Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner provides guidance and support on a wide range of HR issues, including labour relations, grievance management, employee performance, and organizational development. This role involves managing collective agreements, conducting workplace investigations, supporting leadership with employee relations, and overseeing recruitment, leave management, and benefits administration, all while building strong relationships with staff, leadership, and union representatives.

ROLE

• Act as a lead resource in administering and interpreting collective agreements, resolving grievances, and participating in mediations and arbitrations
• Provide coaching and guidance to leadership on performance management, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, and conflict resolution
• Build strong relationships with leadership and union representatives to align HR strategies with organizational goals and support change management initiatives
• Lead investigations into workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination, ensuring compliance with employment law and organizational policies
• Prepare documents for arbitrations, negotiations, and settlements; review and propose updates to organizational HR policies
• Develop and deliver training and communications related to labour relations, policy updates, and collective bargaining changes
• Responsible for coordinating, navigating and driving all internal staff recruitment activities providing guidance, advice and support
• Ensure internal and external staff movement is accurately tracked through HRIS, ATS, employee digital files and excel spreadsheets
• Supports leave management, ensuring leaves of absence are processed accurately and communicated to employees
• Participate in internal committees, workforce planning, and provide HRBP coverage support across multiple sites as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or Community College Certificate in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum of 3 years progressive hands-on experience in full cycle Human Resources preferably in a healthcare care environment
• Previous experience interpreting collective agreements
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills
• CHRP required

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Extended health benefits
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the organizational needs.

Recruitment Process

Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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