HR Associate

Hamilton Health Sciences; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an HR Associate to provide strategic HR support to leaders. Responsibilities include advising on HR issues, ensuring alignment with policies, and delivering operational excellence. The ideal candidate holds a degree in HR and has strong project management and analytical skills, along with proficiency in HR systems. This role offers the opportunity to influence key HR decisions while fostering a culture of safety and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex unionized or hospital environment.
• Proven track record of developing value-added HR solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to leaders within the assigned portfolio.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR issues and initiatives.
• Support execution of business operations aligned with corporate strategy.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Knowledge of employment law

Project management skills

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Conflict resolution skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in HR or related field

Post-graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management

Tools

Oracle HCM Cloud

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Unit Summary

The HR Operations team is accountable for the delivery of operational and strategic HR support to HHS leaders, physicians and employees. The team is comprised of a diverse group of high performing HR professionals including various HR Operations roles and HR Business Partners. This team is part of the broader Human Resources Portfolio that includes Health Safety and Wellness, HR Support Services, Employee & Labour Relations, Organizational Development and Human Rights & Diversity. This portfolio provides leadership, strategy and all operational programs and functions related to the workforce at Hamilton Health Sciences.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, HR Business Partners, the HR Associate provides HR support to the Leaders within their assigned portfolio, up to and including the Director level. Together with the HRBP, the HR Associate is responsible for the effective service delivery within their assigned portfolio, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders on HR issues and initiatives, supporting the execution of the business operations while aligning with the strategic corporate plan.

The HR Associate provides consultative support to leaders within an assigned client group while ensuring alignment with Hospital policies and procedures, legislation, collective agreements and the Corporate Mission, Vision and Values, while minimizing risk and financial liability to the organization.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, Monday to Friday with willingness to be flexible with working hours to suit operational requirements. 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree in HR or related field, or equivalent related experience

2. Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management.

3. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) an asset.

4. HR Generalist experience in a complex unionized and / or hospital environment.

5. Sound knowledge of employment law including Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Labour Relations Act.

6. Proven track record of developing and delivering value-added HR Solutions.

7. Excellent research and analytical capabilities.

8. Exceptional project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously in a complex environment.

9. Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to management and influence business decisions based on thorough analysis.

10. Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

11. Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.

12. Strong understanding of HR systems (Oracle HCM Cloud, PeopleSoft, Taleo, etc.).

13. Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.).

14. Experience and technical knowledge / exposure to HR best practices in various HR disciplines such as administration, employee / labour relations, recruitment and selection, organization design, performance management

15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust with clients, ability to engage effectively with leaders and employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.

16. Excellent relationship-building skills, ability to influence without authority and persuasive communication skills.

17. Willingness to be flexible with working hours to suit operational requirements.

18. Demonstrated organizational skills, and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced high volume environment.

19. Effectively able to manage work independently.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset