Human Resources Business Partner

Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care has an opportunity for a HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER Position Type: Temporary Full-time (approx. 12 months) Shift Type: Day, Hybrid Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours Hours of Work: 7 hrs/shift Posting Number: 9567 Union: Non-Union Baycrest is a global leader in aging and brain health innovation and has been recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. Baycrest combines a comprehensive system of care for aging patients with one of the world’s top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity brought to the international marketplace. The Human Resources Business Partner is a highly influential role that contributes to the organization in delivering both strategic and operational HR outcomes to support Baycrest People Strategy. This role will support our Research & Education, Innovation, Foundation, Terraces and Corporate portfolios and reports to the Director of Human Resources, working collaboratively with managers, union leaders, and key leaders in the hospital and Long–Term Care environments to lead employee and labour relation initiatives. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the management operations to integrate strategic human resources into day‑to‑day activities and create a positive employee experience. This is a critical role in leading and fostering productive labour relations and employee engagement. Responsibilities Human Resources - Develop proactive strategies in partnership with management clients to support their objectives such as retention, employee engagement, and workforce planning to positively impact Baycrest People Strategy. - Leverage human‑capital measures to support management decision‑making, short‑ and long‑range planning, and strategy development. - Establish strong business relationships with Hospital leadership teams and create effective partnerships across HR and throughout the organization. - Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and leadership while ensuring alignment with best practices on HR‑related matters. - Coach and advise leaders on the interpretation & implementation of applicable legislation, company policies, and appropriate resolution to HR related issues. - Participate in the development and maintenance of Human Resource policies, programs, and procedures that align with corporate values, comply with relevant regulations, and achieve business objectives. - In close partnership with Managers and the Talent Acquisition Specialist, identify critical talent gaps and develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for attracting top talent across the hospital, championing the building of talent pipelines for critical roles. - Monitor day‑to‑day workforce analytics/trends and provide thought leadership and insights on key HR metrics to improve business results (turnover, sick leaves, absenteeism, employee performance, retention). - Act as the lead customer service agent for Human Resources, receiving issues/complaints and facilitating timely resolution. - Facilitate the delivery of HR services including HR operations, recruitment, total rewards and organizational effectiveness. - Promote employee morale, engagement, fairness, diversity, and equity. Employee and Labour Relations - Support managers in addressing complex labour and employee relations issues with the intention of supporting the business unit to achieve its operating and clinical objectives. - With advanced experience in human resources and labour relations, act as a mentor and professional practice leader for other members of the human resources business partner team. - Liaise heavily with key union leadership to develop highly functional relationships that advance the objectives of the organization and contribute to Baycrest being a workplace of choice. - Lead both formal and informal labour relations processes including grievance administration and labour management committees. - Conduct, lead, and execute full‑cycle workplace investigations, including preparing briefing notes with full analysis, aligned with departmental standards. - Partner and support Occupational Health and Safety through return‑to‑work plans, accommodation, attendance support program, and injury/illness reporting. - Stay abreast of key industry trends and the HR landscape, translating insights into organizational application. Qualifications - A minimum of 3-5 years of previous experience in a human resources generalist role. - A degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations or a related field. - Coaching, counseling and facilitation skills needed to lead managers/directors in developing effective employee/labour relation practices. - Strong customer service skills with the ability to exercise critical thinking and problem solving. - Models excellence in client service, dependable and focused on finding solutions to advance organizational goals and objectives. - Excellent negotiation and consensus‑building skills. - Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, conflict resolution skills and judgment. - Strong relationship management skills with experience in partnering, influencing, coaching and building credibility with leaders and the HR team. - Strong change management skills with demonstrated ability to act as a catalyst for change within the operation. - Strong business acumen and issue resolution skills with the ability to deal with situations in an open, objective and flexible manner. - Direct health care, long‑term care, or public sector experience in an unionized environment preferred. - Full understanding and demonstrated working knowledge of relevant Employee and Labour Legislation including Employment Standards, Ontario Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code. Compensation At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency. For this position, the salary range is $102,072 to $127,590. The target hiring range is $102,072 to $115,000 per year. Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job‑related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization. Total Compensation - Enrolment in Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan - Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan ("HOOPP") - Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Internal Applicants Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application. External Applicants Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below. Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences are changing the future of brain health and aging. Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961. All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr