Job Description

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  Job requisition number 037626
  
  Job location Richmond
  
  Full-time / part-time Full-time
  
  Posting period From 01/06/2023 to 01/19/2023

Overview
Are you an intermediate or senior human resources generalist who is a proven relationship builder committed to a high level of customer service? Do you have experience in labour relations, disability management, job design, change management, and workforce planning? We have a 2-year temporary opportunity for a People & Culture Business Partner to join a team of seasoned human resources professionals. In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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. If you\xe2\x80\x99re interested in joining a growing People and Culture team in a role that will expose you to a variety of areas and provide excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, then we want to hear from you. What you\'ll do

As a People & Culture business partner you\xe2\x80\x99ll be providing expertise advice, support, and services in a variety of human resources areas including:

• Labour relations
• Performance development and coaching
• Leadership development and succession planning
• Disability management
• HR policies
• Programs/initiatives
• Job design
• Change and transition management

Is this a good fit for you?
We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone 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\xe2\x80\x99 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

You also possess strong capabilities in:

• Results management: You are well equipped to set goals and objectives, devise plans for achievement of goals, monitor progress, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
• Creative thinking: You can see new possibilities, find connections between disparate ideas, and reframe thinking about an issue; you are innovative and can use new ideas or perspectives to solve difficult problems.
• Change management: You know how to establish the need for change, initiate effective plans for required changes, influence others to participate in change, and integrate new ways of working.
• Customer service focus: You have a strong customer service orientation founded on understanding the business needs and pressures of our clients, and the ability to proactively identify needs and take action to resolve issues.
• Influencing: You are persuasive and know when to be appropriately persistent in influencing clients and stakeholders; you can help managers align their actions and decisions with WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s organizational goals and experience framework.
• Organizational awareness: You understand the value of building and maintaining positive relationships; you know who the key stakeholders are, and how and when to involve them; and instinctually know when to use diplomacy or assertiveness to achieve objectives.

Your experience and educational background:

• A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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
• Operational experience is a requirement
• CPHR designation (or working towards completion) is an asset
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Application requirements: You must submit your application and cover letter by 4:30pm on the closing date of the competition. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email HR Testing Accommodation (SM) at the time you submit your application. Who are we? At WorkSafeBC, we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases do occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers\xe2\x80\x99 compensation system today and for future generations. We\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the almost 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province. WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect. We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which reflects 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC? It\xe2\x80\x99s challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent 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 benefits Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you\'ll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work \xe2\x80\x94 and life. Learn more about what we offer. Please note that this position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Thank you, in advance, for applying.