Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner - Equiton Living Portfolio

**About Equiton**:
Founded in 2015, Equiton is a recognized leader in private equity investments and is approaching half a billion in assets under management. Our exponential growth is a direct outcome of our leadership team understanding how the industry works and how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. We’ve discovered that finding the right opportunities involves time, experience, and discipline. Our strategy is always forward-looking, anticipating trends and adapting our selection to strengthen our market position, capitalizing on value creation opportunities, and building the most robust portfolio possible for our investors. We attract diverse, exceptionally talented people and create an atmosphere that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and integrity.

**About the Position**:
Closely working with our VP, Operations & Income Producing Properties, Regional and Property Managers, the HRBP is a knowledgeable HR professional with a broad generalist background, providing front-line expertise, advice and support to clients. The HRBP will enable the development and implementation of HR practices and programs in support of the company achieving its business goals and growth plans. Regular travel to Equiton Living Properties is required (approximately 2-4 days week dependant on business needs).

**Key Functions and Responsibilities**:
Act as a point of contact for site management and employees on all HR related matters - champion HR initiatives and facilitate the respect and understanding of HR policies.

Employee and Management Support
- Provide counsel to employees and management - ability to strike the right balance of advocate for employee and business
- Advise management on handling employee matters

On-Boarding
- Deliver quarterly on-boarding sessions for new hires in support of positive new hire experiences
- Ensure all aspects of on-boarding requirements/new hire data collection via Dayforce is completed in a timely fashion for new hires

Recruitment
- Ensure recruitment processes/approvals are followed
- Coordinate with the HR Associate and/or Manager, HR on job postings, interviews, assessments, job offers, references, background checks, recruitment reports, Dayforce entries, etc.
- Educate management on recruitment best practices and interviewing techniques

Performance Management
- Oversee and guide performance management activities
- Educate employees on utilizing performance management tools (Dayforce) - Prepare presentations and conduct training on Equiton performance process and best practices
- Support the preparation and distribution of reports and compensation (bonus and merit) letters
- Support management in the preparation of performance improvement plans
- Facilitation of exits and conduct exit interviews when appropriate

Learning & Development
- Identify employee training needs and source learning vendors
- Support corporate training program implementation and sustainment practices
- Track completed L&D programs

**Employee Engagement**:

- Manage the employee engagement surveys process for EL, striving for high participation rates
- Prepares summary reports for EL management
- Conduct gap analysis and support management in action planning to address areas of concern - partner with management to ensure progress is made

**Policies & Procedures**:

- Development/document policies and procedures specific to Equiton Living employees and ensure all relevant parties are aware and aligned
- Ensure Equiton Living employees complete on-line policy acknowledgement and training
- Conduct investigations as necessary

Benefits & WSIB & Wellness
- Provide guidance regarding benefit inquiries
- Support the documentation process for WSIB administration and the return-to-work and accommodation process - coordinate with the HR team, Regional and Property Mangers
- Wellness Champion - source offerings tailored for the property portfolio and promote the wellness program

Health & Safety
- Ensures Health & Safety process/policies are followed
- Work with Health & Safety experts to ensure all regulatory requirements are adhered to and all necessary documentation is completed

Special Projects - as required based on business needs

**Required Skills and Abilities**:

- Natural communicator, proven self-starter and highly adept at building trust and strong relationships quickly
- Independent yet highly communicative - positive mindset and natural team player
- Represent the HR function in a relatable, professional and knowledgeable light - highly influential and persuasive
- Strong HR & business acumen and highly accountable - ownership of work through to full completion
- Strong interpersonal skills and judgement - work well with stakeholders across all levels of the company
- Proven ability to think strategically/connect-the-dots and deliver exceptional results
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing business cases, pre