Human Resources Senior Advisor
Your Opportunity:
It is an exciting time to be a part of our Human Resources team at Alberta Health Services (AHS), as we work together to create environments that are diverse and inclusive, where our people feel safe, healthy and valued to reach their full potential. As a member of our team, you have the opportunity to work with some of the best HR professionals in Canada and for one of the nation’s largest employers. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a difference. Our skilled HR professionals ensure that we have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time. It’s our people that help make us one of Canada’s top employers. You’ll feel good knowing that you have helped us achieve our mission and purpose: to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. We are currently seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for our Senior Advisor role. As a Senior Advisor, you will be responsible for providing proactive and just-in-time human resources consultation, recommendations and services to AHS operational front-line leaders as well as act as a mentor and coach for HRBP Advisors and Analysts as they support clients. You will be supported by your team and work in collaboration with HR specialists and Centres of Expertise (COE) to plan and implement solution focused HR processes that complement related policies, legislation and collective agreements. If you thrive working in an adaptable environment and have the ability to prioritize and multitask while working independently and in collaboration with others in a fast paced and progressive environment, this is the role for you. Position is Hybrid with a preference to the South Zone.
Description:
The Senior Advisor works to ensure AHS values, goals and principles are implemented and integrated in the delivery of HR services for all AHS leaders, employees, physicians and volunteers. As the Senior Advisor you will be responsible for the delivery, integration and evaluation of human resources processes, frameworks, solutions and services to an identified client group, ensuring they align with, and support Alberta Health Services (AHS) provincial approaches, organizational priorities and direction; Our People Strategy; and evolving best practices. The Senior Advisor will provide an enhanced focus on workforce initiatives and priorities, as it relates to providing HR advice, assessment of workplace issues and advice on performance management, collective agreement interpretation, workplace assessments, mediation and conflict management, and investigations for both a unionized and non-unionized dynamic workforce. Fostering and maintaining a positive collaborative working relationship with operational leaders, HR networks and service centres, and Union representatives is a critical component of this role. The Senior Advisor must interpret client needs, assess requirements and identify solutions to non-standard issues and requests including engagement of Human Resources Centres of Expertise as required. The Senior Advisor provides direct HR support to senior leadership within the identified client group, while providing coaching and mentorship to Human Resources Business Partnerships (HRBP) team members. Travel within the Zone is a requirement of this position.
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Senior Advisor
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: South Zone Human Resources Business Partnerships
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Within South Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2024
- Date Available: 02-DEC-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 1
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $36.72
- Maximum Salary: $62.97
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related area. A minimum of 5 years in a human resources role, ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, with ability to apply a broad lens on issues that impact beyond a portfolio (Program area, internal and external stakeholders and government). A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Travel within the South Zone is a requirement of this position. Combination of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Influence and credibility, with the ability to navigate complex situations with appropriate outcomes. Effective navigation of politically sensitive environments. Coaching and mentoring for both team members and client groups. Relationship building with all partners and all levels in the organization, with the ability to build credibility and inspire confidence in the work of HRBP with clients. Critical thinking and decision making, with ability to meet deadlines. Results oriented, with ability to identify and deliver unique solutions. Collaboration and communication (written and oral), with ability to produce high quality reports. Ability to lead and manage change. Resilience and flexibility in a complex, rapidly changing environment. Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPHR or other recognized designation. Healthcare or other public sector experience. Experience working within a unionized environment and/or an organization with multiple legislative requirements. Project management experience working with complex initiatives. Experience with group facilitation and conflict resolution.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
