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“Amii’s looking for an HR Business Partner and I’m looking for someone who is curiously driven to create an inclusive work environment that brings out the best of each talented team member.
At Amii we’re obsessed with being ambitious, authentic and approachable. We’re determined and enterprising, aspiring to achieve excellence; we’re genuine and caring, celebrating individuality and striving to make a positive impact; and we’re humble and helpful, believing in the magical power of collaboration.If you’re looking for an exciting, challenging and dynamic working environment, then this may be the position for you!”
- Shabeena Habib, VP, People & Culture
About the Role
Reporting to the Vice President of People and Culture, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a key member of the People and Culture team whose primary role is to provide continual improvement and integrated HR solutions in line with Amii’s overall business strategy. Together with the organization’s People Leaders, the HRBP works on setting priorities, driving organizational values and delivering business results by being a people champion, a change agent, a strategic partner and an administrative expert.
Working closely with all Amii team members, the HRBP ensures the successful delivery of HR programs and initiatives including the consistent application of policies and procedures; human resource planning; employee and labour relations; performance management; training and development; full-cycle recruitment; and the analysis and improvement of HR metrics.
The HRBP needs to maintain an effective level of business literacy about each product unit’s plans, goals, culture and competition to be able to provide customer-focused, sustainable HR solutions.
The role focuses on achieving excellence in three main accountabilities:
- Coaching and consulting leadership: Acting as a trusted advisor to empower leadership to manage people-related matters. Working together with leadership and team members to solve conflicts and help facilitate positive employee relations, maintain a good working environment, build morale, and decrease unwanted turnover.
- Hands-on, day-to-day support of all HR programs and initiatives; this includes but is not limited to recruitment, training and development, employee relations, performance management and employee engagement events and activities. Plays a crucial role in ensuring that Amii attracts and retains top industry talent.
- Being Amii’s employee experience champion: Implement HRM interventions on employee wellness, diversity and inclusion, and talent management to maintain positive employee relations, a good working environment and build morale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and support a range of processes including employee engagement, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, discipline, promotion, learning and development, workforce planning, occupational health & safety and succession planning to various business groups in support of Amii’s strategic plan.
- Create and be responsible for a strategic talent acquisition and onboarding plan, being mindful of DEI strategies.
- Recommend, develop, implement and maintain HR policies and procedures as required by the organization.
- Provide guidance to management on policies, employee job duties, working conditions, wages, employee development and benefit programs.
- Responding to workplace complaints, including investigation of harassment issues.
- Conduct internal surveys to gather employee feedback and identify areas of improvement. Suggest proactive solutions to improve the overall employee experience.
- Monitor, report and advise on key recruiting metrics, like turnover and retention rates
- Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
- Develop and deliver learning solutions to meet employee needs and organizational goals.
- Provide employee relations support by coaching People Leaders on team member issues relating to conflict resolution, performance management, progressive discipline, succession planning and promotion to resolve complex situations.
- Work closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Coach and advise managers in effective conduct and management of all performance management processes and supporting practical HR solutions that promote the relationship between the leader and the employee as the primary employment relationship.
Required Qualifications:
- Post secondary degree in Human Resources Management
- CPHR Designation is an asset
- Minimum 5-10 years’ progressive experience in Human Resources Management.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including
- full cycle recruitment
- compensation practices,
- organizational diagnosis,
- employee and labour relations,
- diversity, equity and inclusion,
- performance management,
- learning and development,
- health, safety and well-being, and
- provincial employment standards
- Knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards and Human Rights Legislation required.
- Experience in leading projects and implementing new initiatives with a change management lens
- Hands-on experience with Human Resources Management Software (HRMS)
- Experience working in a technology organization is an asset.
- Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Well-developed consultative, coaching and negotiation skills
Attributes and Expectations:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation and communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills.
- Energetic demeanor; entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for developing innovative HR solutions to solve complex organizational challenges
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, Social Media apps
- Ability to design clear and fair company policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving attitude
- Coaching and facilitation skills
What you’ll love about us
- A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.
- Participate in professional development activities
- Gain access to the Amii community and events
- A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed.
- Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits.
- A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta.
About Amii
One of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, please don’t wait for the closing January 23, 2023 to apply – we’re excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this role, and the posting may come down sooner than the closing date if we find the right candidate before the posting closes! When sending your application, please send your resume and cover letter indicating why you think you’d be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, please include one professional accomplishment you are most proud of and why.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
