HR Business Partner

As a member of the HR management team, provide expert advice, consultation and strategic direction to lines of business on talent strategies, HR initiatives and critical business decisions impacting the management of human resources. Support the clients in the design delivery and execution of the organizational and Cluster people plans.

Partner with client leadership teams in the strategic planning, delivery and integration of corporate human resources programs, processes, policies and products. Actively participate in leadership teams’ strategic business planning process; and align HR strategies with business initiatives, delivering programmatic content, and supporting operations.

Partner with centers of expertise and other areas of the Human Resources division to access resources and implement HR and business solutions
**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**:

- **Participate as a member of the client’s leadership team and act as a technical resource, providing a holistic approach in the direction, advice and guidance to senior management in strategic, tactical, executional and operational issues impacting and/or relating to human resources management. This includes**:

- Assisting in the development of long and short term business goals through strategic workforce planning analysis
- Leading the development of planned outcomes and measures related to managing and development of people
- Coaching and developing executive leaders to grow/enhance people-management capabilities
- Providing strategic advice and consultation on human resources strategy, initiatives and issues relating to organizational design, change management, total compensation, talent management, recruitment, and compliance with HR policies and procedures
- **Plan and implement new/revised HR programs, services, processes and procedures which align and integrate with the business, support their unique needs, respond to new initiatives and meet future business requirements. This includes**:

- Developing and maintaining effective communication linkages with all levels of management within HR Division and other areas as required to identify ongoing and changing needs and to ensure HR services and products are aligned with business requirements to maintain a high level of customer service and support.
- Engaging and partnering with centers of expertise and other areas within the HR division to provide input to the corporate human resource sub functions to ensure the effective planning, development, design and implementation of corporate wide programs, policies, practices and processes to meet the needs of the HR division and the business.
- **Lead HR program deliverables for cluster-specific initiatives and projects to full implementation. Develop HR project plan ensuring alignment of HR programs, products and services with the strategic direction.**
- **Plan and develop short and long term branch strategic business plans, goals and objectives to operationalize and support WSIB and divisional strategic goals and objectives. As a member of the human resources management team, collaborate with peers and Vice-President, Human Resources to identify, recommend and develop divisional strategy, goals and objectives in support of the corporate and business strategies, goals, priorities and objectives.**:

- **In collaboration with the HR Systems and Human Capital Analytics branch. Gather and leverage workforce data to formulate people insights and recommendations. Assess and report on the performance of HR programs and initiatives.**
**Job Requirements**:

- Education (Level and Specialty / Discipline):

- Post-secondary education specializing in the Human Resources Management field.
- Experience (Years of Related Experience and Type of Experience):

- 5 years of experience in key human resources disciplines including performance management, employee relations, organizational and job design, change management, collective agreement consultation and employment law.
- Managerial experience preferred
- Technical or Professional Qualifications or Certifications/Designations:

- CHRL designation (preferred)

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We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

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