge of the **BC Health Care public sector Collective Agreements** (HEABC) is a strong asset, specifically FBA, CBA, and NBA.
- **Strong interpersonal and communication skills** with a positive, approachable, and collaborative attitude.
- **CPHR designation** (or in progress) is considered a strong asset.

**Why Hawthorne?**

At the heart of Hawthorne Seniors Care Community is a mission of comfort, connection, and a shared commitment to excellence, which enriches every life we touch, including our team members. We are a non-profit, charitable organization with deep roots in the Tri-Cities community.

We offer:

- Competitive compensation with generous benefits and 4 weeks vacation entitlement to start.
- Enrollment in BC's Municipal Pension Plan, one of Canada’s largest and most secure pension plans.
- _If you currently work for a Health Authority or another HEABC employer, all excluded benefits, vacation, experience, and Municipal Pension Plan will transfer and continue._
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team committed to making a real difference.
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

If you share our values and passion for compassionate care and community impact, we encourage you to apply.

Help us shape a brighter future for our community

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person