Human Resources Business Partner (Ottawa, Hybrid, 24-083)

Human Resources Business Partner (Ottawa, Hybrid, 24-083)

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

About the Position

The Human Relations function is committed to creating a work environment where people experience:

• A sense of hope and optimism;
• An environment of trust;
• Inspired results.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Business Partner to join our Human Relations team and play a key role in supporting The Salvation Army. As an HR Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to guide employees and leaders on HR strategy implementation related to job evaluation, performance management, labour relations management, conduct workplace fact finding, employee relations and more.

The HRBPs execute the HR strategy, tailoring solutions to Divisional/MU needs, deliver mission partner solutions and programs at the MU-level and support performance management and mission partner cycles. They also support leaders with specialized HR advice and collaborate with the Service Centre on escalated inquiries and transactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

HR Strategy

• Collaborate with senior management to implement HR strategies, policies and programs that align with the organization's goals.
• Effectively communicate HR policies and programs to management and people leaders enabling them in resolving issues and making informed people decisions throughout the organization.
• Assist in identifying the measures and metrics required to evaluate the effectiveness of HR strategies.
• Providing regular inputs for improvement of HR policies and programs.

Job Description Management

• Support in requesting a new job description.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine if a job description exists within Workday; where a job description does not exist, work with leaders to develop the job description using existing tools and templates.
• Leverage existing, standardized templates and job description details.
• Work with leaders on job descriptions as input to job evaluation and re-evaluation.
• Publish the job descriptions.

Performance Management

• Assist in the implementation of the performance management cycle. Communicate performance management timelines to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Measure program/service effectiveness at MU locations by analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Support Managers and Directors in effectively managing the performance review cycle.

ER/LR

• Respond to ad-hoc leader and employee questions/complaints related to employee & labour relations.
• Support the interpretation of new collective bargaining terms and communicate to the appropriate leaders.
• Mitigate organizational people risks and ensure HR compliance with local legislation.

Workplace Investigation

• Support Managers and Directors with conducting HR investigations.
• Implement an investigations plan in alignment with the processes and policies established.

HR Program Onboarding

• Review the available training programs, analyze their relevance and effectiveness, and make recommendations for appropriate training solutions.
• Coordinate with the Specialist/Transaction Services to administer the training schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a university degree in social sciences, human resources, or related field.
• Completion or working towards completion of valid HR designation (i.e., CPHR).

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in a human resources generalist role.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable HR legislation and regulations.
• Working knowledge of human resources information systems; Workday preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Demonstrated effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible self-starter with the ability to multitask.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Compensation

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks’ vacation and 3 personal days.

The target hiring range for this position is $65,011 with a maximum of $97,517.

Other Details

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps.