Human Resources Manager, Employee

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre with a provincial, national and international reputation for discovering and delivering life-changing care. Since 2015, we have provided excellent and compassionate care in hospital, community and home. Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, we translate scientific breakthroughs, push boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

At Sinai Health, we care, create possibilities and offer hope. We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager, Employee and Labour Relations that aligns with our purpose to join our team.

**Supports the Sinai Health Leadership Group**
- Supports the Sinai Health leadership group with employee and labour relations matters and provides informed, strategic and timely advice, support, and counsel
- Develops recommendations to proactively address issues and concerns
- Manages special projects including conducting research, consulting with clients/stakeholders, facilitating group discussions and preparing recommendations for change; projects will span the areas of employee and labour relations, training & development, workforce planning and other human resource functions
- Actively contributes to Sinai Health’s strategic goal of putting quality and safety first to foster an environment of continuous quality improvement

**Leads the Implementation of Sinai Health Human Resources Processes**
- Works as a member of the Sinai Health HR team to ensure consistent and integrated employee and labour relations practices across the System as appropriate
- Provides leadership and expertise in areas including workplace conflict, employee conduct, performance management, progressive discipline, termination, attendance support, contingency planning, etc.
- Advises managers in the interpretation and implementation of local and central collective agreements, employment legislation, and HR best practice
- Responds to and investigates grievance matters/breaches including fact finding, preparing positions, acting as representative, using legal resources effectively, attending hearings and providing counsel to witnesses
- Supports managers in addressing complex employee and labour relations issues, while fostering positive working relationships between management and labour partners; liaises with union leadership and is an advocate for positive relations
- Negotiates resolutions/settlements, implements resolutions and communicates effectively with stakeholders
- Partners with legal counsel on matters proceeding to arbitration
- Researches and analyzes trends/data impacting employee and labour relations, recommends appropriate strategies
- Builds relationships with external stakeholders e.g. peer institutions, universities and colleges to keep pace with emerging market trends; participates in related committees and outreach programs as required
- Works with the Occupational Health, Safety, Human Resources, and Diversity, Wellness & Inclusion departments and Sinai Health leadership to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for all staff and identifies appropriate temporary modified work and/or permanent accommodation solutions

**HR Policy Development & Implementation**
- Interprets and applies legislation, collective agreements and Sinai Health policies; consulting with key stakeholders as necessary
- Liaises with external organizations and legal counsel as appropriate
- Ensures policies and procedures are current and relevant based on developments in legislation and best practice
- Liaises with Sinai Health teams and committees, external partners/clients, other hospitals and government officials to develop opportunities to exchange information, gather knowledge and adapt plans accordingly
- Performs cross functional duties or other duties consistent with the position as assigned
- Job Requirements
- Successful completion of a University degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution; CHRP/CHRL is preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of recent and related HR experience in several functional areas required
- Significant knowledge and experience managing employee and labour relations issues with the demonstrated ability to foster positive working relationships between management and union groups
- Applicants with proven equivalent recent and related training and experience may be considered
- Experience in a large, complex institution, preferably in healthcare preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, interpret and administer HR policies involving a variety of situations
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, etc.
- Knowledgeable about current best practices and trends including performance management, attendance support, accommodat