Job Description

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH's greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals' contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) is responsible for providing Human Resources generalist support to an assigned client group within Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in the areas of labour relations, recruitment and retention, position administration, employee and leadership development, performance management, attendance/disability management and salary administration. The SHRBP will support both the Human Resources and the Management team in maintaining strong union and employee relationships.

The SHRBP contributes significantly to Hospital objectives by actively participating in program development and process improvement initiatives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports labour relations activities including administration, interpretation and negotiation of collective agreements, and coordinates activities related to grievances and arbitrations.
• Participates as an active member to the Hospital negotiating team(s).
• Responsible for resolution of grievances in a manner that provides fairness and due process. Where required, prepares reports for mediation and rights arbitration.
• Leads recruitment and retention, position administration, employee and leadership development, performance management, attendance/disability management and salary administration within assigned client group.
• Actively guides, coaches and counsels management and employees on employment, employee relations, collective agreements, policies, procedures and legislation.
• Assesses staffing requirements in accordance with the appropriate collective agreements and hospital policies.
• Provides ongoing support and mentorship of the Human Resources Team in areas of current labour and employee relations, best practices, and legislation.
• Oversees the recruitment and selection process including consulting with managers regarding staffing needs, managing requisitions for staff requests, postings, and advertising, liaising with external agencies, interviewing, reference checking, and overseeing the completion of employment contracts.
• Participates in the new hire orientation program, as required.
• Collaborates to identify and direct the development of employee skills to support current and anticipated business needs.
• Initiates and coordinates the ongoing completion of job descriptions.
• Supports managers in the interpretation and application of Hospital policies and procedures related to employee and HR issues
• Facilitates and mediates between managers and employees concerning HR related issues and employee relations.
• Interprets, executes and develops policies and procedures to ensure consistent and equitable application.
• Researches and monitors trends in compensation by participating in salary surveys and providing analysis/comparison.
• Participates in standing and ad-hoc committees, task groups, accreditations teams and continuous quality improvement teams, providing human resources perspective to issues within these groups, as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.
• Organizes and conducts manager/employee information meetings on employment, performance and attendance management, and labour relations, as required.
• Participates in the annual service award recognition event.
• Champions change initiatives within the organization.
• Champions communication - drives appropriate top-down, bottom-up and lateral communication.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the direct manager or may assigned by the Vice President, People Services

Qualifications

Education:

• University degree required with a major in Human Resources, Business or equivalent.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or working towards successful completion required.

Experience:

• A minimum of seven (7) years experience as an HR Generalist with a minimum of three (3) years experience in labour relations required.
• Previous labour relations experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of the current Collective Agreements and legislation with the ability to apply their intent to specific cases is preferred.
• Experience as a Generalist participating in all areas of Human Resources functions and practices including recruitment and retention, attendance management, employee/labour relations, position administration, compensation analysis, job evaluation, management and employee counseling is required.
• Current working knowledge of relevant legislation including but not limited to Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act with the ability to assess, interpret and apply is required.
• Knowledge of the principles of job evaluation and selection criteria to ensure effective recommendation of appropriate compensation levels for salary positions is preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles is preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated analytical thinking: ability to creatively problem solve, identify issues and recommend appropriate alternatives courses of action.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate innovative leadership and complex decision making skills.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment, flexibility and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade, convince, compel, influence others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, verbal and written, in situations that may require tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheet and database software.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and maximize human resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other:

• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH's Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.