Human Resources Business Partner

Company Description

OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) is a member-focused, service-driven organization. We are committed to putting our people first by fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, providing a competitive total compensation package and investing in career development. Our team is currently looking for a:
**Human Resources Business Partner (18 Month Contract)**

**Job Description**:

- Acts as a resource to managers to advise on full life cycle of performance management including the development of goals, performance measures, related assessment and investigations, monitoring, and disciplinary/reward process.
- Acts as advisor for business leaders for challenging human resources (HR) issues and questions; guiding them to the appropriate resources.
- Oversees the leave admin process and support HR Specialists to ensure that processes are followed. Advising on complex leave management and return to work issues.
- Develop positive and collaborative partnerships within all levels of management to act as a strategic business partner, coach, and consultant for all aspects of HR.
- Acts as an advisor and coach to support managers with resolving employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Supports the business by proactively identifying, analyzing, and reporting on trends and data to identify issues and ensure continuous improvement. This includes conducting exit interviews, check-in surveys on a regular basis to evaluate engagement. Monitor employee engagement and work with leaders to develop solutions to increase engagement.
- Actively seeks and drives change to HR practices, processes, and tools.
- Support business leaders through change management initiatives.
- Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture, and its competition.
- Provides project support to the Manager, Human Resources Services and Senior Manager of Human Resources Operations, as required.
- Assists in the development and facilitation of HR employee training initiatives.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of three years’ experience in employee relations and organizational development.
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or commitment to complete CHRP designation.
- Familiarity with project management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization.
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills to present alternatives to resolve conflicts and minimize high-risk situations, and the ability to quickly establish credibility.
- Superior time management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and relationship-building skills with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working with relevant legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights Code, the Employment Equity Act, the Pay Equity Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Strong interviewing and assessment skills, including behavioural interviewing techniques, and the ability to drive and manage the full recruitment cycle.
- Benefits and payroll administration experience would be an asset.
- The ability to communicate in French is considered an asset.

Additional Information
**What we offer**:

- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Industry-leading employer-paid group benefits that start on your first day
- Defined benefit pension plan
- 100% coverage of continuing education and licensing fees
- Flexible work from home and hybrid options
- Opportunities for advancement
- OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities._
- As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique._

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