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Human Resources Business Partner - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

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Halifax, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Human Resources Business Partner

Corporate Services

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Full-time, Term up to 2 years

Union Status:
Excluded (Non-union)

Competition #:
COR 24021

Closing Date:
February 28, 2024

About Us

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that's right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need.

We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

About Our Opportunity

Primary Accountabilities

Provides strategic advice through research and uncovering emerging issues and HR best practices. Gathers data and feedback from internal clients and use this information to work with colleagues to guide future HR initiatives.
Provides advice on designing new processes and systems to achieve professional standards and desired outcomes. Researches, develops, evaluates, and prepares for implementation, a broad range of human resources policies and programs, including classification and job evaluation systems.
Collaborates with internal clients to outline the organization's HR goals, identify opportunities to improve processes, and provide recommendations to improve employee engagement and performance.
Provides specialized training or coaching in area of expertise to colleagues within the HR group and to others throughout the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Completion of a postsecondary education in Human Resources including several years of progressive, practical experience as an HR Business Partner/Generalist or Specialist.
Experience with job evaluation and classifications systems, preferably with HAY system preferred.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of desktop software is required with emphasis on Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Labour Standards, Human Rights, privacy laws, and experience working with and negotiating collective agreements is required.

Assets

Knowledge and experience in collective agreement negotiations and classification/job evaluation methods.
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Designation.
Valid Nova Scotia driver's license with access to a motor vehicle and ability to travel throughout the Housing Agency locations.

Competencies required at this level of work are: Conceptual Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Outcome Focus, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

Equivalency

Benefits

Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification:

MC 21

Salary Range:
$76, $100,084.88

Work Week: 35 hours

Note:

This is not a Civil Service position.

To Apply
Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary:
$76,987.99-$100,084.88 per year

Benefits: