Human Resources Business Partner

ANBL

Human Resources Business Partner

Essential role information

Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Language requirement: Spoken and written competence in English and in French is required.

Location: Remote within New Brunswick

Closing: June 29, 2026

Who we are

As one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2025, ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we’ve built together with our team members. Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is a p rovincial Crown c orporation responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province.

Our sister company, Cannabis NB (CNB), manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing safe and legal products while focusing on education, safety and responsible access.

Together, ANBL & CNB return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit all New Brunswickers while responsibly serving customer and communities across the province.

Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL

At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:

• Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30will be asked forvalid photo identification.
• Food security through our partnership with Feed Nourrir
  NB to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it.
• Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.
  None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the team at ANBL means working in an organization that values its people and encourages every employee to have a voice. Our team takes pride in contributing to the communities and province we serve.

At ANBL, we also support both personal and professional growth through internal and external development opportunities, including our Leadership Development Program.

About the Human Resources Business Partner role At Alcool NB Liquor, we look for people whose values align with ours! Integrity, Caring, Trust, Community and Celebration . We value team members who collaborate well, make thoughtful decisions, support others, and take pride in delivering great experiences while celebrating success together.

The HRBPworksclosely with colleagues in HRtoimplement and enhance the HR vision and agenda fortheirpartner groups.Theyareconstantlyensuring process and policycompliance andcommunicating employee relations strategies for bargaining and non-bargaining team members. They also helpteam leads and managers get more comfortable and confident in theirroles andwork closely with leadership tofoster a culture of engagement. Reporting to theManager, HR Operations,theHRBPisadedicated contact for certainpartner groupswithin theorganization, advising on performance management, making sureteam membersfeel heard, and taking action with what they’ve learned.TheHRBPacts as the bridgebetween teams, their people, and leadership,ensuring an engaged, productive, and efficient workforce.

As a strategic partner to the business,the HRBPhelpsto balance risk while considering employee,team, and business perspectives. Theyhave a constant pulse ontheirpartner groups and provide critical updates and recommendations totheirHR colleaguesabout vacancies, training programs, and health & safety.

Additional Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and resolve employee relations issues.
• Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management and employee development goals, as well aspolicies, employment issues, and workplace challenges.
• Develop, implement, and analyze programs to increase retention, satisfaction, and engagement.
• Support performance, attendance, and disability management programs.
• Provide HRexpertisein the areas of feedback, employee relations, development and coaching, compensation, and organizational development.
• Participate in the continual development of HR programs, suchasrecruitment,retention, compensation, benefits, andlearning &development.
• Analyze and interpretvarious typesof employee reports (e.g., engagement, job levels, and attrition), policies, By-Laws, and legislationto guide decision making and provide proactive solutions to theirpartnergroup.

What do you need to be successful?

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, or similar
• 4+ years progressive experience in a Human Resources function as a Generalist or Labour Relations Specialist
• Experience working in a unionizedenvironment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong problem solving, change management, and project managementskills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent listening, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to quickly build rapport anddemonstrateempathy.
  
• Sound judgement with a high degree of confidentiality.

Would be an asset if you had:

• Experience working in or supporting a retailenvironment.
• CPHR designation (or working towards designation)
• Experience working with dataanalytics.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: Understands business goals and aligns HR strategies accordingly.
• Collaboration & Cross Functional Partnership: Works collaboratively with all stakeholders and breaks down silos across HR and business.
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Handles complex and sensitive employee issues in a respectful and timely manner.
• Leadership Coaching & Development: Coaches leaders on performance, team dynamics, and leadership style. Supports growth of new and emerging leaders in the organization.

Language competencies

• Bilingualismin both official languages is required

Work location:

• The Retail Operations Centre is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
• The successful candidate must be based in New Brunswick, this role is a remote.
• Semi-regular travel for meetings and project work may be required.

Compensation information:

$75,720- $85,730

Benefits information:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental coverage and a generous pension plan.
• Access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy
• Opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.

Note:
Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered

How do I join the Team? Share your resume with us through our online application system. Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We foster an inclusive and accessible workplace, and accommodations may be provided upon request, in all aspects of the selection process.