Human Resources Specialist - Flexible hours

The Human Resources department ensures employees feel valued supported and empowered to pursue bold ambitions and fulfilling careers. Be part of a team dedicated to helping every employee thrive and make the most of their SAIT journey.
Reporting to the Director Strategic HR Partnerships and Advisory the Human Resource Advisor is the first point of contact for leaders and employees on human resource related issues and provides Tier2 support for all other employee collaboration with the Strategic Human Resource Business Partners they will be supporting diverse client portfolios within a fast-paced environment.
This role is responsible for balancing business needs with the interpretation and application of SAIT HR policies/procedures collective agreements and related provincial and federal responsibilities for this role would include job classification and compensation recruitment job descriptions labour & employee relations including investigations and grievances performance management and HR project work.
Provide guidance to leaders Human Resources colleagues and other employees on the interpretation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreements at SAIT.
Understand people management trends in the different departments and contribute to knowledge management and Human Resources success.
Support leaders with non-medical accommodation requests; Operational partner on organization and position management provides advice and consultation to leaders during classifications and re-classifications processes and provides recommendations to clients on salary equity considerations.
Responsible for the contract optimization project implementation acting as a key resource for internal consultation in continuous improvement and innovation efforts and an SME for leaders consultation on the processes.
Participate in and/or lead initiatives/projects to support the Human Resources team and their clients (i.e. Collective Agreement negotiation - compensation and negotiation projects).
Support the success of the Human Resources Client Teams including cross-collaboration across Human Resources.
Contribute to the development implementation and promotion of SAIT HR policies procedures and programs.
Align and support Human Resources Mission Vision and Values into daily responsibilities and the FIRST principles in the advice provided.
Degree or Post-Secondary Diploma in relevant area (HR Business Mgt Administration)
~3 - 5 years experience in a HR generalist or HR advisor role experience in a unionized environment is a definite asset

~ HR SPECIALIST - P2038

Paid Leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
January 27th 2026
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