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Job Title


HR Business Partner


Company : Aplin


Location : Edmonton, Alberta


Created : 2025-06-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you a seasoned HR professional looking for a true Business Partner role where you willwork alongside leaders, influence decisions, and shape the future of your client groups? If you thrive in fast-changing environments and enjoy the challenge of complex employee and labour relations in a unionized setting, we want to meet you.This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on generalist with experience navigating the unique realities of unionized environments, collective bargaining, job evaluation, and workforce transitions in resource-constrained sectors.What Youll Be Doing:Partner closely with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, change management, and employee engagement strategiesLead and support complex employee and labour relations matters, including investigations, grievances, and union discussionsGuide leaders through performance management, conflict resolution, terminations, and return-to-work casesFacilitate succession planning conversations and talent reviews within your client groupsConduct job classification reviews using established methodologies and provide sound recommendationsParticipate in job evaluations, organizational restructures, and reclassification processesCollaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on senior-level recruitment and hiring panelsActively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share ideas for enhancing HR processes and programsSupport leaders in interpreting and applying multiple collective agreements and employment legislationQualifications:5+ years of progressive HR generalist/business partner experiencein a unionized settingProven ability to manageemployee and labour relations cases, grievances, and investigationswith confidenceExperience withjob classification and compensation reviewsusing recognized methodologiesSolid knowledge ofworkforce planning, organizational design, and talent management practicesComfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments where no two days look the sameStrong influencing skills able to build trust, coach leaders, and confidently guide tough conversationsEDI-informed mindset and a collaborative, open-minded approach to process improvements and people leadershipDavid Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.