Strategic Human Resources Business Partner

Scarborough Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$53 - CA$61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will partner with specific clients and project teams to provide leadership support and strategic business thinking in all Human Resources related matters. In addition, this role is required to promote, implement and execute HR programs and initiatives ensuring compliance with legislation, collective agreements and Hospital policies with an end result of operational success and a positive impact to employees. The Strategic HRBP provides knowledge and expertise in supporting leaders in managing complex employee and labour relations issues. The Strategic HRBP in this role will have a focus on leading specific projects. Working as a strategic business partner, the HRBP is accountable for understanding the needs of each specific client/project and being proactive in identifying, designing and implementing programs as well as providing HR support that meets each clients′ needs. In this role, the Strategic HRBP will engage with subject matter experts throughout HR and other corporate support areas to provide client(s) with a holistic approach to issue resolution, utilizing an understanding of client(s) businesses, issues, challenges and related metrics to provide insight. The Human Resources Business Partner leads workplace investigations and makes related recommendations for resolution/outcomes. This role also works in partnership with Union leadership to address and resolve employee issues and to lead grievance responses for their respective portfolio. The Strategic HRBP is the primary point of contact for the delivery of an effective and efficient continuum of Human Resources services, initiatives and programs. This includes working collaboratively with all levels of leadership, employees and Unions with respect to all HR related aspects of the workforce lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor′s degree in Human Resources or related field
• CHRP designation required
• Minimum five (5) years related Human Resources Generalist experience preferably in a Healthcare and unionized environment
• Membership in the HRPA in good standing
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in coaching, consulting, and conflict resolution
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple responsibilities and meet timelines while maintaining a strong customer focus with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience working as part of a large scale project
• Ability to interpret and apply collective agreement language along with sound knowledge of related legislation (i.e. Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act)
• Knowledge of absence management, duty to accommodate, return to work and related acts (Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety Insurance Act)
• Excellent problem solving, decision making, organizational and project management skills
• Proficient in MS Office, Virtual Collaboration Platforms (MS Teams, Zoom) and HRIS
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills
• Demonstrated focus on internal/external customer service and partnerships
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN′s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance record

Responsibilities

• Partner with specific clients and project teams to provide leadership support and strategic business thinking in all Human Resources related matters.
• Promote, implement and execute HR programs and initiatives ensuring compliance with legislation, collective agreements and Hospital policies.
• Provide knowledge and expertise in supporting leaders in managing complex employee and labour relations issues.
• Lead specific projects.
• Understand the needs of each specific client/project and be proactive in identifying, designing and implementing programs as well as providing HR support that meets each clients′ needs.
• Engage with subject matter experts throughout HR and other corporate support areas to provide client(s) with a holistic approach to issue resolution.
• Lead workplace investigations and make related recommendations for resolution/outcomes.
• Work in partnership with Union leadership to address and resolve employee issues and to lead grievance responses for their respective portfolio.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the delivery of an effective and efficient continuum of Human Resources services, initiatives and programs.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of leadership, employees and Unions with respect to all HR related aspects of the workforce lifecycle.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
• New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
• Critical Care Sponsorship Program
• Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
• Recognition events
• Leadership Development and Learning Programs
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level