HR Partner

University of Alberta

. Provide HR advice and implement solutions for clients to support their academic, teaching and service missions .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resource Business Partnership, providing strategic HR advice and solutions while fostering collaborative relationships. Proficient in employee relations, workplace investigations, and navigating complex multi-union environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Human Resource Business Partner ExperienceWorkplace InvestigationsEmployee Relations CounselingFluency in FrenchProblem Solving and Critical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Human Resources DegreeHuman Resources DiplomaProgressive DisciplineTerminations and LayoffsSafety Violations ManagementPerformance Issues ManagementCollective Agreements ApplicationHR Program DevelopmentLabour Relations ProceduresStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

FlexibilityAdaptabilityResiliencyCollaborationCoaching

Industry Keywords

Multi-Union EnvironmentClient Leadership TeamsOperational HR MattersStrategic HR SolutionsEmployee and Labour Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide HR advice and implement solutions for clients to support their academic, teaching and service missions
Participate in client leadership teams to identify HR needs, challenges and opportunities and deliver effective solutions
Foster collaborative relationships and act as the first point of contact on operational and strategic HR matters
Work with Labour Relations Officers to resolve issues
Analyze clients’ business needs and make recommendations to Centres of Expertise so programs and services evolve to meet organizational needs
Provide input into university, college, faculty, unit and HRHSE strategic planning and HR program development
Implement employee/labour relations procedures with Employee and Labour Relations and/or Faculty Relations
Counsel clients on employee relations matters, conduct investigations and recommend plans of action
Advise and guide clients on the application of collective agreements, policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Related university degree and/or Human Resources diploma
5+ years experience as a Human Resource Business Partner/Consultant in a large, multi-union environment managing multiple priorities, deadlines and deliverables
Experience coaching and supporting leaders through employee issues such as progressive discipline, terminations and layoffs, safety violations and performance issues
Experience conducting workplace investigations
Evolved problem solving and critical thinking skills to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, choose the most appropriate solution and implement successfully
Flexibility, adaptability and resiliency in ambiguous and complex situations
Fluency in French, both spoken and written, is an asset
Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered
Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement with a mix of remote and in-person work