Employee Relations Advisor

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Employee Relations Advisor is responsible for supporting the Associate Director on a wide range of Employee and Labour Relations (ER/LR) matters, including but not limited to; workplace investigations, performance management, terminations, disciplinary action, accommodations, grievance management, building people leader capabilities and providing guidance and expertise while liaising with stakeholders, as required.

**Accountabilities**:
Leads employee relations processes, including performance improvement plans, workplace investigations, workplace accommodations, disciplinary action, and terminations;
Demonstrates exceptional people skills and ability to influence leaders to ensure outcome of ER/LR processes are aligned to the people strategy and mitigate legal, financial and reputational risk;
Recognizes and executes on opportunities to optimize the employee and people leader experience;
Identifies trends, and partners with stakeholders to proactively support people leaders with ER/LR matters;
Promptly responds to escalated ER/LR questions and concerns using sound judgement and technical expertise;
Solid knowledge and understanding of HR policies and practices and employment legislation across multiple jurisdictions;
May be required to work in a unionized environment and assist in labour relations processes such as labour management meetings;
Leads the full cycle of workplace investigations in accordance with applicable policies and local legislation;
Maintains accurate case management process, records, case notes and document all ER/LR inquiries;
Maintains fulsome and detailed tracking of ER related matters for quarterly reporting purposes;
Collaborates with the broader HR community in the delivery of shared initiatives as required.

**Skills & Experience**:
3+ years of HR experience, including 1+ years as HR Business Partner or equivalent

General HR knowledge of policies and processes;
Completed post-secondary education, preferably in HR or Business Administration, working towards completion of HR designation an asset;
Knowledge of union environment and collective bargaining agreements;
Strong relationship management, effective listening, communication skills and interpersonal skills across all levels with commitment to providing timely responses;
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills;
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple initiatives and deadlines;
Knowledge of employee data administration and end-to-end processes; experience with transaction processing and data management;
Knowledge of HR system, and ability to leverage basic technology functionality. Working knowledge of Workday an asset;
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and approach highly sensitive situations with professionalism and calm.

Strong communication skills, ability to respond with tact and diplomacy in high stress situations.

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**Our story**:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $121 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2021. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.