Human Resources Business Partner

• Company: IWK Health
• Req ID: 222965
• Department/Program: Labour Relations and HR Partnerships, People Services
• Location: Halifax
• Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until 10/29/2027 x 1 position(s)
• Union Status: Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
• Compensation: $41.9479 - $52.4348 /hour
• Closing Date: July 3, 2026

This position is not a designated position; however, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Please self-identify on your application.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Labour Relations & HR Partnerships, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a problem solver, change agent, and service‑oriented business partner who coaches, consults, and supports all levels of management, including Managers, Directors, Senior Leadership, and employees within our complex unionized and non‑unionized environment. The HRBP has both an internal and external focus and must always be aware of the broader implications in the provincial health system of all decisions.

The HRBP builds strong relationships within the designated client groups, works collaboratively and leverages relationships with Subject Matter Experts (SME) across the IWK, and is committed to understanding the business and needs of clients. Key areas of focus for this position include strategic consulting, coaching and advising leaders on employee and labour relations, performance management, performance development, progressive discipline, interpretation and application of the collective agreements and employment legislation, grievance and arbitration handling, administrative and respectful workplace investigations, technological changes, attendance management, collective bargaining, essential services planning, workforce planning, organizational design and succession planning.

Hours of Work

7.5‑hour shifts; Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Hybrid position with flexibility required to meet with clients on site as needed).

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Human Resources or bachelor’s degree and a Certificate in Human Resources Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources consulting role within a highly unionized environment with multiple unions and/or collective agreements; experience in a variety of human resource functional areas in a unionized environment will be considered; health care or government environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements, employment guides, and relevant legislation, Labour Code, Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPOP), and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication skills (verbal and written), and relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated consultative, influencing, and coaching skills.
• Effective work practice – accountable, dependable, flexible, persevering, and results‑oriented.
• Effective research and analytical thinking skills.
• Effective facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint), MS Internet Explorer, online recruitment systems, and SAP.
• Knowledge of health care issues and Human Resources trends.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization, research, analytical, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to work in a busy environment with frequently changing priorities.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.