Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Position #: 461

Location: Ottawa

Salary Range (CA$): $74,981 - $90,339

Duration: Permanent

Who Can Apply: Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada

Closing Date: 21/03/18

 

Description

As a Human Resources Business Partner for a client portfolio, you will provide frontline integrated HR solutions for all levels of IDRC staff in Ottawa. In particular, you will make a difference by providing strategic HR leadership, advice and guidance to directors, managers and employees and by putting creative solutions in place to meet operational challenges, and to add strategic value. You will partner with clients in a diverse range of areas such as: workforce planning, job classification and organizational design, international and national talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, performance management and employee relations.

 

Candidate Profile  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or other related fields

• Professional HR designation is an asset 

 

Experience

• Five years of experience in providing strategic advice and guidance to all levels of staff  in the areas of workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management and employee relations

• Experience recruiting at an international level is an asset

 

Language

• Bilingual position (English and French) at an advanced level

 

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of human resources trends, disciplines and best practices

• Broad knowledge and understanding of relevant HR legislation, policies and processes

• Comprehensive understanding of the link between talent and other HR initiatives including  organizational plans and strategies

• Understanding of international development and recruitment is an asset

 

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills, discretion and diplomacy

• Ability to think strategically and analyze complex situations

• Sound judgment in providing strategic advice and recommendations

• Strong verbal communication skills which influence and inform as well as writing abilities to produce high quality documents

• Superior organizational and coordination skills with attention to details

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure

• Team player and ability to establish and maintain a professional network

• Client-service orientation

 

Additional Information

Although this is a permanent position, we will consider a secondment.

 

The results of this selection process may be used to staff other similar positions in the near future. For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.

 

How to Apply

Please provide a cover letter along with your CV, setting out precise examples of how your experience, qualifications, and skills match those required for this position.

 

We appreciate the interest of all candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

At IDRC, we value diversity and strive to build a workforce reflective of Canadian society by promoting employment equity. If you are an Aboriginal person, a member of a visible minority group, a person with a disability, or a woman, we especially encourage you to apply and self-identity.

 

We are also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

 

Should you have questions concerning the application process that are not answered by these Frequently Asked Questions or encounter technical difficulties, please contact us at careers@idrc.ca.