Business Partner, People and Culture

4 months ago

Toronto, Canada Toronto District School Board Full time

**3 - Permanent Positions**

**People and Culture**

**Schedule II, Level 10**

**(Non-Union - 12 Month)**

**$127,817 - $153,365**

The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices.
- **Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partner Resources, the Business Partner, People and Culture, is responsible for providing strategic consultation, advice, and guidance on various human resources (HR) matters to an assigned client group. This role serves as a resource to leaders and management staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies, practices, and regulations while driving strategic initiatives to enhance organizational success.**_

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Partner Resources, the **Business Partner, People and Culture** is responsible for:

- Acting as a strategic partner for business and workforce, identifying opportunities for change and driving strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Providing consultation, advice, and guidance on a range of workplace matters, including employee relations, labor relations, leadership coaching, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, conflict resolution, and performance support management.
- Partnering with Communities of Expertise (CoE) to deliver cohesive and comprehensive HR support to client groups.
- Collaborating with leaders to identify program goals, evaluate client needs, and develop supporting strategies to mitigate risks.
- Contributing to the development of the People and Culture strategic business plan, focusing on key people issues, trends, and solutions.
- Providing functional guidance to Employee Relations Officers and other members of the People Relations Team.
- Analyzing workforce requirements and developing strategies to address gaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
- Facilitating conflict and dispute resolution, including mediation, coaching, and directing employees through appropriate programs and guidelines.
- Leading, coordinating, or actively participating in People and Culture projects aligned with key organizational priorities.
- Preparing reports, briefing materials, and presentations for senior staff in People and Culture, business leaders, and TDSB clients.
- Participate in legal proceedings, collective bargaining, workplace investigations, and provide support with research, strategy, approvals, and implementation of settlements and agreements.
- Participate in the development and delivery of educational programs pertaining to labour, employment, workplace harassment/discrimination, performance management, and attendance support.
- Liaise with Union/Association representatives to exchange information and resolve issues while cultivating professional relationships.
- Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To take on the role of the **Business Partner, People and Culture**, you must have:

- University degree in a related discipline (e.g., Human Resources Management/Industrial Relations) and seven years of progressively responsible related experience in human resources working for a large, complex, multi-site and multi-unionized employer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience and expertise in HR management, including recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, human rights, strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and collective agreement interpretation.
- Proven experience in conducting investigations and alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and facilitated conversations.
- In-depth knowledge of employment and labour legislation/regulations, HR trends, programs, policies, processes, and best practices.
- Strong strategic planning, project management, change management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills to resolve complex complaints and conflicts between individuals or groups.
- Exceptional analytical, interpretative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coach and advise leadership on engaging employees and building high-performance teams.
- Strong client service orientation.
- Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity.
- Holistic understanding of HR business partnership functions and key HR processes/policies.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs.
- Discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle highly confidential information, sensitive issues, and emotional situations.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure to meet frequent deadlines.

**Special Requirements**:

- May require occasional travel

**Assets**:

- An advanced degree (e.g., Master of Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or Business Administration)
- Certified Human Resources Professional de

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