Human Resources Business Partner

Job Number:

- J0725-1265
- Job Title:

- Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)
- Job Type:

- Permanent FT Management & non-union Professionals
- Bargaining Unit:

- Non-bargaining
- Campus:

- Progress Campus / Hybrid
- Location:

- Greater Toronto Area
- Pay Range:

- $98,395.00 - $122,994.00/Year
- Pay Band:

- 11 Admin
- Hours/Week:

- 35
- Shift Schedule:

- Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Date Posted:

- July 31, 2025
- Closing Date:

- August 14, 2025

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

**About Our Team**
Centennial’s People, Equity & Culture (PE&C) portfolio houses leaders and experts who advance human resources needs across the College. As a strategic partner, PE&C develops and designs talent initiative that support the realization of the Colleges strategic direction, while guiding the institution’s efforts in equity, diversity, anti-racism, inclusion and Indigenization.

**Position Summary**
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Talent and HR Business Partnering, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) provides a full range of Human Resources management and consultative advice/counsel to designated internal client groups across the College. This role is instrumental in partnering with their client groups in strategic planning, change and transformation

The HRBP will provide and lead solutions and recommendations on recruitment and selection, employee and labour relations, performance management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, training and development and workforce planning. Working with the People, Equity & Culture centres of excellence, the HRBP will be accountable for translating and implementing programs and policies within their client groups, knowing when to partner and include their SME colleagues to address unique situations. Through the lens of equity, inclusion and decolonization, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of service-oriented people strategies that are in line with best practices and current trends, anticipating and meeting current and forward-looking needs of our internal clients while leveraging synergies with HR programs.

**Responsibilities**
- Partners effectively with senior leaders as their liaison and expert to all things people and culture supporting the translation of their operational and strategic needs from a people lens
- Acts as the HR professional on all aspects of workforce management and change: providing advice, guidance and support to both employees and line managers across the organization on a variety of complex and sensitive HR issues, ensuring adherence to company policy and employment legislation
- Provides coaching and guidance to department leaders on key areas such as: performance management, recruitment, terminations, diversity and inclusion, compensation, employee development, employment equity, change management, succession planning, strategic workforce planning, and team effectiveness
- Works in partnership with broader People, Equity & Culture teams to plan, develop, implement, and execute programs and projects that meet client needs; ensuring processes and activities align with Faculty and Department priorities
- Reinforces and embeds new and emerging change agendas through the implementation of targeted People, Equity & Culture initiatives determining the most effective way to carry out practices for the business
- Leads and implements People, Equity & Culture initiatives and projects in collaboration with their peers and internal stakeholders. Seeks out process improvement opportunities and leads initiatives to develop and implement solutions
- Maintains knowledge of current best practices and trends in human resources, including relevant legislation
- Coaches leaders and employees in the successful resolution of issues and conflicts
- Builds strong working relationships with senior leaders and networks across the faculty and organization
- Supports business strategy through providing dynamic solutions using experience, data analyses, and organizational agility
- Enables an inclusive culture by challenging bias and removing barriers
- As a strategic and trusted partner, proactively contributes to the business strategy by helping leaders identify, prioritize, and build