People and Culture Partner

Overview

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Position Details

Position Title People and Culture Partner

Department/Unit People and Culture

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S171-25

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $77,938 - $104,545 per annum

Classification ADM-07

Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Job Summary

Dalhousie University’s People and Culture team works to align the university’s Human Resources goals with its core values, ensuring they are embedded across the institution so all community members feel included, supported, and empowered to thrive and contribute to the university’s mission. The People and Culture Partner (PCP) develops and leads comprehensive HR strategies aligned with Faculty and institutional priorities, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, labour relations, and organizational design. The PCP provides strategic guidance on workforce planning and change management, ensuring effective staffing, conflict resolution, and engagement, while working in alignment with directives from Central People and Culture.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, legal disputes, and sick leave management. Determine appropriate internal and external resources for effective conflict resolution.

Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and collective agreements across all employee groups while interpreting relevant employment legislation, including the NS Human Rights Act and Labour Standards Code.

Partner with Faculty leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate performance management and development tools, and provide innovative HR solutions to senior leaders on complex faculty and staff matters.

Lead and implement strategic HR initiatives within FASS, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, labour relations, and organizational design, in alignment with institutional priorities.

Deliver expert HR support in leave management, job design, and process training by partnering with cross-functional teams and guiding managers and staff on job evaluations, accommodations, and effective use of HR systems.

Lead projects supporting the faculty’s strategic and EDIA goals, provide expertise on organizational change and workforce planning, oversee HR records and reporting, collaborate with People and Culture colleagues, and represent HR on committees to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction.

Notes on Assignment

This position will support the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and will also provide HR support to an additional faculty, to be determined. The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Human Resources or Public Administration, plus at least seven years’ of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and initiatives, with a proven track record of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders, prepare high-quality written materials, and represent senior leadership effectively.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and contribute collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.

Assets

CPHR designation

Experience in a university setting

Job Competencies

Respect & Inclusion

Thinking and Acting Strategically

Relationship Building

Resource & Process Management

Accountability for Performance & Results

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 09/17/2025

Close Date 09/24/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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