Human Resources Business Partner

**Section**: Human Resources/Labour Relations
**Division**: Human Resources and Organizational Development
**Department**: Corporate Services
**Initial Reporting Location**: Tom Davies Square

**Job Status**: Contract Position
**Estimated Probable Duration**: One (1) year

**Affiliation**: Non Union
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: No
**Range of Pay**: Group 14 - $4,238.50 to $4,986.10 bi-weekly

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

**Main Function**: This position is responsible to the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development for the provision of complete human resources services to a set customer base within CGS, in support of quality customer service outcomes, and the Business Plan for the Division.

Under the Business Partnership Model, this position delivers pro-active and strategic solutions, programs and policies to address human resource issues faced by the various divisions to advance the mission, values and business objectives of CGS. This position supports the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development in fulfilling a corporate controllership role for the human resources function, within their client base.

**Characteristic Duties**:Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development.
- 1. Establish effective partnerships with and support business leaders and their respective leadership teams within a defined client group to align and provide human resource services, best practices, expertise, insight and solutions to advance the mission, vision, values and business objectives of the CGS, including:

- Assessing and anticipating human resources related needs;
- Providing input on workforce and succession planning as well as business unit restructuring;
- Providing input on various divisional leadership group panels to contribute to strategic, operational and human resource decisions;
- Recommending ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships and boost productivity and retention;
- Mediating and resolving complex employee or labour relations issues;
- Facilitating effective communication, problem solving and positive labour relations for the various divisions supported.

2. Provide core human resources services to a defined client group within CGS including:

- Collective Bargaining Agreement administration and grievance management for Unionized Employees;
- Job analysis and job description writing/revision and approval for Union and Non Union positions;
- Support activities related to job evaluation of Unionized and Non Unionized positions;
- Act as the designate of the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development during the final stage of the grievance process, mediation and arbitration;
- Review and recommend improvements and/or modifications to or deletions from Collective Bargaining Agreements; participate in Collective Bargaining negotiations;
- Act as chief spokesperson in Collective Bargaining Negotiations, as directed;
- Negotiate Memoranda of Understanding/Settlement within established perimeters, acting as chief spokesperson for CGS;
- Advise and develop tools for Management on recruitment and placement policies, procedures, and related legislation, and participate on Hiring Committees for manager level and above;
- Respond to and investigate human rights and harassment complaints and conduct threat assessments as required;
- Act as a direct point of contact or resource for all employees within defined client group, including non-management staff; provide advice and guidance regarding various processes, procedures, policies, etc.;
- Respond to inquiries from citizens regarding human resources processes, procedures and policies.

3. Develop programs/policies in one or more sub-functions of human resources (e.g. employment policies, apprenticeships, internships, etc.), providing corporate technical expertise to CGS. Champion organizational change management relating to these programs or initiatives.
4. Develop and deliver supervisory training programs (e.g. HR Bootcamp).
5. Facilitate effective communication and problem solving concerning issues related to a designated group of clients.
7. Act as CGS management designate at Human Rights and Ontario Labour Relations board procedural meetings.
8. Ensure corporate human resource programs/policies are properly communicated to all staff.
9. Establish and maintain solid networks with industry partners through participation on external committees (e.g. Regional Single-Tier Labour Group) in order to keep up to date with external trends and best practices and make recommendations to introduce these concepts at CGS.
10. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
11. Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Training**:

- Community College diploma in a related discipline (e.g. B