Human Resources Business Partner

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join their Human Resources Team. This is a temporary full-time position with a duration of up to July 9, 2027. The role involves acting as a strategic partner to the business, providing expert advice and guidance to an assigned client group on a broad range of Human Resources and Labour Relations related issues. The position is a key point of contact for organization leadership to ensure decision-making aligns with Human Resources leading practices and the Hospital’s strategic goals. The Employee and Labour Relations team supports a diverse workforce of approximately 5,000 employees across three sites, managing six bargaining units and around 4,200 unionized employees, aiming to maintain a positive and productive workplace culture.

Requirements

Bachelor in HR Management or Labour/Industrial Relations required or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Human Resources experience in a fast-paced unionized environment required, Healthcare preferred.
Extensive knowledge and proven ability to provide advice to clients on the application of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Experience in areas of employment law, employee, grievance handling, recruitment, accommodation/modified work placements, conflict resolution, displacements/terminations.
Demonstrated advanced skills in investigation, analysis, coaching, negotiation, consultation, mediation, conflict resolution, critical thinking, prioritization, collaboration, problem solving, analytical, interpersonal, and relationship management.

Nice To Haves

Certified Canadian Human Resources Leader (CHRL) certification an asset.
Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) membership in good standing preferred.
Alternative Dispute Resolution certificate an asset.
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to assigned client groups, providing proactive HR planning, workforce strategies, and risk mitigation to support operational goals.
Ensure accurate interpretation and application of legislation, policies, procedures, and collective agreements; contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and programs and act as a subject matter expert providing guidance on matters involving workplace violence, workplace discrimination and harassment, accommodation and return-to-work/modified work in collaboration with Occupational Health and Safety.
Manage complex employee grievance processes, complex/sensitive investigations, and dispute resolution management.
Serve as a liaison with union steward(s) and maintain regular, open and constructive communication.
Attend arbitration/mediation meetings and collective bargaining sessions as directed; proactively and accurately coordinate meeting preparation, take accurate and complete minutes; track and support the completion of meeting follow-up deliverables.
Conduct investigations into issues as directed, including participating in fact-finding meetings, preparing interview questions, recommending approved courses of action and preparing reports and related correspondence.
Analyze data to identify trends and recommend actions to management.
Partner on the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and programs in collaboration with other HR team members.
Develop and deliver training programs for managers to strengthen HR process knowledge and leadership capability.