Job Description

Human Resources Consultant/Human Resources Business Partner

Corporate Services, Human Resources

Status: Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $89,469 – $111,834 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)

Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga ON

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Who we are:

Our Human Resources mission is to partner with you to strengthen our healthy safe and inclusive workplace and creates a sense of belonging were you are supported to make a difference for our community.

There are five (5) service groups within Human Resources:

• Talent Management
• Wellness, Health and Safety, and Disability Management
• Organizational Development and Learning
• Total Rewards
• Transformation and Strategic Programs

Are you an experienced proactive HRC/HRPB who provides HR advice,  guidance and creative solutions on a variety of HR operational and strategic HR issues?

Are you an HRC/HRBP who supports leaders to prevent and resolve HR related issues at the earliest possible point by coaching on conflict management techniques such as early resolution?

Are you looking to be part of an organization and HR team that will allow you to use your strong subject matter expertise in employee relations, labour relations, and talent approaches to provide support, advice, and consultation to both leadership and employees on HR programs and policies?

Is your goal to deliver value-added HR services and role model the organization’s values, vision, and mission?

This may be the opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Human Resources Client Services the Human Resources Consultant/Business Partner is part of the Talent Management team and is viewed as the first point of contact in delivering HR services; working in partnership with HR Centres of Excellence to provide credible, expert strategic advice and guidance to leaders on a full range of HR issues, translating business requirements into effective HR practices and delivering solutions aligned with the business priorities.

Leveraging a broad understanding of the business and partnering with HR Communities of Expertise (CoEs), the HRC/HRBP acts proactively to lead, execute and support cyclical HR program activities with their assigned client groups. The HRC/HRBP also influences and supports leaders on matters of employee relations, human resources planning, job design, performance management, workforce planning, employee engagement, change management and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

What you will do in this role:  

• Develop and maintain effective business relationships within assigned client group(s) ensuring the integration of program planning and business needs with the appropriate HR strategies, services, and supports.
• Maintain thorough understanding of the clients’ operations and support decision-making with proactive advice and solutions customized to meet current and future business needs.
• Proactively assists both union and non-union client groups with labour/employee relations matters including assisting with collective agreement interpretation, policy interpretation, grievance/mediation/arbitration preparation and resolution.
• Support the Employee/Labour Relations Centre of Expertise during bargaining to draft proposals, prepare memorandum of settlements, prepares new collective agreements, and trains management on changes to the collective agreements, as required.
• Provide guidance and assistance to management and staff to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, corporate policies, and collective agreements.
• Coach and support leaders in addressing performance improvement issues, including application of the collective agreements; provide advice on disciplinary procedures; provide conflict resolution advise and support; analyze labour relations risks and consult with Labour Relations CoE to develop options and recommendations.
• May conduct or manage workplace investigations and prepares summaries with recommendations to resolve current and future issues.
• Assists the organization as required in legal proceedings including Ontario Human Rights Tribunals, Arbitration hearings.
• Coach and support client groups with talent management matters with a focus on performance management, career management, succession planning, compensation equity, and DEI.
• Provide advice and guidance on organizational change and restructuring; review clients’ concerns and objectives, outline options and approaches and partnering with clients to facilitate change processes that meet their business needs while managing risk and liability.
• Provide guidance and support to management and employees with respect to the job evaluation process and pay equity requirements/issues.
• Develop and execute HR plans, programs, and tools with business leaders and COEs to build and enhance organizational capability.
• Partner effectively with all other areas and staff of human resources department to ensure the delivery of high-quality value-added service.
• Collaborate with CoEs to revise HR strategy and programs in line with business needs, analyze customer feedback.

What the role requires: 

• Relevant post-secondary degree in Human Resources or Business Management
• At least 3-5 years progressive human resources experience in a unionized large sized public or private employer. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
• Demonstrated experience with labour relations matters such as grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and collective bargaining
• Proven experience in a related generalist role, including significant labour relations experience in a multi-union environment

Skills/Abilities:

• An understanding of applicable Human Resources legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.
• Strong consulting, interviewing, counselling, negotiation, mediation, problem solving and change management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• CHRP designation

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga ON worksite.  The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.   

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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