Manager, HR Business Partners - Contract (14 Months)

Toronto Hydro; Toronto; On-site; CAD 124,055 - 155,069; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Hydro is seeking a dynamic Manager, HR Business Partners to lead a team of HR professionals delivering talent and employee relations strategies that support organizational effectiveness and business performance. The role partners with business leaders to address workforce challenges and deliver people solutions that drive success.

Responsibilities include coaching, performance management, talent acquisition, and advisory support on talent management and labor relations across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• Seven (7) years of progressive HR experience including talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, employee and labour relations, and leadership of teams or major projects.
• CHRL designation is preferred.
• Master's degree is an asset.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of HR practices including labour relations and health and safety laws.
• Experience in a unionized environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, development, performance management, and succession planning for a team of HR professionals and staff.
• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, job design, succession planning, and labour relations services.
• Advise leaders on talent management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with leaders to understand priorities and implement people solutions.
• Lead recruitment strategies and hiring activities to meet current and future needs.
• Monitor service delivery and client outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and improve talent management and employee relations programs.

Skills

Leadership

Talent management

Employee relations

Labour relations

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

CHRL designation

Master's degree in Industrial Relations/HR/Business Administration

Job description

Expected Salary Range: $124055 - $155069

Target Variable Performance Pay: 15%

The salary range shown above reflects the expected compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be determined based on a holistic assessment of the candidate’s experience, education, training, and alignment with the role’s requirements. For positions covered by a collective agreement, placement within the range will follow the applicable step or classification.

Work Illustration

Toronto Hydro is seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager, HR Business Partners to lead a team of HR professionals delivering talent and employee relations strategies that support organizational effectiveness and business performance. Reporting to the Director, HR Business Partners, this role partners closely with business leaders to address workforce challenges, support operational priorities, and deliver people solutions that enable organizational success.

As a trusted advisor, the Manager, HR Business Partners takes a proactive and forward-thinking approach to workforce challenges and opportunities. Combining strong business acumen, critical thinking, and expertise in labour relations and talent management, they provide strategic guidance on complex workplace matters, support organizational change, and help leaders achieve sustainable business outcomes. They are energized by solving problems, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and helping leaders build high-performing, engaged teams.

The successful candidate is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

You must possess the following competencies and will be pre-screened for those bolded, prior to the interview portion of the selection process. Competencies are listed in order of significance.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, development, performance management, and succession planning for a team of professionals and administrative support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client service excellence.
• Leads the delivery of talent acquisition, onboarding, job design, succession planning, career management, and employee and labour relations services, ensuring solutions align with business needs and organizational priorities.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing strategic guidance on talent management, employee and labour relations, organizational effectiveness, and people-related risks and opportunities.
• Partners with leaders to understand business priorities, talent needs, and employee relations matters, providing strategic advice and implementing people solutions that support organizational objectives.
• Leads talent acquisition strategies, recruitment plans, and hiring activities to ensure current and future talent needs are met.
• Measures and monitors service delivery and client outcomes across all areas of support, acting as an escalation point to resolve complex issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and team development.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of talent management and employee and labour relations programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of progressive human resources experience, including talent acquisition, onboarding, succession planning, employee and labour relations, and the leadership of teams or major projects.
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation preferred.
• Master's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams, and/or leading complex cross-functional projects and initiatives strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of human resources best practices, including talent acquisition, talent management, job design, employee and labour relations, grievance administration, performance management, and collective bargaining.
• Strong knowledge of applicable labour and employment legislation.
• Strong knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, regulations, and practices.
• Experience working within a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong business partnerships and influence decision-making at all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and consulting skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

This position is based in a hybrid environment allowing for remote work two days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite Tuesday to Thursday. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Toronto Hydro is committed to leveraging new technologies to support an efficient and inclusive recruitment process. As part of this, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used in combination with human decision-making to ensure fairness and consistency.

ACCESSIBILITY AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

Toronto Hydro is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call [phone]. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.