Human Resources Business Partner

Saskatchewan Blue Cross®(SBC), one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, is currently recruiting for a full-time permanent  Human Resources Business Partner . Saskatchewan Blue Cross is pleased to offer flexible work options which include an opportunity to work full-time in office or participate in a hybrid work arrangement from our Saskatoon office.
JOB FUNCTION  Reporting to the Manager, People Operations & Facilities, the Human Resources Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning, policy interpretation, and employee departures. As a member of the People & Culture team, this role supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of human resources programs and services that align with organizational priorities.

Working collaboratively with leaders and employees across the organization, the Human Resources Business Partner fosters a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
WHY CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS?  We’re driven by a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness and have a lot of exciting things ahead of us. We’re improving our members’ experiences through investment in our people, technology, services and products. When you join our team, you’re joining an organization where employees are valued, recognized for their contributions and empowered to make us stronger.

The wellbeing of our employees, our members, our partners and our communities is at the heart of our operations.
Our industry is evolving fast, and so are we! We’re looking for people who:
Share our values
Believe that creating great experiences is totally within their control
Collaborate and always set others up for success
Build positive relationships and an understanding of what Company and Employee’s needs are
See solutions and possibilities (not problems!)
Are simply outstanding at what they do
RESPONSIBILITIES &

ACCOUNTABILITIES   Establish and maintain effective relationships with both leaders and employees across all levels of the organization, focused primarily on assigned business units
Act as a key resource, expert and liaison with other departments by working in partnership with leaders and supporting them in carrying out their people leadership responsibilities
Provide timely advice, guidance and information to employees and leaders in the areas of employee engagement, talent development, performance enablement, employment legislation, workforce planning and interpretation and application of company policies and practices
Participate in the analysis, research and review of jobs and the development of descriptions and postings
Partner with business unit leaders through talent acquisition activities supporting the successful hiring of strong talent
Support the development and implementation of programs and initiatives aligned with SBC’s people practices and workplace culture
Collaborate with the Total Rewards & Wellness team to inform on business unit impacts
Create letters, presentations, proposals, statistical and narrative reports in support of people programs
Support the delivery and achievement of People & Culture’s strategic goals and initiatives
Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance including legislation pertaining to employees such as OH&S, Employment Standards, Privacy, Human Rights and Workers’ Compensation within assigned business units
Serve as a culture champion - promoting a positive and engaging work environment
Embrace and support change within the department and organization
Participate and act as a representative on cross departmental teams or committees
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