Western Financial Group Looking for HR Business Partner at Saint John, NB Full Time

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Do you believe that any companies best asset is its people?

Do you want to partner with leaders in a sales culture to support their success?

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER – Hybrid

Reporting to the HRBP Manager, you will be part of a high-performance team, building strong partnerships with leaders and trusting relationships with employees. You will partner closely with leaders to advise on Employee Relations best practices and support continuous improvement objectives within the HR team. This role supports remote, work from home solutions.

Here is what a typical day looks like

• Promote and model our company culture, Guiding Principles and positive working relationships
• Partner with our business leaders to support people management, employee relations & performance objectives
• Partner with the business to provide leadership support in the areas of employee relations, wellness, engagement, succession and talent development
• Work with the business managers in workforce planning including the development of role profiles and role evaluations
• Review and assist leaders with the annual review cycle including merit and budget planning support
• Conduct workplace investigations when necessary with support from your peer group
• Collaboratively work with the HR team to inform them of business issues/priorities and help formulate solutions, ensuring effective HR service delivery
• Partner with the business managers in the development and implementation of strategies that support the development, engagement and retention of employees
• Contribute and collaborate on the development of programs and services to meet business requirements
• Lead and assist in special projects as identified by HR goals or business initiatives

The value you bring

• 3 – 5 years of progressive Human Resource experience in an HR role
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline, Certified Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation an asset
• Strong knowledge of Employment Standards/Labour Law, Change Management, Employee Relations, Performance Improvement, Resource Planning
• Demonstrated understanding of the development and administration of large scale projects, HR policies, practices and procedures
• Experience in supporting engagement programs and partnering in survey design and implementation an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and adherence to strict confidentiality and privacy while displaying sound judgment always
• Excellent attention to detail; must demonstrate a sense of urgency & deliver quality outcomes

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Location: Saint John, NB – Hybrid

Job Requisition #: 79325

What if I don’t meet every requirement

At Western Financial Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box – apply anyways! Many people won’t apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification, but we want to talk to you anyways, you may be just the right person for this or other roles. We look for dedicated professionals who are committed to our Guiding Principles of Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty.

Health and Wellness

At Western we take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives – after all, they are our greatest asset! Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, paid personal days, paid wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including health care spending account.

Western Financial Group has its own charitable foundation, Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.