HR Business Partner

Department:
Employee Relations & Partnerships

Hours Per Week:
35

Compensation Range:
$86,966.88 - $108,708.60

Closing Date:
September 25, 2024

Note: Posting comes off at 12:00 AM on Closing Date, with competition closing at 11:59 pm day prior.

At the City of Leduc, our mission is People. Building. Community. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Teamwork, Service, Respect, and Leadership guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. If you would like to work as part of a progressive organization and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then this may be the opportunity for you.

Human Resources Business Partner

Permanent, full-time - 35 hours per week

$86,966.88 - $108,708.60 / annum

Come work with us

The City of Leduc is transforming its Employee Services department into one that delivers a ‘City of Leduc’ experience that inspires and empowers employees to thrive, celebrate and grow within our organization and strengthen our community.
- Are you an HR professional who embraces the future of work?
- Are you a strategic thinker who loves being part of a high-performing team?
- Do you have a passion for public service and making a positive difference?

What is the opportunity?

Whether you’re providing strategic advice to leaders across the organization or flexing your creative muscles to co-create the future, you maintain high standards of integrity and accountability. You lead by example and approach your work with a growth mindset, ever curious and eager to learn about your clients’ work and how it impacts Leduc residents. An avid learner, you continually scan your environment and educate yourself on the latest people and culture trends, understanding that in our fast-paced world, HR must abandon old paradigms and anticipate changes required to enable business performance - today and into the future. You are known for building a respectful and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed. Your exceptional communication skills, political acumen, and mediation experience equip you to navigate sensitive discussions at all levels of the organization. Your clients describe you as a trusted strategic partner who puts them at the heart of service delivery.

What will you do?
- Act as a point of contact for Directors and Managers within portfolio to ensure seamless access to Employee Services supports, programs, and resources. Collaborate with leadership from client areas to understand unique business needs, objectives, and context to provide sound advice and solutions.
- Provide advice to directors, managers and supervisors on matters related to employee relations, performance management, issues identification & resolution, terms and conditions of employment, employment legislation, and City policies and procedures.
- Manage the complaint and investigation process in relation to complaints of harassment and discrimination, and employee performance. Provides recommendations on appropriate action. Support employee-centred workplace restoration activities.
- Participate in the development of HR Policies, programs, and procedures by Conduct environmental scanning, identify HR trends and best practices. This may include collecting background information, researching options, preparing reports, drafting communication, and presenting to leadership teams.
- Collaborate with Employee Services, co-create the development workforce planning activities including succession planning, recruitment strategies, job and organizational design, abilities management/employee return to work and identification of modified duties.
- Facilitate, implement, or direct initiatives within your dedicated portfolio to enhance organizational effectiveness and leadership development. Conducts or arranges in-service training for staff and leadership teams.

What do you need to succeed?
- Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Resources, Business or related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of Human Resources, organizational development, strategy, employee relations issues management, and project management.
- Strong knowledge of HR management concepts and principals, legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Exceptional ability in establishing and managing relationships with senior-level managers and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to analyze, integrate, and manipulate data information from multiple sources to form a comprehensive perspective.
- Demonstrated ability to work with limited direction and use independent judgment to problem solve and interpret policy and collective agreements when more than one option is possible.
- Ability to achieve results, take initiative and be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances.
- Strong written communication as