JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner eager for an opportunity to leave a lasting impact and contribute to a company that’s evolving, innovating, and expanding? Are you seeking a role where you can utilize your creative abilities to develop tools and processes to drive continuous improvement initiatives crucial for supporting growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced setting, where your HR expertise is not only valued, but also actively utilized by the clients you assist?
If this resonates with you, we have an incredible opportunity for you! ParaMed Home Healthcare is seeking a dynamic Human Resources Business Partner to serve as the key HR contact, offering guidance 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 offers a hybrid work arrangement. In-office duties will predominantly center around visits to district offices and meetings at our Head Office located in Markham, Ontario.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and procedures, and appropriately disseminate knowledge on relevant provincial legislation.
• Facilitate the implementation, interpretation and application of company policies, collective agreements, projects and 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 of new ideas and processes.
• Develop and facilitate HR-related training sessions for management and supervisors.
• Assess HR approaches and services for business units, identifying needs and gaps, and developing plans to address requirements.
• Proactively analyze key HR metrics such as headcount and turnover, identify trends 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 practices remain relevant, competitive, and aligned with ParaMed’s 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 required.

Skills and Requirements:

• University Degree or completion of a College Diploma Program in Human Resources. CHRP designation an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant HR/LR work experience within a Human Resources department with at least 3 years as an HR/LR generalist.
• Experience in unionized environment considered an asset.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of human resources policy and practice and of relevant HR and employment-related legislation in applicable jurisdictions, including laws pertaining to Employment Standards and Human Rights.
• Thrive in fast-paced environment and driven to deliver results.
• High energy, strong work ethic, resiliency, versatility and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Enjoys a challenge and committed to building a high-performance organization.
• Excellent organizational, project management and execution skills to ensure successful delivery/implementation of HR projects, policies and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS.

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 for growth and 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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

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• 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 and procedures, and appropriately disseminate knowledge on relevant provincial legislation.
• Facilitate the implementation, interpretation and application of company policies, collective agreements, projects and 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 of new ideas and processes.
• Develop and facilitate HR-related training sessions for management and supervisors.
• Assess HR approaches and services for business units, identifying needs and gaps, and developing plans to address requirements.
• Proactively analyze key HR metrics such as headcount and turnover, identify trends 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 practices remain relevant, competitive, and aligned with ParaMed’s 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 required