Human Resources Business Partner Intern (Halifax)

Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. Human Resources Business Partner Human Resources Team Comprehensive health, vision, and dental perks plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety Serve as a strategic partner for business leaders, providing consultation, coaching and guidance on HR initiatives Provide confidential operational and tactical advice, counsel and support leaders in all functional areas including employee and labour relations, performance and development, employee engagement and retention, recruitment, workforce planning, attendance, abilities and performance management Develop relationships with front line Managers to foster ongoing and open conversation and trust, serve as leadership coach and confidant, providing necessary counsel and feedback necessary to increase leadership capacity Support foreign worker program initiatives, abilities management and leave of absence administration Provide guidance on and/or represent the organization at grievance meetings, where applicable and serve as subject matter expert in the interpretation and administration of Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions Support collective bargaining process; facilitate post-bargaining rollout and training initiatives Participate in the review, revision, introduction and implementation of new or updated HR policies, programs, guidelines and processes. Provide guidance on, and interpretation of HR policies, procedures and processes Investigate and manage complex employee and labour issues including but not limited to internal investigations, performance and attendance management, and progressive discipline to ensure the health of the organization and to support relationships between front line employees and management teams Ensure employee and resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: Undergraduate degree with a concentration in a Human Resource discipline or equivalent obtained through training and experience Minimum of five (5) years experience dealing with complex HR issues in a unionized environment Working knowledge of Nova Scotia employment, labour and Human Rights legislation and other multiple human resource disciplines including, employee and labour relations, diversity & inclusion, performance management, compensation practices, and organizational development Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced work environment Strong inter-personal, oral and written communication skills A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care. # Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ps4ax