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Be the Difference! Join our Human Resources Team! Location: EdmontonPosition Type: Full-TimeReports To: Manager, Human Resources Client Partnerships.At Covenant Health, we believe in creating an environment where both our people and our patients are at the center of everything we do. Were seeking a dynamic individual to support our efforts in providing effective HR policy and other labor relations support within our healthcare and corporate teams. Are you a dedicated, forward-thinking human resources and/or labor relations professional? Do you have great experience in navigating multiple unionized landscapes, providing strategic HR and labor relations support to multi-level stakeholder groups, ensuring proactive problem solving, championing best practices and ensuring regulatory compliance? If so, were excited to welcome you to apply to join our team as a Human Resources Client Partner!POSITION OVERVIEWAs an HR Client Partner, you will advise, coach, and support management personnel in the management of human resources related operations, including but not limited to: employee and labour relations issues, interpretation of various employment/legal documentation, creation and delivery of training/development material, cross functional HR team support, recruitment/selection process, attendance and return to work matters, including Duty to Accommodate, etc. Key Responsibilities: Employee & Labour Relations: Coach and support management with respect to grievance processes, investigations, layoff and recall processes, and other employee related issues involving performance, disciplinary action, and attendance management. Stakeholders Engagement: Work as a strategic partner to multi-level stakeholder groups in order to ensure that organizational initiatives are supported through liaising with unions and other HR teams to exchange information and process updates from a labor relations standpoint. HR Policy Education and Training: Develop and present education and training on Human Resources related topics, such as: Employee Relations/ Labour Relations Collective Agreement Interpretation; New Managers Orientation; New/Revised HRCP programs/initiatives. Project Management: Complete relevant documentations; Identify, develop and implement special projects and initiatives to continuously improve the organizations capacity to deliver on HR/labor relations initiatives. Process/Practice Improvement: Monitor emerging labor/employee relations issues/trendsand identify opportunities for process improvement across the organization.What You Bring to the Table: Education: Completion of Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline or a recognized Human Resource Management Certificate (equivalencies may be considered). Experience: Minimum one (1) to three (3) years Labour Relations experience specifically supporting a unionized environment is required. Solid understanding of collective agreements, and related legislation. Skills: Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and listening skills. Discretion, Diplomacy and Tact. Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and group facilitation skills.Efficient and effective investigation, analysis, problem solving, organizational and time management skills. Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook and internet software application.Some Required Competencies Include: Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: You excel at strategic relationship building and are able to leverage professional connections to deliver on the different areas of work that contribute to the vision of the organization. Collaboration & Communication: Understand the relational dynamics between your team and other cross functional teams within the organization. Work closely with HR, leadership, department heads and other stakeholder groups to ensure a unified approach to administering HR/labor relations legislations, culture-building, and healthcare service delivery. Passion: A genuine commitment to improving the healthcare experience for both employees and patients as well as a knack for leading HR/labor relations initiatives within a complex, multi-unionized organization. Business Acumen and Resilience: You understand healthcare and business! You have theskills to keep your eyes on the goal while effectively juggling multiple balls on both hands! Youre able to pivot and reevaluate priorities in a dynamic and ever-changing work environment while ensuring consistency and alignment with the overarching goal.What We Offer: A collaborative and innovative work environment where you can make a real difference. An organization that shines the spotlight on and celebrates individual efforts and teamwork. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization. A culture that values work-life balance and well-being. Ready to Transform Healthcare with Us? If youre ready to take your HR/labor relations expertise to the next level and contribute to a high-impact healthcare organization, wed love to hear from you! Apply now and help us maintain a culture of best practices and compliance with HR/labor relations legislations that support the realization of a thriving workforce.