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Job Title


Human Resources Business Partner


Company : Ymcanab


Location : Edmonton, Alberta


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the Role Reporting to the Director, People & Culture, the HRBP provides proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented support in all facets of Human Resources. As a skilled generalist, the HRBP approaches all work through the lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion ensuring alignment with the organizations mission, values, and community impact. Using sound judgement, the HRBP provides valuable support, coaching, guidance, and strategic partnership to leaders within an assigned client group. This role is focused on enhancing employee experience, strengthening organizational culture while driving strong organizational outcomes. The HRBP builds strong relationships across the People & Culture team and the broader organization to advance organizational effectiveness and mission delivery. Responsibilities Develop a strong understanding of the needs of internal clients and program areas to provide strong consultative support on a variety of Human Resources issues, as a valued strategic partner. Partner with leaders to implement effective and sustainable people and talent management strategies, including workforce planning, organizational design, total rewards, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development. Facilitate and support the process of evaluating new positions and assessing positions submitted for classification review. Provide talent acquisition advice and support recruitment processes, with a focus on attracting mission-aligned, diverse talent, for senior level and leadership roles. Interpret and advise on policies, procedures, terms and conditions of employment, and relevant legislative frameworks. Support and participate in crossfunctional HR projects and initiatives focused on recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and talent development. Provide leadership and guidance to the HR Coordinator(s) through regular coaching, performance feedback, and development support to enhance HR service delivery. Consult with leaders on all aspects of performance development and management including coaching, goal setting, performance planning, and performance management. Support and facilitate exit interviews, value stream reviews, team development initiatives, employee focus groups, conflict resolution discussions and immigration/work permit support and tracking. Conduct workplace investigations, producing high-quality, legally sound reports and recommendations, including strategies to restore and strengthen team dynamics. Support leaders with interpreting employee experience survey results and developing and implementing action plans. Qualifications Degree in Human Resources or a related field. A minimum of 5 years experience as a HR generalist, utilizing a business partner approach is required. CPHR designation is preferred. Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, program participants, staff and volunteers. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging. Employment Eligibility and Other Requirements In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview. If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr