Senior HR Business Partner

Job Number: 52864

Shape the organization's future by translating business strategy into impactful people strategies!

We are seeking an HR/LR professional to join our multifaceted team. Reporting to the Director, HR Business Partners, the Senior HR Business Partner operates in an integrated and dynamic business model to provide strategic-level human resource services to internal clients.

The Senior HR Business Partner collaborates with the department's senior leadership team to understand business strategy and priorities and translates those business needs into effective people strategies. This position guides a team of human resource professionals in building organizational capacity, structures, and processes, supporting business areas to lead their workforce, and increasing organizational effectiveness. It also provides comprehensive labour relations services in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

What will you do?

Lead a team of HR professionals, ensuring communication and integration of information to ensure client service delivery while gaining an in-depth understanding of our partners unique operational needs and challenges to provide strategic and impactful advice
Drive the strategic alignment of HR initiatives with overarching organizational goals and objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing expert guidance on complex HR challenges and opportunities
Mentor and guide a team of HR Business Partners and HR Consultants to advise on collective agreements, effectively manage workplace disputes and provide sound performance management advice to clients in a portfolio-based model
Apply advanced understanding of Alberta labour legislation including the Labour Relations Code, the Employment Standards Code, and the Alberta Human Rights Act to provide expert advice, identifying risks and develop mitigation strategies
Provide strategic advice and guidance on organizational development & design, change leadership, issues management, talent management, and roll-out of corporate HR initiatives for their clients, including designing and implementing team effectiveness strategies
In collaboration with colleagues across Employee Services, deliver on key corporate projects and initiatives (lead and/or participate in the development, implementation, and communication of corporate human resources related programs, projects, initiatives, policies and processes)
Qualifications:
Knowledge, training and/or education in Business, Human Resources, Labour/Industrial Relations or a related discipline
Experience leading a multidisciplinary team of HR professionals in a large, complex organization
Senior-level labour relations experience, including providing advice to a diverse range of clients in the areas of grievance disputes and interpretation of collective agreements
Related experience providing advice and strategic human resources consulting to senior-level management
Proven project management, change management, creative problem solving, systems thinking, and organizational skills
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Assets:

A Chartered Professional in Human Resources Designation
Additional training in public administration and/or financial management
Skills required for success:

Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower teams to achieve exceptional results and foster a positive work environment
Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
Able to challenge the status quo in proposing strategies and programs that will support sustained employee engagement
Ability to inspire trust, build meaningful connections and establish collaborative working relationships with partners and stakeholders in the HR system to ensure effective, integrated, cooperative and streamlined delivery of HR programs and services
Able to present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)
Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

1 permanent, full-time position
Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.
Salary: (Annually) $126,832.94 - $158,541.69
Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/SB

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Classification Title: PT4 - Human Resources
Posting Date: Jul 10, 2025
Closing Date: July 24, 2025 11:59pm (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : Management
Department: Talent Management
Work Location(s): Century Place, 10th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3