Job Description

Job ID : 3069Closing Date : 08/02/2024This position could be located in the following location(s): NOVA Head Office - Calgary, AB; Manufacturing East Region - Sarnia, ON; Pittsburgh Corporate Admin - Pittsburgh, PA; Red Deer Executive Place - Red Deer, AB

• This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are:At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Reporting to the Director, Human Resources Business Consulting & Policy Governance, the primary purpose of this position is to focus on strategic business challenges and to provide HR support to business leaders and teams within NOVA Chemicals. As a strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will deliver meaningful insights to business leaders as well as advocate and champion the organizational values, culture and HR service delivery model within the business. The HRBP also plays a significant coaching role with business leaders to enable leadership capability and capacity within their function.You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Be an active participant at the leadership table by providing insight on business issues and advocating for people and organizational priorities.
• Provide education, advice, coaching and consulting to business leaders.
• Translate business demands and needs into HR people strategy and ensure consistency with organization standards.
• Support the business on key HR activities such as Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Organizational Design and Change Leadership.
• Influence the design of HR programs and the roll out of programs designed in partnership with HR Centers of Expertise (CoEs).
• Provide feedback on HR services to HR Operations and Centers of Excellence (CoEs).
• Offer subject matter expertise in change leadership for client change projects using the disciplined approach of the NOVA Change Leadership Framework.
• Provide direction and targeted coaching on utilizing the NOVA Change Leadership Framework.
• Work with leaders to identify and act on specific opportunities to enhance team and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide a reliable and predictable client experience across the organization through consistent application and alignment of HR policies, programs and practices.
• Assists leaders in the design and delivery of appropriate and pro-active interventions to enhance employee engagement.

What We Are Looking For:

• University graduate (preferably in Commerce or Human Resource Management) with 10+ years of related experience and continued professional development or typically 14+ years combination of post-secondary education and experience and continued professional development.
• Superior communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues across the organization.
• Strong coaching skills, ability to influence, organizational awareness and managerial courage.
• Change Leadership experience.
• Ability to earn support from key stakeholders through their ability to influence change.
• Apply judgment to data to support business decision making.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Results orientation with ability to proactively anticipate issues/business needs and take initiative to recommend solutions.
• Able to develop, evaluate and recommend solutions to problems.
• Possess agility to effectively manage multiple priorities and adjust heavy workload and changing priorities.
• High degree of initiative, innovation and ability to take on projects with minimal direction.

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered to the nearest geographical NOVA Chemicals\' location for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires up to 10% travel
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver\'s license

Why NOVA Chemicals?NOVA Chemicals\' flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the \xe2\x80\x9cTotal Rewards\xe2\x80\x9d package used to reward employees.Check Us Out Online:

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