HR Business Partner

Monday – Friday, with the option of participating in a hybrid remote work model

This position is temporary until January 2028. 

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All Internal applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. External applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements\: 

-Article 30 (k) – CUPE Collective Agreement 
-Article 10.7 (d) – ONA Collective Agreement 
-Article b) (ii) – OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
-Article 14.04 – OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
-Article 2.07 and Article 13 – PIPSC RT Collective Agreement 
 

1. Undergraduate degree in HR or related field.

2. Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management.

3. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) an asset.

years of generalist experience in HR, preferably in a unionized and/or hospital environment 

5. Sound knowledge of employment law including Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Labour Relations Act, and the proven ability to provide advice to clients on the application

6. Experience in consulting and advising leaders on organizational development initiatives, talent management, employee/labour relations and change management

7. Proven ability to interface effectively with senior leaders.

8. Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to make recommendations to leadership,  and influence decision based on thorough analysis.

9. Detail oriented with the ability to handle competing priorities

10. Able to remain flexible and adaptable in a complex and changing work environment

11. Demonstrated problem-solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, and decision making skills

12. Tact, diplomacy, mature judgement and ability to take action and display initiative

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse hospitals, we're providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The People & Workforce Strategy team is accountable for the delivery of strategic and functional HR support to HHS leaders, physicians and employees. The team is comprised of a diverse group of high performing HR professionals across Talent Management, Compensation, and HR Business Partner work streams. This team is part of the broader Human Resources Portfolio that includes Health Safety and Wellness, HR Support Services, HR Operations, Employee & Labour Relations and Organizational Development. The portfolio provides leadership, strategy and all operational programs and functions related to the workforce at Hamilton Health Sciences.
 

The HR Business Partner provides support, direction and consultation to leaders on Human Resources issues. This is a key service delivery role for an experienced HR professional who has a strong generalist background and has demonstrated success in initiating and supporting corporate HR strategic initiatives. This role will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your facilitation, influencing and negotiating skills as well bring your technical experience in employee/labour relations, talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, change management and building organizational capability.

Reporting to the Manager, HR Business Partners, and as part of a dynamic team of Business Partners, you will provide a full complement of HR services as an HR Business Partner to a client group of leaders. You will be instrumental in championing corporate HR strategies and initiatives with your client group while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and applicable legislation.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the effective delivery of HR advice and counsel to leaders within your client group, including employee/labour relations, organizational design, workforce planning and talent management.
• Act as trusted advisor to leaders on HR related matters, supporting the execution of daily operations while aligning with the strategic corporate plan.
• Coordinate and align the delivery of HR functional services within your client group to ensure value creation. Communicate effectively with HR functional centres regarding the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
• Within the assigned client group, advise leaders on aligning business objectives with best practice Human Resources, supporting the achievement of business outcomes and providing advice and guidance on complex HR matters.
• Advise, counsel, and leaders on human resources related operational issues such as Investigations, Performance Development, Attendance Management, Return to Workplace and Accommodation, Recruitment & Selection, Workforce Planning and Human Resources Initiatives to ensure consistency of practice.
• Lead and/or support workplace investigations and support leaders as a key decision maker on outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate/guide and evaluate the execution of HR strategy within the assigned client group
• Ensure the effective implementation of HR programs developed through Talent Management with the client group
• Champion and promote organization values and the Values Based Code of Conduct through a well-developed consultative, influencing approach with leaders, managers, employees and physicians.