Human Resources Business Partner

1 week ago

Niagara Falls, Canada University of Niagara Falls Canada Full time

Position Title: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Location: University of Niagara Falls Canada campus (on-site)

Reports to: Director, Human Resources

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic partner to academic departments and administrative units, providing comprehensive human resources support and aligning HR strategies with the goals and objectives of the university. Aligned to a specific portfolio or area of the institution, the HRBP will work closely with faculty, staff, and administration to address HR needs and promote a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP):

Strategic HR Partnership:

  • Provide strategic advice and guidance to leaders on the performance of their staff and operations, as it relates to HR programs and processes, help leaders to complete these processes
  • Act as a trusted advisor on confidential or sensitive workplace issues.
  • Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support the university’s mission and goals.
  • Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
  • Analyze HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and policy development.
  • Collaborates with HR Generalist and Recruitment advisors to ensure daily HR operations expectations are met for their portfolio.

Employee Relations:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and staff on HR-related issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, and employee development.
  • Conduct thorough and objective investigations into employee concerns and complaints, ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
  • In partnership with the leader, administer appropriate discipline and performance management steps.
  • Conduct terminations and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained
  • Demonstrates expert knowledge and advice in employment standards, human rights legislation and related governance to ensure a positive work culture
  • Foster a positive and inclusive work environment through effective communication and relationship-building.

Talent Management:

  • Support recruitment and retention efforts by partnering with hiring managers to identify talent needs, develop job descriptions, and conduct interviews.
  • Partner with the HR Generalist to ensure smooth onboarding and orientation programs and smooth transition for new employees.
  • Identifies high potential employees, works with leaders to develop succession plans
  • Conducts annual workforce planning with leaders, facilitates critical resource planning discussions at budget cycles. Communicates workforce plan to recruitment advisors
  • Review’s organizational structure, provides recommendations on structure, job levels and job evaluation processes
  • Provides recommendation om HR programs like performance management, merit bonus and organizational training
  • Promote professional development opportunities and career pathing for faculty and staff.

Compliance and Policy Implementation:

  • Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local employment laws and university policies.
  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety for the university.
  • Develop, implement, and communicate HR policies and procedures.
  • Stay current with HR best practices and legal requirements, making recommendations for policy and process improvements.

HR Operations:

  • Collaborate with HR team members to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Utilize HR information systems to manage data and generate reports.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in the position, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

  • Strong knowledge of ESA, employment laws and regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands.
  • Experience using HR technology such as ADP WFN.
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Behavioral elements such as: good judgment, adaptability, persuasiveness, strategic thinking, decision making, resilience, resourcefulness, enthusiastic and meticulous attention to details
  • Ability to exercise mature judgment, diplomacy and discretion, and to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to multi-task, while staying flexible and organized; Deadline-driven.
  • Previous experience within a start-up environment or experience in building HR programs/processes is an asset.

Education and Experience:

  • Post Secondary Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a strategic HR business partner role.
  • Proven experience in leading organizational development, employee relations, talent management programs
  • Previous experience within an academic work environment is an asset.
  • Previous experience with using and analyzing data from HR Technologies (ADP WFN)
  • Professional HR certification CHRL

Diversity, inclusion and equity

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.

We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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