JOB TITLE: Business Partner, HR
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Support Services
POSTING NUMBER: 105534
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek
LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.
SALARY GRADE: 7
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $109,299.00 - $122,962.00 per annum
MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $136,624.00 per annum
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: July 20, 2023
CLOSING DATE: July 30, 2023
Area Of Responsibility
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations, this professional position partners with their dedicated client groups to provide generalist Human Resources (HR) and employee relations guidance, advice and strategic consultative services to ensure Corporate consistency in the application of policies and practices, legislation and collective agreement interpretation.
Generalist HR and Employee Relations Expert. Provides guidance and advice to ensure the consistent administration, interpretation and communication of Corporate policies, HR policies, procedures and practices, collective agreements, and legislation relating to employee relations and Human Resources. Facilitates the resolution of employee and labor relation’s issues by investigating, documenting and providing recommendations on employee complaints. Leads and conducts workplace harassment and workplace violence in the Workplace investigations. Analyzes investigation findings and makes recommendations. Takes the lead on employee relations cases, provides guidance to management and identifies measures to mitigate risk for the Corporation on all employee cases and legal compliance with Human Rights – Ontario Human Rights Code and Occupational Health & Safety Act (Bill 168) and employment legislation and case law. Provides consultative services to managers on employee coaching and counselling, performance management, conflict resolution and mediation, corrective and progressive discipline, and termination and negotiates termination settlements. Provides advice to and seeks advice from internal/external legal counsel in case preparation, presentation, settlement and/or resolution. Acts as a liaison with external legal counsel and the client. Represents the Corporation in a variety of legal settlings i.e. Tribunals, Arbitrations. Responds to general inquiries related to all areas of Human Resources and engages HR functional areas as appropriate. Conducts post-mortem analyses and makes recommendations to adjust corporate practices where appropriate. Provide a range of expertise and consultation to managers and employees in all aspects of Integrated Claims Management Program, including injury/illness under WSIB, short-term and long-term disability, sick leave claims, and return to work and workplace accommodations. Liaise with stakeholders, including employee, health care provider(s), Corporation’s Occupational Health Physician, Corporation’s insurance carrier representatives, WSIB representatives, and Supervisor and Union representatives.
Integrate with all areas of HR. Collaborates with core HR functional areas to develop integrated, solution-based and strategic processes, procedures and programs. Engage HR functional areas and subject matter experts as determined based on client needs. Provides coaching, mentoring and direction to Human Resources Associates and Human Resources Assistants on a regular basis. Participates in HR initiatives and Corporate projects as required. Researches and implements leading edge practices in consultation with appropriate core HR functional areas.
Business Partner. Builds and establishes a partnership relationship with a dedicated client portfolio, at all levels of management including senior leaders. Build and establishes a positive working relationship with union representatives to support client group initiatives and coaches management to build relationship with union. Offers proactive analysis of departmental issues in consultation with client group management, staff and teams, identifies and recommends appropriate interventions, and provides guidance and support with the implementation of preferred solutions. Participates in Labor-Management Committee meetings in a consultative role. Assists in the implementation of outcomes from collective bargaining, mediated settlements and arbitrated awards. Assists with the preparation for collective bargaining by identifying issues and providing options and recommended solutions. Advises in the disposition of first and second step grievances, in consultation with Labor Relations staff as required, and acts as a resource to Labor Relations in the investigation of third step grievances.
Change Agent. Participates in the implementation of organizational development strategies in consultation with client group management and core HR functional areas. Participates in the analysis of the department’s organizational structure, culture and change drivers to determine opportunities and challenges. Strategizes with the client group to conduct employee and management meetings, focus groups, team building sessions and overall communication strategy regarding organizational change.
Education
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- University degree related to human resources, industrial relations or business administration with specific training in Human Resources disciplines.
Required Experience
- 5 to 7 years’ HR generalist experience or in an advisory role, preferably in a unionized environment.
Other Skills And Assets
- Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of HRMIS (Peoplesoft preferred).
- Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
- CHRP designation an asset.
- Organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, including employment legislation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as influencing skills and analytical abilities.
- Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity; and to use consultative and relationship building skills with diverse client groups.
Alternate formats will be provided upon request.
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above (use for iCIMS) quoting
reference #105534 by July 30, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
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