Hr Business Partner, Employee Relations

Req ID: 23659
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: Up to 18 months
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 07/21/2023
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on the consistent application and interpretation of Human Resources policies, procedures, employment/labour legislation and collective agreements. The successful candidate will also provide expertise and support to managers and supervisors in the effective resolution of workplace disputes.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Support workplace investigations in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Make pragmatic recommendations through integrated HR Management practices ensuring both Policy and Legislative compliance and business needs are met.
• Work closely with Legal Counsel to represent the City's interests in mediation, arbitration and at tribunals.
• Ensure compliance with labour and employment legislation/regulations
• Work as a trusted advisor who contributes to discussions and influences decision making when advising leadership on HR issues
• Make informed recommendations to decision makers on complex employee and labour relations issues.
• Work as a strategic partner with Management to resolve workplace issues and grievances.
• Undertake various research projects to support policy and process development
• Participate in the City's Long Term Accommodation process.

Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience and expertise in the area of workplace dispute resolution is required.
• Must have the ability to travel to various locations.
• Strong ability to influence outcomes, verbal and written communications skills as well as strong research organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive Human Resources experience.
• University degree in the field of Human Resources Management, Business, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.

Note
Successful candidates should be prepared for rotation between departments, with appropriate notice, in order to fill vacancies, provide developmental opportunities for staff and to support the operational needs of the client departments.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 85,155.00 - $ 113,541.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: CMO/Employee Relations CMS & T&W
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/HR Division , Employee & Labour Relations
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.