Human Resources Business Partner

People are at the core of Capilano’s success and the Human Resources Department supports this success through the planning, development, implementation and management of a broad range of human resources services and strategies. These services span EDI, recruitment, development, well-being, compensation, classification and collective agreement negotiation and administration. Additionally, the HR Department provides oversight of employee engagement surveys, and works with managers and employees to help foster opportunities that enhance engagement.

The Human Resources Business Partner supports the work of the HR department and HR Manager, Employee Experience, and is a key HR resource for managers, directors, deans, exempt, support staff and faculty, within their assigned portfolio. The Human Resources Business Partner will also provide leadership and coaching to the HR Advisors, giving direction on HR Advisors duties and responsibilities.

The HR Business Partner provides proactive and responsive professional human resources advice in the HR functional areas of collective agreement administration, recruitment and hiring, performance management and improvement, well-being, learning and development, attendance and abilities management, evaluation and engagement, succession planning and retention. Ultimately, the HR Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic HR and people management support, advice and leading on labour relations issues in partnership with leaders and employees enabling informed decisions and in alignment with Capilano University’s Envisioning 2030 objectives.

Success in this role is built on seasoned experience and professionalism in the human resources field. While significant use of critical thinking and independence of judgement is required, collaboration and coordination with HR Department colleagues, other university employees and administrators, and external service providers and government agencies more fully defines success in the role. The position reports to the Manager, Human Resources, Employee Experience.

What You'll Bring:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Seven years recent and direct HR experience as a human resources advisor/generalist, including evidenced experience in a unionized work environment.
• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management, or equivalent postsecondary education in a directly related field.
• Previous exposure to an educational or public environment is highly desirable.
• CPHR designation considered an asset.