Valard Construction

Construction

SeniorHumanResourcesBusinessPartner

CA$115–155k ~AI est. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Valard Construction. Skills: Strategic HR Partnership, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Labour Relations. Develop and execute HR strategies. Identify and develop key talent”

What You'll Achieve.

Support organizational goals; Drive business performance; Ensure appropriate people resources; Achieve planned results; Enhance engagement, satisfaction, and retention; Provide risk-aligned recommendations; Enable project and business outcomes

Industry & Context.

Construction
Eligibility Requirements

Legal authorization to work in Canada

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Post-Secondary Education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field with HR and/or Labour Relations coursework, 8 years of experience as a Strategic HR Business Partner supporting operational teams, Proven ability to operate as an HR enabler, driving operational outcomes beyond policy administration, Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing, or resource-constrained environments, Expertise in employee relations, labour relations, and employment legislation across Canadian jurisdictions

Nice to Have

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or actively working towards designation, Experience supporting unionized workforces in a construction, utilities, or industrial environment, Familiarity with HRIS platforms and HR analytics tools

What You'll Do.

Develop and execute HR strategies

Identify and develop key talent

Coach management on employee relations matters

Lead formal and informal investigations

Serve as primary union contact

Attend union meetings

Handle initial grievances

Lead collective agreement breach investigations

Coach supervision on effective management in unionized environments

Provide strategic recruitment partnership

Conduct new hire orientations

Support managers in performance management

Advise on compensation matters

Ensure compliance with employment legislation

Develop and review HR policies

Prepare leadership reports

Track crew composition

Manage unionized worker requests

Coordinate with Workforce Management on resourcing

Lead the temporary foreign worker program

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with leaders; Partner with hiring managers; Coordinate with Workforce Management

Communication Scope

Communication; Negotiation; Influencing

Full Job Description

Our Corporate Human Resources team is currently looking to add a **Senior Human Resources Business Partner** to our growing team, based out of our head office in Edmonton, AB. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, we are seeking an experienced and strategically minded HR professional to serve as a trusted advisor and operational partner embedded within the business. This position translates business goals into people strategies, supports leaders in building high-performing and engaged teams, and provides HR solutions that directly enable project and business outcomes. The successful candidate is hands-on, highly adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and structure is often evolving. **Duties and Responsibilities** _Strategic HR Partnership & Talent Management_ * Collaborate with leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that support organizational goals, drive business performance, and ensure appropriate people resources are in place to achieve planned results * Identify and develop key talent through robust succession planning, career development plans, and targeted programs that enhance engagement, satisfaction, and retention across the organization _Employee & Labour Relations_ * Coach management on employee relations matters including progressive discipline, policy interpretation, termination guidance, and employment legislation; lead formal and informal investigations and provide risk-aligned recommendations * Serve as the primary union contact on project sites — attend union meetings, handle initial grievances, lead collective agreement breach investigations, and coach supervision on effective management in unionized environments _Recruitment, Performance & Compensation_ * Provide strategic recruitment guidance; partner with hiring managers on position profiles, and conduct new hire orientations * Support managers in performance management including goal setting, reviews, and development plans; advise on comp

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