Human Resources Business Partner

Looking to join a team of driven, collaborative, and positive professionals, grow your career, and contribute meaningfully to your community? Sounds like this opportunity might be the perfect fit At Gulf & Fraser, we strive to create a future where everyone in our communities can achieve financial wellness. For over 80 years, Gulf & Fraser has invested in what we value most: our members, partners, employees, and our communities. We are proud to serve our members across BC by offering reliable advice, a welcoming environment, and a full range of personal and business banking, investment, and insurance solutions. We help our members find the best options to fulfill their financial potential. We believe in the power of progressive thinking and positive action to take incredible steps forward in every aspect of life.

**What this role is all about**:
We are looking for a passionate and results-oriented Human Resources professional to join our dynamic and energetic HR team as **Human Resources Business Partner**. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, this is a key position that partners with all areas of the business to ensure all people matters are handled proactively and efficiently. This individual is the face of HR to the credit union’s branch network and the first point of contact for all related matters. The incumbent also collaborates effectively with the HR team members and other departments to ensure our people, practices and culture are strategically aligned with our business goals to ensure our ultimate goal of providing a positive experience to all credit union members.

This is a temporary position which will last up to 18 months.

**What you’ll do**:

- Develops strategies to align organizational culture and employee engagement to Gulf & Fraser brand promise and service delivery model; ensures that HR strategies and tactical plans are aligned with Gulf & Fraser’s strategy and business plan.
- Contributes to organizational design, operational workforce planning and change management processes to ensure that G&F is appropriately structured and staffed to meet business needs. Partners with management to provide direction, assistance and consistency to the recruitment and selection process.
- Fosters a positive and engaging work environment through consistent administration of company policies and collective agreement; coaches and guides management by advising in relevant legislation and regulations, labour relations and employment standards.
- Partners with the Manager, Employee Relations to foster and maintain positive and proactive relationships with union leaders to ensure ongoing good communication and process practices. Maintains thorough knowledge and familiarity with Labour Relations standards and practices and all Collective Agreements.
- Conducts thorough investigations in response to complaints or grievances. Leads and/or guides the performance management and disciplinary processes.
- Partners with management, employees and external benefits providers to ensure disability case files are appropriately managed; coordinates the return to work process with all parties.
- Advises and supports administration of total rewards programs; ensures internal equity and consistency with salary administration.
- Leads HR projects as directed; collaborates with HR team member and partner departments on a variety of strategic projects.

**A little about your qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources
- 4-6 years’ related and progressive generalist experience in Human Resources
- Strong relationship management abilities
- Strong communication and organization
- Labour relations experience is a strong asset
- CPHR accreditation is an asset
- Valid BC Driver’s License and vehicle access
- Related experience in a credit union or other financial institution is an asset

**What you’ll gain**:

- Competitive base salary
- Solid employee benefits plan, paid for by Gulf & Fraser
- Flexible, hybrid work environment #LI-hybrid
- Annual time off to recharge - vacation starting at 3 weeks and 12 personal days
- Professional development - we’re truly committed to our team’s growth through in-house training, personal coaching, leadership development programs, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, professional dues coverage, and conference participation
- Connect and feel recognized through social events, Employee Recognition Night, and an employee recognition program that translates into real rewards

**Who we are**:
**_ Power your possible_**_TM_**_._** At Gulf & Fraser, growth and development is an important facet of your experience and we encourage everyone to progress and contribute in a meaningful way. Here, you can develop and further your career alongside a team of passionate, empowered and engaged professionals who recognize the power of collaboration, innovation, recognition, and driving their own success. For us, the vision of ‘Power your possible_TM_ extends to our t