Human Resources Client Partner

Athabasca University's Human Resources and Employee Relations team is currently recruiting for the position of Human Resources Client Partner. 

The Position

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources the Human Resources Client Partner (HRCP) is a member of the HR Management Team responsible for partnering with leaders across the organization in providing Human Resource expertise and support.

As a member of the HR leadership team, the HRCP serves as the ambassador for the HR department and demonstrates and models Athabasca University's Strategic Plan - Like No Other in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

As a Strategic Business Partner and Human Resources Generalist, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining client portfolios and for providing a consultative service in the areas of Recruitment and Retention, Performance Management, Organizational Development; Employee Relations; Labour Relations; Crisis Management; Employee Training and Development; and Leadership Training and Development.

The HRCP is also responsible for participating in the development and delivery of Human Resources operational and strategic departmental goals.

Qualifications 

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Human Resources and/or Labour Relations plus a minimum of 5 years' related experience is required.  Certification of or progression toward a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Human Resources and Employment Services practices and the ability to identify and address client and University needs is required.  Experience in a unionized environment is required.  Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills with demonstrated written, verbal and presentation skills considered an asset. 
• Strong knowledge of HRIS and information technology as well as a strong functionality of Microsoft Office Suite and database computer programs is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Human Resources Client Partner
 

Contact Information

For more information regarding this position, please contact Angela Meier, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected].

 

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.