People & Culture Partner

Are you an intermediate or senior human resources generalist who is a proven relationship builder committed to a high level of customer service

In this role, you'll provide consulting and advisory services to a client group and support an organization that is passionate about the health and safety of workplaces across the province. The environment is fast paced, challenging, and equally rewarding.

How you'll make a difference: You'll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.

This is a temporary opportunity of approximately 12 months.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

As a People & Culture business partner you'll be providing expertise advice, support, and services in a variety of human resources areas including:

• Acts as a trusted advisor to leaders by building strong relationships and applying HR expertise to support business priorities
• Provides day-to-day coaching and guidance to managers to strengthen leadership capability, team performance, and employee experience
• Delivers proactive support across a variety of HR areas including labour relations, performance development, succession planning, and disability management
• Works with business units in supporting their people priorities by partnering and delivering sustainable solutions as business needs grow and evolve Supports, contributes to the development of, and leverages programs and initiatives in partnership with People and Culture COE's
• Champions consistent application of HR policies and best practices to ensure fairness, compliance, and organizational alignment Builds collaboration across teams by working closely with business leaders to integrate programs and optimize people solutions
• Participates in supporting enterprise-wide initiatives and projects, organizational change and continuous improvement Guides managers to best practices, behaviours, supports and engagement in creating a positive workplace culture
• Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

We're looking for people who can:

• Thrive in a challenging and dynamic setting, building and maintaining strong working relationships across the organization as part of the management team
• Develop an in-depth understanding of their clients' business needs and proactively apply people and culture leadership and practices in the delivery of HR programs and initiatives
• Apply strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Use strong facilitation to coach and guide managers in resolving workplace issues to create a positive and respectful employee experience
• Provide expert guidance in performance development, workforce planning and change management
• Be proficient with computer systems, HRIS and/or PeopleSoft, and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to develop, analyze and present information to clients and management

Your background and experience

• A bachelor's degree with a concentration in human resources or a related discipline
• A minimum of five years of experience as an HR generalist
• Experience in a unionized setting is preferred
• Labour relations background is strongly preferred
• Operational experience is a requirement
• CPHR designation (or working towards completion) is an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• 4 weeks of vacation
• Extensive health care and dental benefits
• Sick leave

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $95,241 - $115,717/ yearly

Want to apply?
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.