HR Business Partner

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada•Toronto, ON

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971. In this mission-driven environment, HRBPs are deeply embedded within their portfolios and are responsible for end-to-end people management support, including employee relations, performance, workplace accommodation, and attendance management, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Education (or theoretical training) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of training, skills and practical experience.
Significant experience in an HR Generalist or HRBP role with strong employee relations focus
Demonstrated expertise in: understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles, with experience applying them in HR practices such as recruitment, employee relations, or policy development
Demonstrated expertise in: employee relations and investigations
Demonstrated expertise in: performance management (including terminations and Performance Improvement Plans)
Demonstrated expertise in: supporting managers and employees through workplace accommodations, and absence management
Demonstrated expertise in: cultural intelligence and values‑driven judgment, with the ability to navigate diverse perspectives and model inclusive, respectful behaviours.
Demonstrated expertise in: comfortable working with people data and workforce insights to inform decisions and advise leaders.
Demonstrated expertise in: resolving workplace conflicts and coaching employees and teams
Demonstratable knowledge of employment legislation, including: Employment Standards legislation
Demonstratable knowledge of employment legislation, including: Ontario Human Rights Code / Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
Demonstratable knowledge of employment legislation, including: Occupational Health & Safety
Demonstratable knowledge of employment legislation, including: Pay Equity
Demonstratable knowledge of employment legislation, including: Workplace Safety (WSIB/CNESST)
Experience liaising with benefits providers and managing short- and long-term disability cases
Proven ability to work effectively in a complex, mission-driven organization
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with care
Fluency in verbal and written English
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in verbal and written French is a strong asset, and a requirement for one of the two HRBP roles.
HR related certification (e.g., CPHR, CHRL) is welcome but not required
Experience in an international non-profit organization, is an asset