Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Position Overview As a valued member of Human Resources senior management team, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner leads and supports the City’s corporate and operating departments in maintaining effective labour relations and in all workforce planning requirements. Competition Number 25-107 Salary $109,474.00 - $129,680.00/Year Job Type Permanent Full Time Closing Date January 30, 2026 What we offer to a successful candidate includes competitive salary, vacation entitlement and holidays, comprehensive group benefits, participation in a Shared Risk Pension Plan from day 1, flexible time options, opportunities for training and development, a diverse and inclusive workplace, employee and family events, community service volunteering options, and a career that serves and supports the community. As The Successful Candidate You have a track record of extensive experience across multiple HR disciplines, including labour relations, with working knowledge of employment and labour legislation, and experience in unionized, multi-stakeholder environments in public or private sectors. You seek to drive meaningful change to positively impact workplace culture, respond to today’s workplace challenges, foster equity and inclusion, address workforce planning and development, and build strong labour relationships. You are a lifelong learner, curious and creative, and willing to take calculated risks, understanding that some risks may fail as steps toward success. Key Responsibilities As the Senior Human Resources Business Partner, your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Labour Relations Maintain effective working relationships with union bargaining agents representing City employees through clear, professional communications and a solution-based approach to problem solving. Facilitate joint union/management meetings and discussions to resolve issues. Manage the grievance and arbitration processes, including research, preparation, and participation, in accordance with legislation and the respective collective agreement provisions. Consult, educate, and guide managers on interpretation of collective agreement terms and disciplinary matters. Conduct internal workplace investigations and facilitate external investigations. Lead and/or participate in collective bargaining. Human Resources Workforce Planning And Support Partner with assigned departments to lead planning for current and future resource requirements and changes to skills within roles. Work with corporate HR staff to communicate departmental needs and support planning of corporate HR initiatives. In collaboration with department leaders, guide managers through performance and attendance management processes to support employee engagement and optimization of resource utilization. Guide departmental leadership through talent management processes to establish succession planning, employee learning and development, and skill training for future workforce requirements. Lead the delivery of HR programs to managers and employees within assigned departments, in coordination with other HR staff. Special Assignments Lead specified corporate HR projects, programs, and/or policies. Serve as the HR liaison on various organizational initiatives and projects as facilitator, chair, or participant. Essential Qualifications The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years of progressive senior management experience in human resources, managing and supporting multiple HR functions in a unionized environment, including a minimum of five years direct experience in labour relations with strong knowledge of applicable legislation. Candidates will have at least a university undergraduate degree in business administration, human resource management, law, industrial relations, or a related discipline. A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of experience and education may also be considered. What We Offer Competitive salary Competitive vacation entitlement and paid holidays Comprehensive group benefits plans Participation in a Shared Risk Pension Plan from day 1 Eligibility to participate in the City’s Flexible Time Options Program, including flexible schedules and a compressed work week (4-day work week), subject to business requirements Training and development opportunities A diverse and inclusive workplace Sponsored employee and family events Community services volunteer program that provides up to 2 days per calendar year for volunteer opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to these groups and are qualified will be given preference at the time of selection. Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: City of Saint JohnAttn: Hiring Committee (careers/employment opportunities) #J-18808-Ljbffr