HR Business Partner

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP)

Insurance protection

Health and Wellness resources

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital seeks an HR Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor across a designated client group. You will provide professional HR support, coach leaders, and broker HR solutions with specialists to drive compassionate, high-quality service.

This temporary role requires frequent travel between campuses. You will bring at least five years of HR experience in a large, unionized environment, with expertise in employee relations, engagement, recruitment, and change management.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience in a large, complex and unionized environment.
• Strong client service skills and strategic HR advisory experience.
• Ability to advise and communicate with management, employees, and unions.
• Experience in employee engagement, recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, org design and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR planning for designated client group including talent and succession planning.
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations and performance issues.
• Lead investigations into Code of Conduct and Harassment complaints.
• Advise on organizational design and change management initiatives.
• Collaborate with OD Learning Specialists to address team issues and development.
• Lead recruitment and selection for leadership roles and participate in special projects.

Skills

HR advisory

Communication

Analytical skills

Change management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or HR

Job description

Job Posting Information

Temporary until approximately October 15, 2027.

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Join our Team as an HR Business Partner! Are you a results orientated Human Resources professional with at least 5 years of progressive HR experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that is focused on continuous improvement and providing excellence in client-service? Are you excited to work for an organization renowned for providing the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loves ones? If yes, The Ottawa Hospital has an exciting temporary opportunity for you! As an HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will be a trusted advisor on all talent matters, providing professional and proactive human resources support and service to a designated client group. Working as a strategic talent advisor with all levels of leadership, you will provide insights, advice, and hands-on coaching as required. Our HRBP works as part of the larger Human Resources team and 'brokers' solutions for clients by bringing in HR specialists (Compensation, Career Lifecycle, Labour Relations, Organizational Development, Occupational Health etc.) to provide their expertise and advice to clients as required. In this role, you will be integral in promoting a culture that is focused on compassion, commitment to quality, working together, and respect for the individual. Please note that frequent travel between locations is required.

What You Will Do

As an HRBP, you will be responsible for a designated group of clients across the organization. Throughout the course of your duties, you will be required to:

• Lead HR planning (e.g. annual talent planning, succession planning, longer-range workforce planning).
• Provide advice and feedback to clients while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, employment legislation, and collective agreements.
• Provide guidance, coaching and assistance to leaders in the analysis and resolution of employee relations, discipline and performance management issues.
• Lead investigations into Code of Conduct and Harassment complaints and mediate complex employee relations issues.
• Provide advice and feedback to clients on organizational design and structure changes.
• Provide expertise related to change management including developing change management plans for various initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Organizational Development Learning Specialists to develop, implement and/or facilitate programs to address team related issues (e.g. capabilities, engagement, culture, performance).
• Lead the recruitment and selection process for leadership positions.
• Lead/participate in special projects.

What You Will Bring

• Undergraduate Degree in Business / Human Resources or in a related discipline;
• Minimum five years of progressive Human Resources experience;
• Experience working in a large, complex and unionized environment;
• Exceptional client service skills and experience providing strategic HR advisory services to senior level clients;
• Experience providing advice and support to clients in the areas of employee engagement, recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, team effectiveness, organization design and change management;
• Ability to advise and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders including all levels of management, employees, union representatives, and other specialists within HR;
• Ability to bring the client's views and issues to the attention of HR management, and present recommendations and solutions, as appropriate;
• Ability to analyze data/metrics for information reporting, management decision making, and to drive improved business efficiencies;
• Ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team environment and commitment to improving desired service levels;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, under pressure with multiple priorities and with time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, tact and a high degree of confidentiality;
• Strong presentation, facilitation and negotiation skills;
• Consulting and problem solving orientation;
• Personal vehicle and driver license - Class G or equivalent.

You will stand out with

• CHRL designation;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level-4) and comprehension (advanced level-4).

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English speaking clients.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].