Competition Number: NLH-RE-26-170
Closing Date: November 27, 2026
Line of Business: Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro
Work Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay or Bishop's Falls
At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.
Human Resource Business Partner Competition #: NLH-RE-26-170
Status: Permanent
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay or Bishop's Falls
At Hydro, you'll contribute your expertise to projects that shape the province's future while growing your career in an inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment. We value innovation, curiosity, and leadership, and we're building the next generation of energy leaders.
Key Responsibilities: - Support the alignment of Hydro's people strategies with business and operational strategies by developing effective relationships with employees and management as you provide guidance on people-related policies and issues across our system;
- Exercise a high level of personal initiative and judgement as you support the delivery of HR Business Partner initiatives and services including, but not limited to, performance and attendance management, organizational effectiveness and management, and general supervisor and employee support;
- Accountable for advising employees, supervisors and managers on general employment and employee relations matters such as conflict resolution, investigations, and collective agreement and policy interpretation;
- Work closely with other members of the People and Culture team, particularly the Employee Relations Department, to ensure alignment on initiatives that steward to Hydro's values and support Hydro's Operations across the Province;
- Work collaboratively to review, recommend and communicate improvement opportunities;
- Support the business using change management best practices;
- Travel to Hydro's various locations in Newfoundland and Labrador is required as you provide service and support to various operational areas.
What We're Looking For: - Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of various teams;
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
What You'll Need: - Completion of degree in business or related discipline, preferably supplemented by a master's degree and/or CHRP designation, with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a broad range of human resource management functions, labour relations, and people development;
- Extensive experience working within a unionized operational workforce is required;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and JDE or similar applications;
- Experience with taking initiative along with a demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex situations will be key assets;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
CLOSING DATE: November 27, 2026 We're looking for energy we can count on!
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