Executive Director Human Resources Business Partnerships

Number of Hours per Rotation: 5shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Executive Director, Human Resources Business Partnerships is a key strategic leader within the Saskatchewan Health Authority, partnering with operational and system leaders to advance organizational priorities and Saskatchewan’s health-care goals.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Executive Director leads the delivery of strategic and operational HR Business Partnership services across the organization. The Executive Director aligns services with operational needs and supports consistent, effective people practices. Working collaboratively across Human Resources, operations and the broader health system, the Executive Director builds trusted partnerships, strengthens leadership capacity and fosters a responsive, client-focused culture that supports employees and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Ten (10) years leadership experience, preferably within large, complex, unionized organizations
• Experience building effective partnerships with senior leaders, unions and other key stakeholders
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting large-scale organizational transformation
• Demonstrated experience leading the delivery of core human resources services
• Experience developing and implementing strategic and operational workforce plans aligned with organizational priorities

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A relevant master's degree is preferred

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced strategic and critical-thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead system transformation and innovation
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• Proven ability to build partnerships and coalitions
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively and achieve results
• Sound judgment, diplomacy and political acumen
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive leadership

Knowledge and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources practices and disciplines
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, collective agreements and policy
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan and Canadian healthcare systems
• Knowledge of financial and resource management
• Ability to align HR services with organizational strategy and values
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and evaluate teams
• Knowledge of patient- and family-centred care principles
• Commitment to a diverse, representative and culturally safe workforce
• Proven ability to collaborate with leaders, unions and system partners

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan