Human Resources Business Partner - Ottawa

at  NAV Canada

Job Posting Title
Human Resources Business Partner - Ottawa
Job Category
HR Business Partner
Language Requirements
Bilingual / Bilingue
In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Hybrid / Hybride
Posting End Date
2024-11-05
Job Grade
L2 Zone A
Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience
Job Summary
Our Human Resources Business Partners provide valuable strategic support through shared objectives and accountabilities with our clients within the National Capital Region (NCR).
We are looking for an HR thought leader who has the ability to use analytical tools to help inform business decisions. You will develop and maintain close relationships with all key stakeholders including bargaining agents and actively participate in union consultations as required.
As a successful candidate, you thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment, have a passion for building and refining processes and practices, are strong in influencing and mentoring others and can build strong relationships with leaders and bargaining agents.
Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development.

In this role your will:

• Understand business goals and needs and connect teams to the right individuals, business strategies, HR strategies, practices and solutions.
• Partner with the Senior Leaders to implement and deliver approaches to improve organizational, operational and people strategies.
• Customize HR, talent management and operational solutions to address specific business imperatives to positively impact operational performance in the region.
• Maintain expert knowledge and provide interpretations of collective agreements, corporate policies and practices.
• Research, provide coaching and lead investigations and resolutions of employee relations matters to promote the establishment and maintenance of excellent labour-management relations.
• Provide coaching and advice to support leadership teams with their decisions based on processes and programs concerning compensation and employee benefit status changes. Draw upon the Centre of Excellence (CoE) and other HR functions to deliver required expertise, resources and services to drive customer / organizational imperatives.
• Ensure the talent strategy is aligned with the corporate goals and business unit’s needs; Provide advice and support to the leadership team on talent and in conjunction with Talent Acquisition in order to develop workforce and talent plans.
• Act as the bridge between the management team and the COE policy centre by providing feedback on impact of policy direction. Coordinate the resolution of cases within a realm of known solutions; escalates exceptions to the subject matter experts within HR and the CoE.
• Provide direct management of the HR Business Advisors for the National Capital Region.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or CHRP designation with 6-8 years of HR experience preferred, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven HRBP experience working at senior levels across business entities.
• Management/leadership experience.
• Project management and consulting experience.
• Demonstrable experience with best practices in HR management.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian labour laws/standards.
• Advanced knowledge of working in a unionized work environment.

How others Describe you:

• Ability to understand and advise on HR processes, policies, procedures and compliance efforts and deliver effective solutions across HR.
• Superior internal consulting skills, with ability to influence change.
• High business acumen and strong analytical skills.
• Strong talent management and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to apply systems thinking across the organization.
• Strong Data analysis skills and statistical acumen.
• Ability to translate business requirements into workable solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style, including effective listening, writing and presentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Exceptional results orientation with a high degree of personal initiative and very hands on, flexible and customer centric attitude.

Working conditions

• This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
• Occasional travel required.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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• Understand business goals and needs and connect teams to the right individuals, business strategies, HR strategies, practices and solutions.
• Partner with the Senior Leaders to implement and deliver approaches to improve organizational, operational and people strategies.
• Customize HR, talent management and operational solutions to address specific business imperatives to positively impact operational performance in the region.
• Maintain expert knowledge and provide interpretations of collective agreements, corporate policies and practices.
• Research, provide coaching and lead investigations and resolutions of employee relations matters to promote the establishment and maintenance of excellent labour-management relations.
• Provide coaching and advice to support leadership teams with their decisions based on processes and programs concerning compensation and employee benefit status changes. Draw upon the Centre of Excellence (CoE) and other HR functions to deliver required expertise, resources and services to drive customer / organizational imperatives.
• Ensure the talent strategy is aligned with the corporate goals and business unit’s needs; Provide advice and support to the leadership team on talent and in conjunction with Talent Acquisition in order to develop workforce and talent plans.
• Act as the bridge between the management team and the COE policy centre by providing feedback on impact of policy direction. Coordinate the resolution of cases within a realm of known solutions; escalates exceptions to the subject matter experts within HR and the CoE.
• Provide direct management of the HR Business Advisors for the National Capital Region