Human Resources Business Partner

Position Type: Permanent  * Closing date:  * Full careers. Full lives. Join the Medavie Health NL Team Are you looking for a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful impact on your life, and the lives of others? As the provider of emergency medical services and medical communications operations across Newfoundland and Labrador, Medavie Health NL (MHNL) is proud to offer career opportunities for professionals who share our strong commitment to delivering healthcare to communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

If you're a passionate professional seeking a unique and meaningful career, MHNL is your destination. Join our team and achieve your full potential in a supportive and dynamic environment. The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders and employees across the organization. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, you are the first point of contact for employee and labour relations matters, playing a critical role in fostering positive workplace relationships, supporting organizational goals, and ensuring the effective application of human resources practices and collective agreements.

Working collaboratively with leaders, employees, union representatives, and stakeholders, you will provide proactive and practical guidance on employee relations, labour relations, conflict resolution, grievance administration, policy interpretation, and organizational initiatives. You will support a multi-unionized environment and contribute to the development of a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities Employee & Labour Relations Serve as the first point of contact and trusted advisor on employee and labour relations matters. Provide guidance and consultation to leaders on performance management, attendance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes. Interpret and apply collective agreements, employment legislation, organizational policies, and HR best practices.

Support and manage grievance processes, including investigation, documentation, and resolution activities. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with union representatives and organizational stakeholders. Participate in labour-management discussions and support collective bargaining initiatives as required. Human Resources Business Partnership Partner with leaders to identify workforce challenges and develop practical HR solutions aligned with operational goals.

Provide strategic and operational HR advice to all levels of management. Lead and support organizational projects, change initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. Analyze workplace trends and recommend strategies that support employee engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness. Support the implementation of programs and initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience.

Qualifications & Competencies Post-secondary education specializing in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Extensive progressive experience delivering a broad range of human resources services in a unionized environment. Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, completed or currently in progress, is considered an asset.

Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations practices, labour relations principles, and collective agreement administration. Demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters. Excellent communication, presentation, consultation, and relationship-building skills. Ideal Candidate Profile A confident and collaborative HR professional who builds trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a creative and practical approach to complex situations. Able to work independently with a high degree of accountability and sound judgment. Adaptable and r