Director, Employee Relations Policy

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Full time

Why you’ll love working here:
- high-performance, people-focused culture- our commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves- learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth- membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security- competitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, and newly extended maternity/parental leave top of 26 weeks)- optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%- yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars- access to an annual wellness reimbursement program for health and wellness-related expenses for permanent and temporary employees- the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, the Director, Employee Relations Policy & Governance is responsible for employee relations, the development and implementation of policies and procedures that are applicable org-wide, implementing and maintaining governance related to HR matters, resolving workplace conflicts, addressing employee concerns and conducting workplace investigations, among other duties.

What you will do:
Implement Policies and Procedures- Creates and revises organization wide HR policies, including related Board policies, reflecting best practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance as well as compliance with HOOPP’s collective agreement. Attends Labour Relations meetings with the Association, as needed, regarding new or updated HR policies. Resolve Workplace Concerns.- Addresses workplace conflicts and strives to resolve them in a positive manner that benefits all parties and facilitates healthy working relationships.- Conducts formal investigations regarding allegations of workplace harassment, discrimination and/or violence in accordance with best practices and HOOPP’s policies, including conducting interviews, reviewing relevant evidence, preparing materials, recommending outcomes where appropriate, and preparing closure letters for impacted parties.- Responsible for handling and resolving complex ER matters.

Employment Agreements Terminations- Reviews termination rationale with Legal for all terminations.- Ensures legal, reputational, and financial risks are mitigated for the organization as well as compliance with the applicable regulations and HOOPP’s collective agreement.- Provides guidance and scripting to leaders, as needed, regarding conducting terminations.- Review of HOOPP’s termination letter/package templates in consultation with Legal to reflect best practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance as well as compliance with HOOPP’s collective agreement, incentive plan texts, and employment agreements.- Supports Legal Services on managing HOOPP’s employment-related litigation files with external counsel, including providing instruction and reviewing and contributing to all associated documentation such as statements of defense, and settlement agreements.

ER consulting- Provides expert advice and recommendations to HRBPs and/or business leaders regarding a broad range of ER issues including performance management, attendance, managing employee concerns, leaves of absence, and misconduct, and ensuring employees are treated in accordance with HOOPP values and also with a view to mitigating legal, financial and reputational risk to HOOPP.- Develops and updates relevant templates including disciplinary letters, probation extension letters, PIP-related documents.- Recommends disciplinary action as appropriate and drafting appropriate documentation.

Workplace Accommodations- Manages non-disability related accommodation requests, including advising on whether HOOPP has a duty to accommodate and if so, identifying appropriate accommodation measures.- Partners with the HR Benefit’s team on disability-related accommodations. Where required, engages a third-party vendor to conduct accommodation reviews for non-disability related requests.

Employee Training- Keeps updated on regulatory employee training requirements impacting HOOPP.- In conjunction with COEs, prepares and/or reviews material for legally mandated training to ensure compliance (e.g., AODA, health & safety awareness, and respect in the workplace).- In conjunction with Learning & Development, conducts Respect in the Workplace training for new employees.- Attends new hire sessions to introduce an

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