Nova Scotia Health Authority
Job title:
Human Resources Business Partner – People Services
Company
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Job description
Req ID: 191404
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: PS NZ People Services Admin
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Dec-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe Northern Zone, Nova Scotia Health People Services, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team is excited to be expanding. Reporting to the Director, Northern Zone, People Services and working closely with the Senior Human Resources Business Partner and Zone Employee and Labour Relations Manager, the HRBP provides strategic human resources leadership and consultation to an assigned group of senior leaders and managers within their respective zone.About YouThis position requires a high-level competency communicator who is solution focused and builds strong relationships within the assigned client groups, works collaboratively and leverages relationships with subject matter experts across the zone and NSH.As a change agent and business partner the HRBP is committed to understanding the business and needs of clients. As a change agent and business partner the HRBP will research and deliver innovative human resources solutions that are aligned with the client’s business objectives and consistent with relevant policies, collective agreement language, legislation and the vision, mission, values and culture of NSH. Collaborating with various partners on the People Services team is integral to the support of the human resources service delivery model. HRBPs make recommendations for action plans to address issues that effectively use and integrate the services provided by People Services in order to support and enhance client team functioning.The HRBP is able to provide appropriate coaching, support and guidance to managers to assist them in the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of their programs and services. This includes but is not limited to: managing employee performance; supporting team functioning; discipline; grievances; workforce planning; layoffs and terminations; investigations; policy development, interpretation and implementation; leadership development and special projects that support a business area or client. Consultation with external legal services (Health Association Nova Scotia – HANS) may be required on legal issues or initiatives.We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of post-secondary degree/program in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing human resource services within a complex unionized environment with multiple unions and/or collective agreements.
- Knowledge of all aspects of human resources, preferably within the health sector
- Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of labour trends and legislation
- Experience in mediation and conflict resolution
- Experience interpreting collective agreements and policies
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision making skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships
- High level of competence in both written and verbal communication.
- Excellent customer service and problem solving skills
- Excellent consultative, influencing and coaching skills.
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
- Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday
- Travel to various sites required.
- Position participates in hybrid model.
- Location will be anywhere in Northern Zone, dependent on the successful candidate
Compensation and Benefits$40.15 – $50.19 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You’ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Expected salary
$40.15 – 50.19 per hour
Location
Truro, NS
Job date
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 23:20:08 GMT
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