[Hiring] Human Resources Business Partner @New Brunswick Liquor Co

Role Description

The HRBP works closely with colleagues in HR to implement and enhance the HR vision and agenda for their partner groups. They are constantly ensuring process and policy compliance and communicating employee relations strategies for bargaining and non-bargaining team members. They also help team leads and managers get more comfortable and confident in their roles and work closely with leadership to foster a culture of engagement.

Reporting to the Manager, HR Operations, the HRBP is a dedicated contact for certain partner groups within the organization, advising on performance management, making sure team members feel heard, and taking action with what they’ve learned. The HRBP acts as the bridge between teams, their people, and leadership, ensuring an engaged, productive, and efficient workforce.

As a strategic partner to the business, the HRBP helps to balance risk while considering employee, team, and business perspectives. They have a constant pulse on their partner groups and provide critical updates and recommendations to their HR colleagues about vacancies, training programs, and health & safety.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, or similar
• 4+ years progressive experience in a Human Resources function as a Generalist or Labour Relations Specialist
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong problem solving, change management, and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent listening, collaboration, and decision-making skills
• Ability to quickly build rapport and demonstrate empathy
• Sound judgement with a high degree of confidentiality

Requirements

• Experience working in or supporting a retail environment (asset)
• CPHR designation (or working towards designation) (asset)
• Experience working with data analytics (asset)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental coverage and a generous pension plan
• Access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy
• Opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work