Our client located in Etobicoke near Islington Subway Station, is looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team on a 1-Year Contract. (This role can convert to Full time, Permanent)

This is a Hybrid role, 2 days a week in the Office.

The 12-month contract Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a trusted advisor who provides both strategic and operational human resources support to leaders and employees across the organization.

Reporting to both the Senior Manager – HR, and the Senior Manager – Talent & Special Projects, the HRBP partners with leaders to develop organizational capability, address employee relations matters, and ensure the effective delivery of Human Resource programs, policies, and services.

This role has a strong operational focus and supports the full employee lifecycle,​ including employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, workforce administration,​ employee engagement, HR compliance, and continuous process improvement.

You will also provide operational payroll support, including acting as backup to the Payroll Specialist and performing​ payroll review and approval activities to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities:

  • ​Build strong partnerships with leaders by providing proactive human resources advice and guidance aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Coach and support leaders in employee management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and people-related decision-making.
  • Partner with leaders to address organizational challenges and develop practical HR solutions.
  • Support organizational change initiatives and workforce transitions.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
  • Ensure the consistent application of Human Resource policies and practices across the organization.
  • Lead and manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution.
  • Conduct workplace investigations involving employee concerns, workplace conflict, policy violations, harassment, and misconduct.
  • Provide guidance on performance management, attendance management, accommodations, corrective action, and progressive discipline.
  • Coach leaders through difficult employee conversations and performance issues.
  • Interpret and apply employment legislation, organizational policies, and best HR practices while minimizing organizational risk.
  • Prepare investigation summaries, documentation, recommendations, and employee correspondence.
  • Support conflict resolution and foster positive working relationships throughout the organization.
  • Administer HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, including Onboarding, Employment changes, Promotions, Compensation changes, Leaves of absence, Return-to-work administration, Offboarding.
  • Support the coaching of leaders on: Goal setting, Quarterly performance conversations, Mid-year reviews, Annual performance evaluations, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
  • Serve as the Human Resources team’s support for ADP Workforce Now.
  • Generate workforce reports, dashboards, and HR metrics to support business decision-making.
  • Partner with Finance and Payroll to resolve payroll discrepancies and support payroll audits.
  • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Human Resource
  • policies and procedures.
  • Assist with organizational development and change management initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist/Business Partner experience in a Human Resources.
  • Business Partner, Human Resources Generalist, or comparable advisory role. Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial​ Relations, or a related discipline.
  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is required​.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters, including workplace​ investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, accommodations, attendance​ management, and progressive discipline.
  • Experience supporting HR operations across the full employee lifecycle.
  • Hands-on experience administering ADP Workforce Now, including employee data​ management, HR transactions, workflow administration, and reporting.
  • Experience providing payroll support and serving as a backup for payroll processing.
  • Experience reviewing and approving payroll for accuracy, compliance, and audit purposes.
  • Experience interpreting and applying Ontario employment legislation.
  • Experience supporting organizational change initiatives and performance management​ programs.
  • Experience working in a non-union environment is preferred.
  • Experience in a regulatory, public sector, or broader public sector organization is considered an​ asset.  

Apply Today

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please email me your resume at preeti@graniteconsulting.ca to organize a time to speak.