Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) - Human Resources - Labour Relations

Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation; Burlington; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Brant Hospital is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People Services – Labour Relations team. This regular full-time role provides strategic HR support, partnering with leaders and unions to align HR practices with business needs.

The HRBP will lead employee relations, investigations, coaching, and program implementation across the hospital, ensuring compliance with employment laws and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) considered an asset.
• Minimum 5-10 years of generalist HR experience, preferably in unionized/hospital environments.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to leaders to align HR strategy with business objectives.
• Advise, coach, and support leaders on policies, legislation, and collective agreements; minimize risk.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HR issues within an assigned portfolio and support daily operations.
• Develop and implement HR strategies fostering trust, accountability, fairness and engagement.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and terminations with policy alignment.
• Establish effective relationships with unions and manage grievances and mediation processes.
• Lead workplace investigations (Code of Conduct, Harassment, Violence, etc.) and return-to-work processes.
• Provide guidance on attendance management, accommodations, and collaboration with EHS.
• Support HR programs at department level and communicate initiatives to staff.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Negotiation

Employee relations

Change management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field

Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management

CHRP and/or CHRL considered an asset

Tools

HRIS (ADP)

MS Office

Job description

Position Number: 245815-67

Position Number: 245815-67 Position Available: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: People Services - Labour Relations

Union: Non-Union

Shifts: Days

Rate of Pay: $49.08/hr - $61.34/hr

Posting Date: July 31, 2026

Closing Date: October 28, 2026

About Joseph Brant Hospital

Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.

JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT).

JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Employee & Labour Relations, the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), is a skilled, experienced and trusted advisor who works directly with the business to provide strategic and tactical HR support and guidance while translating business needs into appropriate HR strategy.

This position plays a key role in ensuring a positive employee and labour relations environment by building and maintaining strong relationships with the union, employees and leaders.

The HRBP champions corporate strategies and initiatives at the program level 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to leaders in aligning HR strategy to support business objectives.
• Advise, coach, influence, support leaders in the application of HR policies, practices, legislation and collective agreements; providing advice and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimize risk and financial exposure/liability.
• Act as trusted and strategic advisor to leaders on HR issues within an assigned portfolio, supporting the execution of daily operations while aligning with the strategic corporate plan.
• Assist in the development, management and implementation of human resources strategies that cultivates a culture of high trust, accountability, fairness and engagement.
• Coach, advise, counsel and empower the leadership to resolve complex employee relations concerns, including disciplinary action and terminations, giving consideration to policies, legislation and collective agreement application.
• Establish effective working relationships with unions. Ensure leaders understand the financial liability and risks associated with failing to resolve issues.
• Investigate grievances, prepare leaders for grievance hearings, facilitate conversations and negotiate resolutions under a designated portfolio.
• Prepare and complete the grievance file for matters escalating to mediation/arbitration, as required.
• Lead/ support Leaders in conducting workplace investigations, including but not limited to, Code of Conduct, Harassment, Violence, Theft, Performance, Drug Diversion, Violence in the Workplace, etc.
• Provide strategic advice, support and coaching to leaders regarding employee conduct, performance, conflict, etc.
• Provide advice, support and coaching to leaders re: Attendance and Management Program process in collaboration with Employee Health Services (EHS).
• Provide advice, support and guidance on complex accommodation and return to work issues by partnering with leaders, EHS and Union.
• Support leaders in the implementation and execution of Corporate and Human Resources Programs at the department level.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to leaders in communicating and implementing programs and initiatives to staff and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of generalist experience in HR, preferably in a unionized and/or hospital environment.
• Sound knowledge of employment law including Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Labour Relations Act.
• Proven ability to interface effectively with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to management and influence business decisions based on thorough analysis.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience and technical knowledge/exposure to HR best practices in employee & labour relations, recruitment & selection, organization design, performance management, change management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, ability to influence without authority and persuasive communication skills.
• Strong results orientation and an energy and enthusiasm to work through a challenging system.
• A working knowledge of various HR Information Systems (i.e. ADP), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Internet, etc. is required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced high volume environment.
• Tact, diplomacy, mature judgment and ability to take action and display initiative.
• Effectively manages work independently.

Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.

Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.

Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [e-mail] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.