Description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Brief Overview:

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner reports to the Director, Human Resources and will be responsible for a variety of HR related responsibilities. The incumbent will support in the following areas: Employee & Labour Relations, Performance Management, Health & Safety, Learning & Development, and other HR programs.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner reports to the Director, Human Resources and will be responsible for a variety of HR related responsibilities. The incumbent will support in the following areas: Employee & Labour Relations, Performance Management, Health & Safety, Learning & Development, and other HR programs.

Employee & Labour Relations:

  • Collaborates with employees at all levels of the Company to resolve Employee Relations issues.
  • Provides mediation and conflict resolution support to address and resolve performance issues. Resolves conflicts between management and employees, and/or between individual employees.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable federal/provincial/municipal laws, regulations, rules, standards, and guidelines.
  • Review existing and forthcoming legislation to determine HR impact on the organization; make recommendations regarding legislation.
  • Coordinate and/or conduct investigations and recommend appropriate corrective action.
  • Reviews existing and new Collective Agreements and provide interpretation and guidance as needed

Performance Management

  • Responsible for the Performance Review Program and provides support to managers and employees throughout the process.
  • Provides training and coaching on performance management.
  • Recommends new policies and procedures to affect company improvements and organizational efficiencies.
  • Ensure that all relevant policies, procedures, practices, processes, and systems meet corporate requirements and comply with applicable legislation.
  • Supports managers in performance improvement plans, counsel and assist with employee discipline up to and including termination.
  • Provides support and guidance on Employee Engagement improvement plans to managers.

Health, Safety & Employee Wellbeing

  • Evaluate, and update Management’s occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Review occupational health and safety legislation, amendments, and best practices to optimize occupational health and safety programs.
  • Effectively manage return to work programs, working closely with the employee, his/her supervisors, and the insurance company.
  • Provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors for the return of injured employees (as soon as possible) to productive work following an injury.

Learning & Development

  • Provide insights on Learning & Development needs based on employee and corporate goals and performance initiatives.
  • Assist in the development of learning programs for soft skill, leadership and health, safety & wellbeing programs.
  • Deliver training presentations, curricula, and course materials as needed.
  • Coordinate and organize Learning & Development programs around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Other Duties

  • Participates in HR Strategic plan and the development of HR Programs.
  • Supports and participates in all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
  • Assists the Director, Human Resources with a variety of HR duties, re: legislative, special assignment, etc.
  • Participate in the recruitment and onboarding process, as needed.
  • Assist with other duties and projects, as assigned.
  • Travel to sites on a regular basis to ensures programs are aligned with field needs.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management along with 5 – 8 years of relevant experience.
  • A CHRP/ CHRL designation or working towards a CHRP/ CHRL designation is an asset.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with Employee & Labour Relations and occupation health and safety management.
  • Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office products including Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Working knowledge of a HRIS/ HRMS is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of SharePoint and an Intranet site is an asset.
  • Previous experience in the Construction Industry is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of current employment, health & safety, human right laws.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety management, applicable federal, provincial, and municipal regulations/legislation, Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations and applicable Human Rights
  • Knowledge of WSIB/WCB/STD/LTD processes and procedures, including WSIB/WCB claims management and related legislation.
  • Sound work ethic, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
  • Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills, strong customer service orientation and a positive team attitude
  • Adaptable and flexible in a continuous changing work environment.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Tact, diplomacy, flexibility, listening and persuasion skills.