Human Resources Business Partner

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate _Great People_ who inspire meaningful connections while _Leading the Way to Better Living_.

We are searching for a **Human Resources Business Partner **to join our HR team based in the Colchester/Cumberland region.

**Meaningful Benefits**

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

**About the Opportunity**
- Serve as a strategic partner for business leaders, providing consultation, coaching and guidance on HR initiatives
- Provide confidential operational and tactical advice, counsel and support leaders in all functional areas including employee and labour relations, performance and development, employee engagement and retention, recruitment, workforce planning, attendance, abilities and performance management
- Develop relationships with front line Managers to foster ongoing and open conversation and trust, serve as leadership coach and confidant, providing necessary counsel and feedback necessary to increase leadership capacity
- Support foreign worker program initiatives, abilities management and leave of absence administration
- Support collective bargaining process; facilitate post-bargaining rollout and training initiatives
- Participate in the review, revision, introduction and implementation of new or updated HR policies, programs, guidelines and processes. Provide guidance on, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures and processes
- Investigate and manage complex employee and labour issues including but not limited to internal investigations, performance and attendance management, and progressive discipline to ensure the health of the organization and to support relationships between front line employees and management teams

**About You**

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

- Undergraduate degree with a concentration in a Human Resource discipline or equivalent obtained through training and experience
- Minimum of five (5) years experience dealing with complex HR issues in a unionized environment
- Working knowledge of Nova Scotia employment, labour and Human Rights legislation and other multiple human resource disciplines including, employee and labour relations, diversity & inclusion, performance management, compensation practices, and organizational development
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and establish effective working relationships with others throughout the organization
- Strong inter-personal, oral and written communication skills
- High degree of professionalism and confidentiality at all times when dealing with sensitive issues
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

**About Us**

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
- Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimi