AddressJob Title: Senior Human Resource Business Partner
Job Requisition ID: 38086
Ministry: Public Service Commission
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 6, 2023
Classification: Human Relations 3
About Us
Are you interested in joining an organization that supports the growth and development of your whole self at work? Do Communities of Practice and Employee Resource Groups appeal to you? Do you want to engage in planning and implementing strategic workforce plans that at enable our shared values of respect, accountability and excellence? The Senior Human Resource Business Partner role (Sr. HRBP) in the Public Service Commission is your opportunity to allow your talents in strategic human resource management to flourish.
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Role
Reporting to the Portfolio Director (PD), the Sr. HRBP works as a member of a team of human resource professionals responsible for providing a full suite of human resource (HR) services and consultation to support portfolio clients.
In this role you will work closely with the PD and Executive Team members (Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Minister, and Executive Directors) on strategic human resource issues management, implementation of complex HR strategies and, and corporate human resource programs to support the workforce needs of a department(s).
- Current vacancies include supporting the Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction as well as the Ministry of Technology and Innovation. Applicants interested in this role can connect with Jennifer Weenk through LinkedIn (
Are you wondering how your talents will contribute to strategic human resource management in this role?
- Your political acumen and relationship building skills will position you for success when partnering directly with client Executive Managers and Assistant Deputy Ministers on complex issues management and resolution of these challenging matters.
- You will use your excellent written and verbal communication skills to support the PD with briefings and presentations to Deputy Ministers and/or Executive Teams.
- Your strong leadership and influence will be put to good use when implementing PSC priorities and initiatives working partnership with Centres of Excellence and your portfolio's Executive Team members.
- You will build up your network while you contribute to the development of HR programs in collaboration with Sr. HRBPs across portfolio teams, PSC's Policy and Service Centres.
- You will keep your operational skills fresh by managing a small client portfolio, providing HR consulting and employee relations advice.
- You will use your coaching skills to support the portfolio leadership team with coaching and mentoring team members as they enhance their own skillsets in your area of expertise.
Requirements:
University graduation in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, Labour Relations or a related field, and a minimum of five years of related experience as an HR generalist is required. A breadth of experience interpreting and applying human resource policies, legislation, directives or other governance frameworks typically found in a unionized environment is required.
Equivalencies:
A related two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of seven years of related experience, or a related one-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of eight years of related experience. Additional related education will also be considered as an equivalency for related experience.
Assets:
- Project and issues management experience
- Briefing and presentation experience
- HR consulting and client service delivery experience
- Experience providing strategic advice to executives
Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .
SYSTEMS THINKING: Ensures understanding of how HR scenarios might impact other employment systems and/or create precedent for the department or broader Government of Alberta. The Sr. HRBP must integrate many diverse considerations when formulating options for resolving issues related to the employment relationship.
DEVELOP NETWORKS: Proactively builds networks and trust with various stakeholders to ensure diverse perspectives are represented in decision-making.
BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS: Leverages strong communication, processes or structures to bring people together, facilitates meaningful dialogue, and motivates others to achieve results. Positive conflict resolution through discussion and coaching of others.
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING: Identifies complex issues or problems. Interprets, analyzes and identifies options to raise to the PD and Executive Team for decision and implementation. Uses influence to bring the right people together to solve complex problems, find solutions, and/or to ensure PSC programs are implemented consistently across the APS.
AGILITY: Anticipates, assesses and readily adapts to changing priorities proactively to resolve program issues or concerns. Maintains awareness of changing priorities and shifts strategic focus and activities as appropriate. Takes action quickly and remains objective in emotionally charged situations.
DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Understands department and PSC objectives related to strategic and operational matters. Demonstrates accountability, influence, and PSC collaboration with Policy and Service Centers to achieve goals and deliver on multiple priorities concurrently. Forecasts potential challenges, negotiates solutions, and removes barriers. Provides courageous advice and options for leadership when faced with employment relationship concerns.
DEVELOP SELF AND OTHERS: Provides effective leadership, coaching and development amongst team members and clients.
Salary
$2,998.79 to $3,963.71 bi-weekly. ($78,268.41 - $103,452/ year)
Notes
Current vacancies are in Edmonton, however future vacancies may occur throughout the province and are predominantly located in Edmonton and Calgary. Candidates living or willing to relocate to other areas within the province are encouraged to apply.
The schedule for the position is Monday through Friday, 36.25 hours per week. A standard schedule is 08:15 to 16:30.
Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.
What we offer:
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
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Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.
