STATUS: Full-time
SALARY GRADE: 7
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for delivering comprehensive human resources and labour relations services to designated operational areas. As a strategic partner to leadership, the incumbent provides guidance and solutions related to employee and labour relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, attendance management, workplace investigations, health and safety, and organizational effectiveness.
The Human Resources Business Partner collaborates with leaders to proactively address workforce challenges, ensure compliance with collective agreements and legislative requirements, support employee engagement initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. Through strong partnerships and sound judgment, this role contributes to organizational success while ensuring a positive and productive workplace for employees and leaders alike.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the management of grievances and related processes, working toward early resolution in accordance with individual collective agreements.
- Resolve issues within units through interpretation and enforcement of contract and related legislation.
- Conduct workplace investigations, and where appropriate and/or authorized, recommend or issue appropriate discipline.
- Coordinate the Non-Union recruitment process for the assigned units
- Manage Health Human Resources (HHR) planning and internal posting procedure for union personnel
- Assist with the administration of the Attendance Management program
- Ensure all Workplace Safety inspections are performed in a timely manner as well as ensuring all Safety Training and PPE requirements are adhered to within the units.
- Assist Risk and Privacy activities specific to the assigned units
- Provide day-to-day guidance to managers and employees with a focus on policy interpretation and conflict resolution. Respond to employee inquiries/complaints ensuring, appropriate documentation, follow-up, responsiveness, and thorough communication.
- Support employees through the entire employment life cycle ensuring successful on-boarding off-boarding
- Foster positive employee relations and effectively manage issues, coach and counsel both management and employees on conflict resolution, disciplinary action and other matters.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills / Capabilities
- High level skills in communication, written and verbal, difficult conversations
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
- Effective and detailed skills in the area of employee relations
- Independent decision-making skills.
- A track record of establishing strong and productive partnerships with all levels of employees and managers
- Ability to prioritize, pivot quickly as changes occur and be resourceful
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
Qualifications
- Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in related field;
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation an asset;
- Prior HR generalist experience in a unionized environment;
- Knowledge of Labour Relations practices and principles;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (including, without limitation, the Employment Standards Act, the Labour Relations Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Public Hospitals Act) required;
- Knowledge and experience in workplace investigations, including but not limited to, those pertaining to workplace harassment;
- Prior Health and Safety experience;
- Knowledge and experience regarding collective agreement administration and bargaining required;
- Knowledge of a variety of software applications, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft applications required;
- A Health Sciences background is an asset;
- French Language proficiency an asset;
Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
