HR Business Partner

Kinark Child and Family Services is a leading child and youth service organization in Ontario which provides a wide range of evidence-based services that include individual, family and group counselling for children and youth with complex needs and their families. Kinark’s three program streams include: Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism and Forensic Mental Health/Youth Justice.

Want to help children and youth with complex needs?

Come join our team!

We currently have an opportunity for:

HR Business Partner - York/Simcoe Programs

Salary: $65K - $77K

Regular, Full- Time - 35 hours/week 

Job Summary 

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources Operations, the Human Resources Business Partner plays an integral role in both the operational and strategic activities of the Human Resource Department for multi-sites at Kinark.  The incumbent in this stand-alone HR role is a well-grounded mid-level HR Professional with a strong ability to motivate, inspire and persuade the organization and is relied upon for HR knowledge and expertise at all levels of the organization including providing support and advice to managers and employees on Human Resources programs and policies, to act as a liaison between the Union and the Employer on Labour Relation issues and to lead/ organize /coordinate organization-wide Human Resource initiatives.

Responsibilities 

• Use a consultative approach and broad generalist knowledge to work directly with specific client groups to provide an experienced level of independent counsel, expert advice, high level of human resources consulting, coaching and leadership

• Be the main point of contact to support on labour and employee relations matters and contribute to the continuous improvement of organizational performance that meets the needs of Kinark Child and Family Services

• Conducts both straightforward and complex workplace investigations with respect to such issues as harassment, human rights code violations and employment complaints and recommend options for resolving issues

• Participate in the discipline / termination discussions between manager and employee. Review past cases both internally and externally for best practice

• Prepare for and assist with the grievance process up to and including arbitration. 

• Drives Workforce Planning to ensure on-going optimal staffing levels for effective client services within assigned Client groups.

• Participate and support client group Health and Safety programs including WSIB claims management, and the offering of modified duties as needed, supporting employees in the return to work process, and Joint Health and Safety Committee support/participation

• Participate in the development and implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures and programs

• Communication and implementation of Human Resources programs to client groups.  Arranging meetings or written communication for clients, deliver the message, respond to questions, prepare materials, and ensure and manage implementation of the program as directed

• Assist with the recruitment process by reviewing hiring manager’s request to recruit and hire.  Assist with interviews on an as-needed basis.  Participate in the onboarding presentations related to the Human Resources department.  Perform 90-day touchpoint surveys to newly hired employees

• Perform exit interviews to employees leaving the organization

• Prepare reports, education and presentations related to key workplace relations issues to support organization continuous learning

• Lead, develop and coordinate organization-wide HR programs as assigned

Qualifications

• A University degree preferably in Human Resources Management and/or Industrial Relations from a recognized institution
• 5 years’ working experience with proven expertise in employee and labour relations
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a unionized environment
• Experience working for not-for-profit organizations
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation or in progress
• Successful candidate should be well versed in Employment Standards Act (ESA), Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Labor Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical Check
• Comfortable working with MS office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• This position is currently working remote. Once normal business operations are resumed, this role is required to work mainly out of the Aurora, ON location with some travel to Markham, ON and Barrie, ON. The successful candidate must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars 

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.