HR Business Partner

Truthfulness Fairness Value Loyalty

As one of Canada's largest insurance providers, Western has more than 220 locations across Canada. With over 2,100 team members, our actions are anchored in our Guiding Principles, Truthfulness, Fairness, Value, and Loyalty.

We take care to deliver the right insurance solution every time so our customers can live confidently.

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources team facilitates Western’s ability to attract, develop, engage, reward, support and retain the right people, doing the right things, in the right way and with the right development.

As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will collaborate to deliver operational Human Resources (HR) support while building strong business partnerships with leaders and trusting relationships with employees while modelling Western’s corporate culture.

Here is what a typical day looks like

• Promote and model our company culture, Guiding Principles and positive working relationships
• Partner with our business leaders to support people management, employee relations and performance objectives
• Partner with the business to provide leadership support in the areas of employee relations, wellness, engagement, succession and talent development
• Work with the business managers in workforce planning including collaboration with other areas of People & Culture with the development of role profiles and role evaluations
• Review and assist leaders with the annual review cycle, including merit and budget planning support
• Conduct workplace investigations when necessary, with support from your peer group
• Collaboratively work with the HR team to inform them of business issues / priorities and help formulate solutions, ensuring effective HR service delivery
• Partner with the business managers in the development and implementation of strategies that support the development, engagement and retention of employees
• Contribute and collaborate on the development of programs and services to meet business requirements
• Lead and assist in special projects as identified by HR goals or business initiatives

The value you bring

• 3 - 5 years of progressive Human Resource experience, with 2 3 years of direct HR Business Partner or HR advising / consulting experience
• Strong knowledge of Employment Standards / Labour Law, Change Management, Employee Relations, Performance Improvement, Resource Planning
• Demonstrated understanding of the development and administration of large-scale projects, HR policies, practices and procedures
• Experience in supporting engagement programs and partnering in survey design and implementation an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and adherence to strict confidentiality and privacy while displaying sound judgment always
• Excellent attention to detail; must demonstrate a sense of urgency and deliver quality outcomes
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline, Certified Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation an asset
• Ability to communicate in French an asset but not required

Hours : Full-time / 37.5 hour / week

Location : Saint John, New Brunswick. This is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in the office 2-3 times per week.

The remainder of the week you can work remotely.

Requisition # : 81103

Salary range : $70,000 - $90,000 per year

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

If you’re excited about the role but your experience doesn’t check every box we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or we might have another that suits you even better!

At Western, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in the communities we work and live in If you have questions or require accommodation, .

Health and Wellness

We take pride in providing programs that add value to our people’s lives after all, they are our greatest asset. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package consisting of 3 weeks’ vacation, 14 wellness days, company matching investment and savings programs, and 100% employer-paid group benefits, including a health care spending account.

For over 20 years, supporting our local communities has been a part of everything we do it’s engrained in our culture though the