Human Resources Business Partner (Kitchener)

Overview

We are currently looking for someone to join our HR team in the role of Human Resources Business Partner. The role is hybrid and has flexibility to work both remotely and in one of our offices within Ontario. There may be infrequent travel to offices within the province.

Reporting to the Regional Human Resource Manager, the HR Business Partner works with leaders at all levels of an assigned client group to guide and support people management strategies and efforts. This role is the primary point of contact for all people‑related matters within their assigned portfolio. The HR Business Partner enables organizational success by ensuring alignment between business objectives and HR programs, policies and support.

The ideal candidate will have strong HR generalist experience, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills, along with comprehensive knowledge and experience in employment legislation.

This is a Full‑Time position based out of our Waterloo Corporate office.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation ranging from $80,000.00 to $90,000.00, with placement within the range determined by company policies and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, qualifications and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Other employment perks such as an Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, and Rewards Points.
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
• Rewarding and meaningful work in healthcare.

What The Role Involves

• Providing HR generalist support and leader coaching for identified client groups in a variety of key HR areas including employee and labour relations, recruitment and selection, performance management, recognition, engagement, remuneration, learning and development and succession planning.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to the client group(s) to ensure that organizational structures, processes and competencies are in place to deliver business results over both the short and long term.
• Acting as trusted support to employees within the client group, ensuring employee relations issues are managed and communicated fairly, effectively and in compliance with applicable legislation and collective agreements.
• Assisting with the interpretation, administration and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, and leading grievance resolution, mediation and investigation processes within the client group.
• Analyzing human resources data to identify trends, challenges and opportunities for business leaders.
• Assisting the Senior Director of HR with people‑related projects.
• Modeling, upholding, and contributing to CarePartners core values of patient‑focus, integrity, accountability, partnership, teamwork, transparency, respect and innovation.

What You Bring

• University or College degree/diploma in Human Resources Management or a related field (required).
• CHRP/CHRL designation preferred.
• 3‑5 years’ experience across multiple human resource disciplines (required).
• Experience in large, multi‑site unionised environments an asset.
• Experience in the health care field or homecare sector an asset.
• High personal integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing.
• Strong and well‑demonstrated customer service mindset, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong leadership, influencing, relationship and team‑building skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks and priorities; solid project management skills an asset.
• Highly motivated self‑starter, able to work effectively independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to learn and grow, and embrace/cultivate new ideas and ways of working.
• Solid computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e‑mail.
• Clear Background Check.