HR Business Partner
Role Overview
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a treasury board crown responsible for emergency communications including Sask911 and SaskAlert, wildfire management, emergency management, and fire safety. This centralized agency ensures a single point of contact for communities, greater co-ordination of provincial resources and contributes to safer communities in our province.
Key Skills for This Role
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Agency Overview
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a treasury board crown responsible for emergency communications including Sask911 and SaskAlert, wildfire management, emergency management, and fire safety. This centralized agency ensures a single point of contact for communities, greater co-ordination of provincial resources and contributes to safer communities in our province.
The Opportunity
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is seeking a results-oriented, dynamic and motivated individual for the position of a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP). We are seeking a Permanent Full-Time position in our Regina office.
The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) is the primary support to client and is responsible for the delivery of human resource strategies, initiatives and processes at the branch and/or divisional level. The HRBP builds strong relationships with client management teams and serves as a trusted advisor/coach to build management capacity on the full range of HR management issues, practices and programs, which includes: employee and labour relations, organizational design and development, talent (staffing), total rewards (classification), integrated health and safety and new initiatives in order to support managers in achieving their business goals. Examples of duties at this level include:
Responsibilities
- Maintains positive relationships with clients, union representatives, Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and the Human Resource Service Centre (HRSC) to ensure HR service needs are proactively identified, collaboratively addressed and that workplace issues are effectively supported.
- Maintains an effective level of client business acumen and actively participates at the table with clients to establish and maintain a depth of understanding of the clients’ lines of business. Takes a systems approach to proactively identify and advise clients on HR risks and implications.
- Partners with HRSC in order to effectively and holistically meet client needs. Takes into consideration the perspectives of CoEs and uses their knowledge of the client’s business to determine which CoEs to engage at various points in time. Ensures that the client perspective/voice is reflected in the programs and day-to-day services offered by the commission.
- Collaborate with the clients to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support business objectives.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and managers on people-related issues, providing guidance and support on talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to identify, attract, and retain top talent through effective recruitment and onboarding practices.
- Manage employee relations matters, providing coaching and guidance to managers and employees on performance issues, conduct, CBA and policy interpretation.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives, including the development and implementation of programs that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Facilitate performance management processes, ensuring employees are provided with feedback and coaching to achieve their goals and career aspirations.
- Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and recommend and implement solutions to address them. Supports and participates in the implementation of corporate HR and/or Ministry initiatives and programs (e.g. employee culture and engagement survey, annual performance processes, manager and leadership development programs, talent inventories, etc.) in order to ensure that they address the needs and requirements.
- Supports a one-team approach by collaborating with other HRBPs within or external to the team, as well as in exploring issues and the implementation of programs and initiatives, and in identifying a range of best practice solutions and options to best meet the needs of clients.
- Keeps informed of current HR best practices and workforce trends through ongoing professional development. Translates this leading practice into realistic solutions to meet client needs.
Job Capabilities
You will bring:
Knowledge of current human resource theory, models, principles and practices, including emerging trends of human resource management, change management, labour relations, classification, recruitment and staffing, and organizational effectiveness in order to provide sound advice, guidance and information to client managers and/or employees.
Knowledge of HR strategic planning concepts, principles and practices.
Knowledge of project management and change management practices and principles, including the ability to lead projects, delegate tasks and measure success.
Understands the mandate, strategic plans, objectives, operations and issues of the client organization, as well as the strengths, needs and challenges of individual client managers.
Knowledge of government structure and processes, and the business of the client in order to provide advice and guidance relevant to the government context.
Knowledge of consulting theories, practices and principles in order to diagnose, coach, advise and collaborate with clients in identifying HR solutions and interventions.
Employing a wide range of consulting approaches in order to establish and maintain positive client relationships.
Knowledge of facilitation practices and principles for facilitating issue management and guiding group discussion.
Analytical reasoning to evaluate specific business challenges involving the workforce and offer solutions based on best practices and research.
Applies critical thinking to information received from organizational stakeholders and evaluates what can be used for organizational success.
Understands the vision for HR initiatives, is a skilled influencer and builds buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of HR and employee relations trends and issues in order to collaborate with clients and colleagues and to develop appropriate HR solutions or active involvement in matters relating to management and employee rights, contract administration or interpretation.
Knowledge of dispute/grievance/complaint resolution methodology, practices and processes.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- To be successful in this position, you will need a degree in Human Resources, supplemented with three to five years’ related experience in Human Resources, ideally in a unionized setting.
- Working knowledge of employment legislation and talent acquisition best practices.
- Ability to accurately interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) language, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience with computer applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and human resource information systems (HRIS).
- A Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation is an asset.
Job Skills
- Communication (Level C)
- Critical Thinking (Level C)
- Digital Skills (Level B)
- Interacting with Others (Level C)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
- Managing Self Level (Level C)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
- Data Literacy (Level C)
- Influence (Level C)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level B)
- Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
About Company
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a Treasury Board Crown responsible for provincial emergency management, along with SaskAlert, fire safety, wildfire management and Saskatchewan's 911 emergency dispatching services. SPSA’s mission is to safeguard and protect the people, property and resources of Saskatchewan through partnerships, coordinated planning, education, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery. With a fleet of specialized aircraft, equipment, personnel and bases across the province, SPSA responds to emergencies and disasters from the air, on the ground and behind the scenes. As home of the Fire Commissioner, the SPSA also assists communities in compliance with the National Fire Code through investigations conducted by designated inspectors/peace officers.
Company
The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.
Requirements
- To be successful in this position, you will need a degree in Human Resources, supplemented with three to five years’ related experience in Human Resources, ideally in a unionized setting.
- Working knowledge of employment legislation and talent acquisition best practices.
- Ability to accurately interpret and apply Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) language, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience with computer applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and human resource information systems (HRIS).
- A Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation is an asset.
- Communication (Level C)
- Critical Thinking (Level C)
- Digital Skills (Level B)
- Interacting with Others (Level C)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
- Managing Self Level (Level C)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
- Data Literacy (Level C)
- Influence (Level C)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level B)
- Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
About Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
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