Human Resources Business Partner
Pacific Blue Cross
Date: 1 day ago
City: Burnaby, BC
Contract type: Part time
About Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability, and giving back to the community.
Perks
Your experience in managing labour relations issues, understanding labour and employment law, HR policies and practices, and administration of the collective agreement are key to success in this role.
This hybrid role currently includes two or three days a week from home and two or three days a week at our Burnaby, BC head office.
Ways This Position Makes An Impact
As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will provide managers with coaching, guidance, and facilitate training on a variety of employee and labour relations issues including employee and labour relations issues, HR policies and practices, performance management, attendance management, grievance and dispute resolution, progressive discipline, organizational changes, and administration of the collective agreement.
You would work with managers to review trends to recommend actions to ensure positive organizational changes and continued employee engagement. You would assess employee pain points and work with managers to develop workable solutions.
In this role you would conduct investigations on employee relations matters such as discipline, work performance, attendance management, bullying and harassment, and coordinating appropriate corrective behaviour.
The HRBP would create employee communications and letters pertaining to collective agreement administration.
You would ensure employees adherence and compliance to policies and programs related to Labour Relations strategy, collective agreement, labour codes and recommend changes to policies and programs.
In this role you would support management through the grievance and arbitration process at all stages.
You would track and report metrics related to performance, absenteeism, and other labour relations matters for management and provide recommendations based on the metrics.
Qualifications You Bring To This Role
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.
Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability, and giving back to the community.
Perks
- Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
- Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
- Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
- Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
- PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.
- Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!
- We are searching for a permanent Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team.
- The starting salary will be determined based on a combination of skills, education, and experience. The salary range is $76,800 to $115,200 per year.
Your experience in managing labour relations issues, understanding labour and employment law, HR policies and practices, and administration of the collective agreement are key to success in this role.
This hybrid role currently includes two or three days a week from home and two or three days a week at our Burnaby, BC head office.
Ways This Position Makes An Impact
As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will provide managers with coaching, guidance, and facilitate training on a variety of employee and labour relations issues including employee and labour relations issues, HR policies and practices, performance management, attendance management, grievance and dispute resolution, progressive discipline, organizational changes, and administration of the collective agreement.
You would work with managers to review trends to recommend actions to ensure positive organizational changes and continued employee engagement. You would assess employee pain points and work with managers to develop workable solutions.
In this role you would conduct investigations on employee relations matters such as discipline, work performance, attendance management, bullying and harassment, and coordinating appropriate corrective behaviour.
The HRBP would create employee communications and letters pertaining to collective agreement administration.
You would ensure employees adherence and compliance to policies and programs related to Labour Relations strategy, collective agreement, labour codes and recommend changes to policies and programs.
In this role you would support management through the grievance and arbitration process at all stages.
You would track and report metrics related to performance, absenteeism, and other labour relations matters for management and provide recommendations based on the metrics.
Qualifications You Bring To This Role
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business with a major in Human Resources, or equivalent discipline.
- 5 – 8 years of experience in a Labour Relations capacity, advising managers on all employee relations matters in a unionized environment including performance management, administrative and progressive discipline processes, grievance management, conflict resolution, and terminations.
- Extensive knowledge of labour relations and related employment legislation and practice
- A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, or equivalent.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.
We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.
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