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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don't hesitate to apply - submit your application today!
Position Details
Posting Summary
Competition Number 20260010A/S
Position Title HR Business Partner
Faculty/Department Human Resources
Unit Human Resources - Org Dev & People Programs
Employee Group Out of Scope
Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public.
CUPE 5791 Job Family
Category Staff
Number of Vacancies 1
Position Summary
Are you passionate about shaping organizational success through innovative HR strategies? Join our dynamic team at the University of Regina as an HR Business Partner within the Organizational Development and People Programs team.
As an integral part of our team, reporting to the Sr. HR Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership and line managers to drive the delivery of comprehensive HR programs, policies, systems, and processes. Your primary focus will be tailoring these initiatives to meet the diverse needs of academic and administrative leaders across our esteemed University.
What You'll Do:

• Strategic Support: Provide high-level strategic support to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with the University Strategic Plan.
• Consultative Role: Offer guidance and support to all levels of management on a range of HR issues, emphasizing organizational enhancement and individual employee success.
• HR Function Oversight: Work collaboratively with HR professionals across various functions within the HR Team, including strategic planning, recruitment, organizational development, diversity and inclusion, immigration impact on recruitment, and change management.
• Performance Management: Assist management with performance-related matters, processes, and necessary development or training needs.
• Policy Implementation: Consult on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and the five collective agreements on Campus.
• Cultural Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of faculty and administrative units, their operational plans, budget, and culture to enhance engagement and commitment to HR advisory services.
• Consistency and Prioritization: Collaborate with the Director and fellow HR Partners to ensure consistency and prioritization of HR advice, policies, and procedures throughout the organization.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential risks associated with complex HR issues across multiple functions.
• Data-Driven Insights: Assess and analyze critical workforce metrics and data to provide informed insights driving decision-making and strategy for the client's leadership team.
• Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned - your role is dynamic and essential to our success!

To be successful in this role, you must be:

• Adaptive - you can shift gears from complex strategy discussions to rolling up your sleeves to get things done;
• A strong communicator - you are able to adapt your communication style to work collaboratively with all levels of the university;
• A leader - you inspire and motivate others, you are a trusted advisor for Senior Leaders and a builder of strategic partnerships;
• A champion of change - you tap into your creative instincts to find opportunities for improvement, you know how to create buy in and you focus on results; and
• A relationship builder - you know how to form trusted partnerships with people at all levels of the University.

Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we're more than just a campus - we're a community! Join our team and enjoy:

• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
• Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You'll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
• Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!

If you are passionate about driving organizational success through HR excellence, we encourage you to apply today!
Position Requirements
What You'll Bring to this Position:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field; and
• 5 years' experience in providing strategic human resources support and advice.
• Preference will be given for individuals who have experience providing human resource services in a unionized environment.
• A CPHR designation is considered an asset.

Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:

• Exceptional knowledge of human resource legislation including the Saskatchewan Employment Act and SHRC legislation;
• Excellent knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines including but not limited to talent acquisition, employee onboarding, performance management, coaching, organizational diagnosis, and contemporary practises in employee engagement;
• An understanding of the value of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment;
• Experience coaching and providing advice on complex people relations issues (e.g., performance management, employee engagement, restructuring, change management);
• Strong ability to actively seek opportunities to consult, influence, build and sustain successful relationships and gain alignment with Institutional and Human Resource priorities to accomplish University objectives;
• Strong customer service orientation and planning, priority setting and negotiation skills to manage multiple clients with competing priorities;
• Analytical, critical thinking, independent thinking, planning and organizational skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities;
• Good follow-up and follow-through to ensure deliverables;
• Ability to use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, resourcefulness and a passion for client service;
• Ability to maintain and build strong positive working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, administrators, students and the general public;
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures; and
• Previous experience working in unionized environments, higher education or the broader public sector is considered an asset.

Physical Demands
Pay Grade OOS 6
Salary Range $80,377 - $120,563 Annually
Status Permanent
Work Hours
Monday-Friday; 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
Duration (if Term/Temporary)
Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time
Preference Posting Indigenous People, Visible Minority, Person with a Disability, Woman
Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Job Open Date 01/14/2026
Job Close Date 01/27/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Application Instructions
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.
We know imposter syndrome can get in the way, but we truly value diverse perspectives. Don't hesitate to apply - submit your application today!
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
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