Senior Human Resources Strategic Partner

Senior Human Resources Strategic Partner (SHRSP) with at least eight years of related human resource business partner or generalist experience. The incumbent will have a proven track record as a senior HR business partner, with in-depth knowledge of and experience with a broad range of human resource services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach managers and employees in the successful resolution of issues and conflicts
• Provide coaching and guidance to department leaders on key areas such as performance management, recruitment, terminations, diversity and inclusion, compensation, employee development, employment equity, change management, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, and team effectiveness.
• Works in partnership with the broader HR team to plan, develop, implement, and execute HR programs and projects that meet client needs, ensuring processes and activities are aligned with Faculty and Department priorities
• Provide strategic input and support to client groups to grow bench strength; optimize organizational design through workforce and succession planning and champion change management across all levels of the Faculty
• Identifies, assesses, and recommends strategies to improve HR services based on comprehensive knowledge of human resources, and research and analysis of best practices
• As a strategic partner, proactively contribute to the business strategy by helping leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes, both current and future state.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Early adopter of process enhancements and demonstrated agility in service design, delivery, and development of programs
• Strategic thinker with proven negotiation and influencing skills
• Deep functional knowledge and broad experience in all areas of human resources policies, practices processes, and legislation
• Ability to build strong relationships and act with integrity
• CHRL designation is strongly preferred
• Computer proficiency with a high level of competence in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and well-developed communication skills
• University degree preferably in Business, Psychology, or a related field with a focus on Human Resources/Labour Relations
• Minimum 8 years’ HRBP or generalist experience, preferably in a large, unionized environment
• Experience in an academic or healthcare setting is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and address complex employee and policy issues and exercise sound and experienced judgment in providing advice and guidance, often in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and change management skills