Human Resources Business Partner

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic **Human Resources Business Partner** to support the needs of our growing network of long-term care homes in Ontario. Based in Niagara Falls, Ontario, this in-office role provides comprehensive human resources support across multiple locations, working with multiple unions. This role is a part of our Corporate team and works in conjunction with all team members. The successful incumbent will report to the Human Resources Manager and the Director of Finance and Operations.

**Job Duties**
- Ensure that all requirements and regulations and Ministry of Long-term Care are implemented along with all other Provincial Legislation which influence the operation of the Long-Term Care home(s)

**Labour & Employee Relations**
- Support the interpretation and administration of collective agreement(s) across multiple unionized sites.
- Assist with the bargaining process of developing new collective agreements or altering existing agreements.
- Assist with grievance handling, labour-management meetings, and arbitration preparation.
- Liaise with legal counsel on an as needed basis
- Attend arbitrations on an as needed basis.
- Provide guidance to managers on performance management, progressive discipline, and workplace conflict resolution.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.

**Recruitment & Onboarding**
- Coordinate and support full-cycle recruitment for leadership roles, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Support and manage job postings for recruitment initiatives for all facility recruitment needs.
- Organize and attend job fairs and other recruitment initiatives on as needed basis.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and maintain recruitment pipelines.
- Ensure a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience for all new hires.

**Training & Development**
- Coordinate and deliver management training programs, including mandatory compliance training, and ongoing development initiatives.
- Utilize online training platform as needed and manage all Human Resources training material.
- Support home managers to rack training completion and maintain accurate records.
- Work with management to identify skill gaps and recommend learning solutions.
- Support the rollout of corporate training initiatives across all homes, in conjunction with the Corporate Nursing team.

**Workplace Investigations & Compliance**
- Assist in conducting and documenting workplace investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, or misconduct when required.
- Provide guidance to managers during workplace investigations.
- Work with the Health and Safety Manager to provide guidance to management team members during workplace violence and harassment investigations and review findings to determine appropriate next steps.
- Ensure confidentiality, fairness, and adherence to legal and internal standards during all investigative processes.
- Support compliance with regulatory agencies and standards (e.g., Ministry of Labour, Public Health, Accreditation) in conjunction with the Corporate Nursing team.

**General HR Administration**
- Provide day-to-day support to employees and managers on policies, benefits, leaves of absence, and general inquiries.
- Answer all employee inquires regarding multiple individual collective agreements.
- Support all homes to maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records and personnel files.
- Assist with HR reporting (e.g., headcount, turnover, absenteeism) and data analysis to support workforce planning as/when needed.
- Assist with employee benefit inquires as they arise.
- Work closely with corporate accounting and payroll team members to ensure collective agreements are being interpreted correctly.
- Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and programs.
- Support projects related to the overall human resources process and standardization across sites.
- All other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager, Director of Finance and Operations; and members of the senior corporate team

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a unionized healthcare or long-term care environment.
- Strong working knowledge of employment and labour legislation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Creative flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and travel to multiple locations, as required (valid drivers license and personal vehicle required).
- Conmed Health Care Group is an equal opportunity employer. We abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request throughout the recruitment process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

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