Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Job Description

Venor has partnered with WCB Nova Scotia on their search for a Human Resources Business Partner.

WCB Nova Scotia is committed to creating safer workplaces and supporting recovery and return to work across the province. With a strong reputation for integrity, collaboration, and service excellence, WCB continues to evolve its people practices to support a modern, high-performing, and respectful workplace.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a complex, unionized environment and is motivated by partnering with leaders to drive strategic workforce outcomes.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides both strategic and tactical HR counsel across a multifaceted unionized and non-unionized environment.

As a trusted advisor, the HRBP supports leaders in navigating workforce planning, labour relations, organizational design, performance management, talent strategy, and employee engagement. This role plays a critical part in aligning people practices with WCB’s strategic goals while fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as the primary HR contact within an assigned portfolio.


• Provide proactive coaching and guidance to leaders on employee and labour relations matters.


• Identify people-related risks and collaborate on mitigation strategies.


• Align HR initiatives with broader organizational objectives.

Workforce & Organizational Planning

• Assess and align headcount, job descriptions, and structure with short- and long-term business needs.


• Lead or support organizational design initiatives, including role optimization and team restructuring.


• Translate structural changes into practical implementation plans, including Collective Agreement and change management considerations.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support performance planning and assessment processes.


• Advise leaders on promotions, reassignments, and terminations.


• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure recruitment practices align with policy and Collective Agreements.


• Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of WCB’s Enterprise Competency Framework.

Labour Relations & Dispute Resolution

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Labour Relations matters.


• Interpret and apply Collective Agreements and relevant labour legislation.


• Lead grievance investigations and facilitate dispute resolution processes.


• Build collaborative working relationships with union representatives.

Culture, Engagement & Policy

• Support respectful workplace processes and investigations.


• Advise leaders on employee engagement tools and cultural initiatives.


• Manage job evaluation and reclassification processes.


• Contribute to the development and refinement of HR policies and programs.


• Analyze HR data and trends to inform evidence-based decision-making.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a confident and thoughtful HR professional who balances business acumen with strong labour relations expertise. You bring:

• A university degree in Business, Commerce, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related discipline.


• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible HR experience in a unionized environment.


• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee and labour relations matters.


• Strong organizational design and workforce planning capabilities.


• The ability to interpret and apply Collective Agreements with sound judgment.

You build trusted relationships, navigate complexity with confidence, and bring a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to people challenges.

Why Join WCB Nova Scotia?

WCB Nova Scotia champions safety and promotes a diverse and respectful workplace. Employees are expected to follow safe work procedures and comply with occupational health and safety regulations. WCB operates as a scent-reduced environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully within an organization that directly impacts the well-being of Nova Scotians while working alongside a collaborative and values-driven HR team.
To express interest in this opportunity, please apply online or contact Shardeigh McGillivray at shardeigh@venor.ca .

Venor and WCB Nova Scotia are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.