HR Business Partner

Faculty/Department Human Resources Unit Human Resources - Org Dev People Programs Employee Group Out of Scope Collective Agreement Consideration Open to the Public. CUPE 57+1 Job Family Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Are you passionate about shaping organizational success through innovative HR strategies? Join our dynamic team at the University of Regina as an HR Business Partner within the Organizational Development and People Programs department.

As an integral part of our team, reporting to the Sr. HR Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership and line managers to drive the delivery of comprehensive HR programs, policies, systems, and processes. Your primary focus will be tailoring these initiatives to meet the diverse needs of academic and administrative leaders across our esteemed University.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Support: Provide high-level strategic support to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with the University Strategic Plan.
Consultative Role: Offer guidance and support to all levels of management on a range of HR issues, emphasizing organizational enhancement and individual employee success.
HR Function Oversight: Work collaboratively with HR professionals across various functions within the HR Team, including strategic planning, recruitment, organizational development, diversity and inclusion, immigration impact on recruitment, and change management.
Performance Management: Assist management with performance-related matters, processes, and necessary development or training needs.
Policy Implementation: Consult on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and the five collective agreements on Campus.
Cultural Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of faculty and administrative units, their operational plans, budget, and culture to enhance engagement and commitment to HR advisory services.
Consistency and Prioritization: Collaborate with the Director and fellow HR Partners to ensure consistency and prioritization of HR advice, policies, and procedures throughout the organization.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and address potential risks associated with complex HR issues across multiple functions.
Data-Driven Insights: Assess and analyze critical workforce metrics and data to provide informed insights driving decision-making and strategy for the client’s leadership team.
Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!


To be successful in this role, you must be:

Adaptive – you can shift gears from complex strategy discussions to rolling up your sleeves to get things done;
A strong communicator - you are able to adapt your communication style to work collaboratively with all levels of the university;
A leader - you inspire and motivate others, you are a trusted advisor for Senior Leaders and a builder of strategic partnerships;
A champion of change – you tap into your creative instincts to find opportunities for improvement, you know how to create buy in and you focus on results; and
A relationship builder - you know how to form trusted partnerships with people at all levels of the University.


Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community! Join our team and enjoy:

Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more! Read more