Human Resources (HR) Partner EO-251

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the HR Partner provides HR advice and coaching to Leaders in their client group in order to develop and implement human resource and talent strategies, improve service, achieve goals, and resolve issues. The HR Partner provides knowledge and expertise on all aspects of the employment relationship including, talent acquisition and management, total compensation, learning & development, performance management, and employee engagement. The HR Partner also provides interpretation and advice related to collective agreements, non-contract terms and conditions, legal statutes and organizational policy and collaborates with leaders to negotiate resolution to labour relations and employee relations issues. The HR Partner promotes and fosters a consultative and problem-solving approach that contributes to the achievement of the goals and objectives of Island Health and works closely with colleagues throughout the People Portfolio for program direction, professional guidance, and expertise. A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related area such as Human Resource or Business Administration and five (5) years' recent related experience in a large, complex, multi-union organization.