Human Resources Business Partner (2026-411-CS)

Woodgreen-Community-Services; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

WoodGreen Community Services is seeking an HR Business Partner for a contract hourly role in a hybrid setting. The position supports People & Culture in delivering strategic HR services, from recruitment to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

The role collaborates with leadership on HR strategies and ensures policy compliance across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in HR, CHRP/CHRL in progress, and 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in a unionized

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• CHRP/CHRL designation in place or in progress.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources or related experience, preferably within a unionized setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to employees and management providing guidance on employee relations, policies and procedures, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand goals and develop HR strategies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct thorough investigations when policy breaches occur.
• Advise managers on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and employee development.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of the collective agreement.
• Collaborate with Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist on WSIB claims and leaves of absence accommodations.
• Oversee performance management processes and assist in setting goals and development plans.
• Identify performance trends and work with units to develop improvement strategies.
• Support training and development by identifying legislative training requirements.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policy guidance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CHRP/CHRL designation in progress

Tools

Office 365 (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

SharePoint

ADP

Job description

• Competition: 2026-411-CS
• Title: Human Resources Business Partner
• Employment Type: Contract Hourly (Until July 9, 2027), Non-Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)
• Work Hours: 35 hours/week
• Work Setting: Hybrid
• Salary: $40-42 per hour
• Application Deadline: November 4, 2026by 11:59 PM

Program Overview – People & Culture, Central Services

At WoodGreen, our People & Culture team is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where each individual has the opportunity to thrive. As the strategic architects of our workplace culture, our team plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience, from recruitment to retention, training and development. We are passionate about creating an environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are encouraged and celebrated. Our ultimate goal is to build a workplace that attracts, retains, and develops top talent while maintaining a culture of respect, integrity, and diversity.

What You Will Do

The HRBP role is an intermediate Individual Contributor (IC) role. The technical success & output of this work is just as important as the programming strategies that is developed. This role will add value as a generalist, collaborating with talent acquisition with recruitment strategies and processes, coach specific performance initiatives, and focus on wellbeing initiatives. The incumbent will be expected to be proactive and initiate innovative approaches to address and respond to People and Culture challenges within their designated operational units.

HR Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management while providing guidance on employee relations, policies and procedures, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand the company's goals and develop HR strategies that support those objectives.

Employee Relations:

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations when there are breaches of WoodGreen’s policies.
• Advise and coach managers on disciplinary actions (including terminations), performance improvement plans, and employee development.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of the collective agreement across the organization.
• Work collaboratively with the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist to consult on claims to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), as well as assessing leaves of absence, and facilitating accommodations.

Performance Management:

• Implement and oversee performance management processes by providing guidance to managers on setting goals, address performance reviews, and development plans.
• Identify and address performance trends and work collaboratively with operational units to develop improvement strategies.
• Support organizational training and development by identifying legislative training requirements and providing subject matter expertise in the development of required material.

HR Compliance:

• Stay updated on employment laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance (i.e.: the Employment Standards Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Act).
• Advise management on HR policies and practices, ensuring consistency and fairness.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• CHRP/CHRL designation in place or in progress.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources or related experience, preferably within a unionized setting.

What Will Set You Apart

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, in particular MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Experience with ADPis considered an asset.
• Demonstrating the skill to effectively navigate between acting as a business advisor and an advocate for employees; adeptly managing situations of ambiguity and conflicting priorities.
• Strong knowledge of talent acquisition strategies, sourcing techniques, and recruitment best practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, with the ability to evolve work processes to changing needs.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability speak with tact, diplomacy, compassion, and confidence to a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrating the skill to effectively navigate between acting as a business advisor and an advocate for employees; adeptly managing situations of ambiguity and conflicting priorities.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to look for non-traditional options while complying with organizational policy.
• Strong knowledge of labour and employment legislation with the ability to apply that knowledge to complicated situations and guide others in compliance.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at [e-mail] of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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