Position: Director, People Partnerships & Operations
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent, Management
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Hybrid)
Classification: Pay Group VII
Salary Range: $113,807.00 to $167,459.00
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found
If building trusted people partnerships and strengthening HR operations is where you do your best work,
then we need you!
What you’re passionate about
You are a collaborative and strategic HR leader who knows that strong people practices are built through trust, clarity and thoughtful service delivery. You bring confidence and care to complex employee, labour relations and operational matters, helping leaders make informed decisions while creating a positive employee experience. You are energized by building high-performing teams, improving processes and using data and sound judgment to strengthen programs, systems and services. Most of all, you believe HR is at its best when it partners closely with the business to support people, culture and organizational success.
Responsibilities of the Director, People Partnerships and Operations
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for APS’ People Partnerships and Operations portfolio, including Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnerships, Compensation, Payroll and HRIS.
- Partner with executives, senior leaders and people leaders to deliver practical, business-aligned HR advice, programs and services.
- Lead employee and labour relations matters, supporting consistent, fair and values-based approaches to workplace issues.
- Oversee HR operations, systems, reporting and service delivery practices to ensure efficient, accurate and responsive support to the organization.
- Build, coach and develop a capable, collaborative team that demonstrates professionalism, accountability and a strong client service mindset.
- Use workforce data, trends and best practices to identify opportunities, manage risk and strengthen HR programs, processes and outcomes.
- Contribute to HR and organizational priorities that support APS’ culture, employee experience and long-term workforce needs.
What you bring
- A university degree in human resources, business administration, commerce or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Progressive senior HR leadership experience, including experience leading teams and advising senior leaders on complex people matters.
- Strong knowledge of employee and labour relations, HR operations, compensation, payroll, HRIS and talent acquisition practices.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence decisions, manage sensitive issues and communicate with professionalism and discretion.
- Experience leading process improvement, service delivery enhancements and change within an HR function.
- Sound judgment, analytical thinking and the ability to balance operational needs, risk, compliance and employee experience.
- A Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is preferred.
Why choose APS
APS is made up of hard-working, respectful and talented people who understand and invite diversity to the workplace. We take pride in holding ourselves accountable and continuing to meet or exceed service levels for plan members, pensioners and employers. We ensure they receive quality services because they—along with our people—are the reason we endure and succeed.
And it sure feels good helping hard-working Albertans receive their well-deserved pensions.
What APS has to offer
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Community-minded workplace with a friendly team environment
- Vacation starting at 20 days per year, 13 statutory holidays, personal days, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Competitive benefit package featuring extended health and dental benefits and a 100% employer-paid flexible spending account
- In-house training programs, extensive career development and coaching program, access to external education opportunities and wellness programs
- Discount programs through various partner agencies
