HR Business Partnerships Analyst

We care for people. Together Alberta Health Services (AHS), the largest health care provider in Canada, is an organization focused on providing safe, high quality, patient-and-family centered care. We achieve this through our workforce of more than 108,000 employees, 7,700 medical staff and 15,600 volunteers who are dedicated to serving a population of 4.1 million Albertans. Alberta Health Services offers a challenging work environment that provides opportunities for personal achievement and career growth. AHS also supports on-going professional development through funding, internal and external educational opportunities. Eligible employees enjoy a full range of benefits including life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Local Authority Pension Plan, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, as well as medical, dental, and extended health care benefits.

The HR Analyst (HRA) is part of the HR Business Partnership Team, working closely with the HR Advisor for their portfolio area and reporting to the Manager / Senior Advisor HR Business Partnerships. The HR Analyst - Human Resource Business Partnerships works with a high degree of independence to provide support to various stakeholders including employees, managers, and HR Advisors. Duties include basic collective agreement interpretation, processing recognition of previous experience, temporary position extensions, FTE changes, site transfers, review of union seniority dates and addressing client inquiries. The HRA is also involved with assisting with special projects, developing various reports and supporting the duty to accommodate / return to work process. Situations will require HRA's to be proactive in generating ideas and engaging others to continually improve quality and processes. The HRA communicates effectively and strategically while delivering various and, at times, complex information in a diplomatic and concise manner to all stakeholders. The HRA investigates situations as required, engages HR Specialty Teams and Service areas for resolution of issues and identifies when HR Advisor support is required. These duties require maintaining current and up to date knowledge pertaining to areas such as Recruitment and Staffing, Compensation, Employee and Labour Relations and Position Management. This position adheres to the Human Resources Philosophy of ‘any door is the right door' by ensuring all clients and/or inquiries are resolved and/or seamlessly relayed to the appropriate HR or related staff.

A minimum of a Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related area is required. Previous experience in a Human Resources role is required. Excellent knowledge of computer software includes Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, and Outlook) and Human Resource Management Information Systems (e-People/PeopleSoft) are essential.

Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability as well as patience and flexibility in facilitating stakeholders with processes. Strong teamwork, organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with all levels of the organization is essential. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills. Client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. Professionalism and the ability to respond to changing priorities in a busy detail-oriented work environment. Proven ability to work with stakeholders to achieve goals within an organization and ideally, within a unionized work environment. Strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to work with others to achieve common goals with internal and external stakeholders. Flexibility to be able to move seamlessly through varied scenarios and competing priorities on a daily basis.

Human Resources experience ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is preferred; (healthcare and/or union environment experience is an asset). Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development is an asset. Experience with administrative policies, procedures and standards pertaining to staffing, recruitment, employee and labour relations is preferred.