Are you an intermediate or senior human resources generalist
who is a proven relationship builder committed to a high level of customer
service
In this role, you’ll 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.
How you’ll make a difference: You’ll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.
This is a temporary opportunity of approximately 12 months.
Where you’ll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.
As a People & Culture business partner you’ll be
providing expertise advice, support, and services in a variety of human
resources areas including:
-
Acts
as a trusted advisor to leaders by building strong relationships and
applying HR expertise to support business priorities
- Provides
day-to-day coaching and guidance to managers to strengthen leadership
capability, team performance, and employee experience
- Delivers
proactive support across a variety of HR areas including labour relations,
performance development, succession planning, and disability management
- Works
with business units in supporting their people priorities by partnering
and delivering sustainable solutions as business needs grow and evolve
Supports,
contributes to the development of, and leverages programs and
initiatives in partnership with People and Culture COE’s
- Champions
consistent application of HR policies and best practices to ensure
fairness, compliance, and organizational alignment
Builds
collaboration across teams by working closely with business leaders to
integrate programs and optimize people solutions
- Participates
in supporting enterprise-wide initiatives and projects,
organizational change and continuous improvement
Guides
managers to best practices, behaviours, supports and engagement in
creating a positive workplace culture
- Consistently
models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all
WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative,
accountable, and forward thinking.
We’re looking for people 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’ 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
Your background and experience
- A bachelor’s
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
- Labour
relations background is strongly 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
We’ll consider equivalent combinations of education and
experience
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and 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 ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect 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.
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Our benefits
As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
- 4 weeks of vacation
- Extensive health care and dental benefits
- Sick leave
Learn more: Find out what we offer.
Salary: $95,241 - $115,717/ yearly
Want to apply?
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.