Human Resources Business Partner

Reporting to theSenior Manager HRBP theHuman Resources BusinessPartnerwill act as the primary HR contact providingguidance and solutions to business leaders within a specific region while supporting various departments. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the HR team to deliver a comprehensive range of HR services to their assigned client groups covering areas such as employee relations performance management compensation benefits HR policy and metrics/reporting.

This position will be basedinOttawa;Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide specialized and strategic HR guidance to business leaders in resolving employee and labor relations issues.

• Collaborate effectively with business and union partners to address cross-functional tasks and resolve people-related matters such as grievances and inquiries/disputes from the Ministry of Labor (MOL).

• Partner with HR leadership and client groups to understand operational needs gather feedback for program design and develop tailored HR solutions.

• Lead employee incident reviews and investigations in coordination with business leaders to ensure consistent process adherence and thorough due diligence.

• Offer expert advice on workplace policies andprocedures andappropriatelydisseminateknowledge on relevant provincial legislation.

• Facilitate the implementation interpretation and application of company policies collective agreementsprojectsand programs.

• Deliver key projects aligned with business priorities including conducting root cause analyses implementing changes and managing communication and change processes.

• Collaborate with peers and key stakeholders to foster innovative thinking and drive the development ofnew ideasand processes.

• Develop andfacilitateHR-related training sessions for management and supervisors.

• Assess HR approaches and services for business unitsidentifyingneeds and gaps and developing plans to address requirements.

• Proactively analyze key HR metrics such as headcount and turnoveridentifytrends and issues and collaborate with the business to implement relevant solutions.

• Maintain current knowledge of HR best practices and emerging trends internally and externally ensuring that our practicesremainrelevant competitive and aligned with Extendicare culture values and employment brand.

• Work with business leaders to raise awareness of HR trends and leading practices providing insights on areas for improvement or performance enhancement.

• Perform any other duties as.

Whatwerelooking for:

• University Degree or College Diploma Program in Human Resources.

• 5 yearsof HR/LR work experiencewithin at least 3 years as an HRBP/LR generalist.

• Experience inunionizedenvironmentis consideredan asset.

• Strong leadershipskills with the ability to thrive infast-paced environment and driven to deliver results.

• Abilityto interact effectively with all levels oftheorganization.

• Experience inHRpolicy and practicesand employment-related legislation in applicablejurisdictions including lawspertaining toEmployment Standards and Human Rights.

• High energy strong work ethic resiliencyversatilityand flexibility.

• Excellent organizational project management and execution skills to ensure successful implementation of HR projectspoliciesand processes.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Officeand HRIS.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity forgrowthand recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Robust benefits package