University of Calgary
Description
Be a strategic HR leader in a world-class academic institution.
The University of Calgary is seeking experienced HR Partners (HRP) to drive strategic HR initiatives by working alongside clients to develop and deliver innovative people solutions that support faculty, staff, and leadership in achieving institutional excellence. This is a unique opportunity to influence people strategy, shape organizational culture, and contribute to an environment where academic and administrative excellence thrives.
About the Role
As an HRP, you will act as a trusted advisor and partner to senior leaders across the university to align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring an engaged and high-performing workforce. You will provide expertise in workforce planning, leadership coaching, employee relations, organizational development, client support, and project management, ensuring HR policies and practices support the university’s mission. While you will operate at a strategic level with senior leaders, you can move seamlessly to an operational mode and turn ideas into action.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with university leaders to develop and execute strategic workforce plans.
- Coach and advise managers on leadership, performance management, and team development.
- Provide HR expertise in employee relations, workplace culture, and compliance.
- Support innovative talent acquisition, retention, and diversity strategies.
- Deliver exceptional HR client support and manage key HR projects to drive transformation.
Why Join Us?
At the University of Calgary, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We offer:
- A meaningful role that contributes to academic success and institutional growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Who We’re Looking For
- A creative problem solver with strong business acumen.
- HR professional with 10 years of experience (5+ years as an HRP or senior HR role).
- Strong strategic thinker who can align HR initiatives with institutional priorities.
- Excellent relationship-builder with coaching skills to guide university leaders.
- An individual with expertise in workforce planning, talent management, and change leadership.
- A collaborative, forward-thinking HR leader who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Experienced HR project manager with the ability to deliver HR solutions that drive business outcomes.
If you are ready to drive strategic HR transformation at one of Canada’s leading universities, we invite you to apply today!
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar advisory role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Certified HR professional designation.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, HR best practices, and collective agreements in an academic or public sector environment.
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior leaders, faculty, and staff.
- Experience in organizational design, change management, and leadership coaching.
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize and comprehend complex issues, policies, regulatory and legislative requirements and information affecting client’s environment.
- High proficiency in HR technology systems (HRIS), data analytics, project management tools, and reporting platforms.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Application Deadline: March 17, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This Regular Full-time position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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