Strategic Business Partner jobs

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
• Other related projects and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources role
• Experience working as a Human Resources Business Partner will be considered an asset
• Preference will be given to candidates with a CPHR designation
• Working knowledge of a Human Resource Information system (i.e. UKG Pro) would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of employment legislation, employment law and current emerging practices and standards
• Strong proficiency of MS Office 365 is essential with the ability to easily learn new software programs
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision, collaborate, interact and build effective relationships across and at all levels of the organization
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to seek out and identify trends and issues and recommend innovative solutions
• Proven self-starter with strong sense of accountability and demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
• Strong written, verbal communication, presentation, facilitation, planning and organization skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of the insurance industry or benefit products and services would be considered assets
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on an unrestricted basis

Saskatchewan Blue Cross is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are also deeply committed to Indigenous inclusion. We recognize the importance of lived experience, cultural knowledge, and traditional leadership. These are valued alongside conventional qualifications as part of our holistic approach to recruitment.

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