Human Resources Business Partner

Job summary

The Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic and operational HR guidance to leaders and employees across the organization. Key duties include managing employee relations, performance management, disability cases, and supporting organizational change initiatives.

Job details

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champion quality and continuous learning. As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will be an integral part of a collaborative People & Culture team focused on delivering strategic and operational human resources support across Homewood Health. You will partner with leaders and employees to address employee relations, performance management, disability management, accommodations, workforce planning, and employee experience initiatives. If you are looking for an organization that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here. Hours: Temporary for up to 14 months What you'll be doing: * Partner with leaders to provide strategic and operational HR guidance on employee relations, performance management, attendance management, employee engagement, organizational change, and workforce planning * Coach leaders on people-related matters while balancing business needs, legislative requirements, and employee considerations * Support workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and other employee relations matters * Interpret and apply employment legislation, organizational policies, and HR best practices * Facilitate disability, medical leave, and workplace accommodation cases from intake through resolution * Collaborate with employees, leaders, and external case management providers to support effective return-to-work and accommodation plans * Provide guidance on human rights obligations, accommodation requirements, and disability management best practices * Maintain accurate case documentation while ensuring confidentiality and legislative compliance * Participate in People & Culture projects, policy development, process improvement initiatives, and organizational programs * Develop tools, resources, communications, and training materials to support leaders and employees * Contribute to change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives What we're looking for: * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Behaviour, or a related discipline * CPHR designation and membership in good standing with a provincial CPHR association preferred * 5 to 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience * Demonstrated experience in employee relations, performance management, disability management, workplace accommodations, leadership coaching, and workplace investigations * Strong knowledge of employment standards, human rights legislation, and HR best practices * Excellent consultation, coaching, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills * Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office applications, and appropriate use of AI tools * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality * A commitment to building trusting relationships, fostering inclusion, and supporting a positive employee experience * Ability to communicate in French is considered an asset Why work with us Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

What you’ll do

The Human Resources Business Partner will provide strategic and operational HR guidance to leaders and employees across the organization. Key duties include managing employee relations, performance management, disability cases, and supporting organizational change initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and have 5 to 7 years of progressive HR experience. A CPHR designation is preferred, along with strong knowledge of employment standards and human rights legislation.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Policy development · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Employee Relations
• Performance Management
• Disability Management
• Workplace Accommodations
• Leadership Coaching
• Workplace Investigations
• Conflict Resolution
• Workforce Planning
• Employment Legislation
• Human Rights Obligations
• Change Management
• HRIS Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Policy Development
• Strategic HR Guidance
• Continuous Development
• Employee Relations Investigations
• Organizational Change Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Management
• Case Management
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Disabilities
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Employee Engagement
• Employment Protection Legislation
• French Language
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• Process Improvement
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources Business Partner
• Human Resource Managers
• Human Resources Managers