Job Description

Temporary Full-time until approx. February 2027
This role can be performed fully onsite or on a hybrid work model, in compliance with the Hospital's Work from Home Policy (#HR-229)
Reporting to the Director of Labour Relations, the Human Resources Business Partner is accountable to:
Summary of Duties

• Operationalize HR strategies and initiatives that meet the needs of the client group and the organization
• Bring value-added professional HR advice and counsel to leadership in areas of recruitment, conflict resolution, labour and employment matters, grievance handling and other HR issues
• Act as a resource to employees on HR issues
• Lead and/or participate in the executing of various components of the Corporate Human Resources Strategy to enhance service delivery within the organization
• Maintain an on-going relationship with local union representatives and recommend approaches for early identification and resolution of potential problems

Qualifications/Skills

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Hospital Administration or related discipline required.
• Professional Human Resources certification is considered an asset
• At least 5 years related Human Resources Business Partner or equivalent experience in a customer focused Human Resources Department, including significant labour relations experience in a multi-union environment required. Must also have experience in areas of employment law, employee, grievance handling, recruitment, accommodation/modified work placements, conflict resolution, displacements/terminations. HR experience within the healthcare sector is strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Ontario Employment Standards Act, WSIB, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and proven ability to provide advice to clients on the application of these acts.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in investigation, analysis, coaching, negotiation, facilitation, communication, decision making, consultation, mediation, counseling, interviewing, change management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading corporate-wide human resources initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse employee groups
• Competent computer skills (HRIS, Outlook, Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
• Demonstrated excellent attendance

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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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