Human Resources Business Partner (People & Culture)

The Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for providing HR-related guidance to management’s strategic decision making processes. They will assist in the development and alignment of HR strategies with the business, provide coaching to their client groups by leading and facilitating HR program implementation, and provide guidance in resolving organizational, people and change related issues. They will also be responsible for monitoring Holland Bloorview’s culture and its impact on HR process and practice effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Closely partners with HR colleagues to lead or participate in HR-related initiatives (e.g. employee relations, performance management, HR policies...)
• Ensures HR programs and services are in compliance with established policies and procedures and local and federal laws, acts and regulations.
• Closely partners with client group leadership to align and provide HR service, expertise, insight and solutions to advance their client group’s and Holland Bloorview’s strategic plans.
• Manage and assist with the day-to-day delivery of HR services and administration of HR policies and procedures to client groups and serves as a known and available resource to client groups.
• Partners with client groups to effectively design, implement, communicate, manage and enhance HR programs and initiatives.
• Partners with client groups and the Occupational Health and Wellness team to support client groups with disability-related operational impact and return-to-work processes.
• Provides HR project leadership on business/program events within client groups such as department reorganization initiatives.
• Partners with management on organizational design, talent management, employee training and development, employee relations and individual coaching
• Drives performance management, including the use of performance management programs and processes within client groups ensuring familiarity with tools and assisting in meeting deadlines
• Formulates strategic and practical recommendations to the HR Team and client groups to resolve issues by conducting research through various methods to mitigate contributing factors and identify suitable solutions.
• Acts as a liaison between the Human Resources department and client groups to ensure consistency in policy interpretation and application.
• Leads various projects, programs and processes within the H.R. department, as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
• CHRP designation preferred
• Broad HR knowledge and experience in the key functional areas of recruitment, retention, employee/labour relations, organizational development, change management
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective consultative relationships with management
• Demonstrated comfort interacting with all levels of staff, from individual contributors through senior management
• Strong business acumen and critical thinking skills
• Experience working within an academic health sciences centre and/or within a research environment preferred
• Excellent project management, organization, prioritization and multitasking skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to balance strategic vision with day-to-day hands-on service delivery

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