Human Resources Business Partner

Are you a strategic Human Resources professional with a solid understanding of business dynamics and have a talent for building strong relationships? Do you have an extensive background in Human Resources and Labour Relations? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others?

If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Ontario Health atHome is looking for a HR Business Partner (HRBP) that works closely with leaders of a client group to build capabilities, plan and manage talent, and develop approaches that achieve shared organizational objectives. The HRBP is a hands-on role that provides full-spectrum Human Resource support including labour relations consulting and advice, health, and safety, employee wellness, benefits administration, talent planning, development and management. The HR Business Partner will act as a lead providing subject matter expertise for specific Human Resources functions including Labour Relations and Diversity and Equity. The role is critical in executing our people strategy initiatives, providing outstanding internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

What will you do?

• Provide employee and labour relations guidance to leaders and staff on interpretation and application of policies and procedures, the collective agreement and employment related legislation.
• Provide guidance, coaching and resources to leaders related to performance and attendance management processes, including situations requiring discipline or discharge.
• Participate with leaders as necessary in the resolution of employee and labour relations issues. Act as an investigator in the complaint management process, including performing routine workplace investigations and making recommendations for resolution.
• Provide labour relations support, including grievance and arbitration preparation and research regarding human resources and labour relations issues and trends.
• Support the maintenance of HR policies and procedures incorporating ever evolving best practices.
• Develop, recommend and implement innovative quality human resources strategies/programs to support the recruitment and retention of top talent. Participate in full cycle requirement as required.
  
• Support routine and ad hoc data collection and reporting to be used in strategic planning and for other organizational/provincial initiatives.
• Researches, develops and maintains job descriptions and competency models to ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. Supports job evaluation, and manages the documentation integrity of job descriptions.
• Support the Disability Management Specialist in the administration of Disability Management Programs, WSIB claims, accommodation and return to work planning as required and appropriate.
• Incorporate organizational development and change management principles in communications with leaders and staff.
• Working closely with the JHSC, recommends evidence based strategies and programs that support the ongoing evolution of a healthy workplace; monitors progress and outcomes of health and wellness initiatives and the impact that they have on key organizational.

What must you have?

• University Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Industrial or Labour Relations or related discipline.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive Human Resources experience in a formal advisory or partnership role with proven success as a Human Resources Generalist.
• Experience in a unionized environment, preferably in Healthcare or the Public Sector.
• Sound knowledge of human resource practices, theories, trends and employment legislation in order to provide professional guidance and direction.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of labour relations and contract administration
• Exceptional relationship building and facilitation skills required to successfully motivate, coach, educate and negotiate with a demonstrated ability to influence positive change.
• Excellent listening and reading comprehension skills in order to interpret, assess the significance of, and retain information communicated verbally and in writing.
• Critical thinking and information seeking skills that contribute to effective workplace investigations.
• Highly self-directed with strong collaboration and conflict resolutions skills.
• Strong planning/organizational skills with the ability to be highly flexible and adaptable in order to manage multiple complex issues and competing priorities simultaneously
• Discretion, judgement and ability to deal with highly confidential information, sensitive issues and emotional situations is a must.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern office technologies including database software, reporting programs and workforce data management.

What would give you the edge?

• CHRP or CHRL designation or working towards such
• Certification in health and safety
• Fluency in French or another second language

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

If you're interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.