(PERMANENT FULL-TIME) HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Socket.dev; Whitby; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic HR guidance and operational support across clinical and corporate programs. You will advise leaders on employee relations, performance, investigations, recruitment, and data-driven program improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years HR/Labour Relations experience, knowledge of employment law, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• CHRP or CHRL designation, or eligibility for candidacy is preferred.
• Membership with the HR Professionals Association is preferred.
• Three to five years of HR and Labour Relations experience, preferably in a hospital or unionized healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment-related legislation and HR best practices, including labour relations, human rights, pay equity, occupational health and safety, workplace safety and insurance, and employment standards.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR consultation, coaching, and advice to leaders and employees across assigned client groups.
• Support complex employee and labour relations matters, including collective agreement interpretation, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, grievances, discipline, accommodations, attendance management, and return-to-work processes.
• Partner with leadership teams to support workforce planning, organizational change, policy implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and support recruitment processes in collaboration with Talent Acquisition, ensuring consistent and compliant hiring practices.
• Analyze HR data, prepare reports, identify trends, and present findings to support decision-making and program improvement.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, training, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment legislation, organizational policies, accreditation requirements, and health and safety responsibilities.

Skills

Employee & labour relations

Policy interpretation

HR data analysis

Organizational change

Recruitment coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

CHRP or CHRL designation, or eligibility for candidacy

HR Professionals Association membership (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB POSTING: HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

We are seeking a collaborative and strategic Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, this role provides expert guidance and operational support to leaders and employees across clinical and corporate programs. The Human Resources Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor on employee and labour relations, performance management, workplace investigations, policy interpretation, workforce planning, recruitment processes, HR data analysis, and organizational change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR consultation, coaching, and advice to leaders and employees across assigned client groups.
• Support complex employee and labour relations matters, including collective agreement interpretation, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, grievances, discipline, accommodations, attendance management, and return-to-work processes.
• Partner with leadership teams to support workforce planning, organizational change, policy implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and support recruitment processes in collaboration with Talent Acquisition, ensuring consistent and compliant hiring practices.
• Analyze HR data, prepare reports, identify trends, and present findings to support decision-making and program improvement.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, training, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment legislation, organizational policies, accreditation requirements, and health and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CHRP or CHRL designation, or eligibility for candidacy, is preferred.
• Membership with the Human Resources Professionals Association is preferred.
• Three to five years of Human Resources and Labour Relations experience, preferably in a hospital or unionized healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment-related legislation and HR best practices, including labour relations, human rights, pay equity, occupational health and safety, workplace safety and insurance, and employment standards.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent consulting, coaching, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence others, and work effectively with leaders, employees, union representatives, and external partners.
• High level of organization, initiative, discretion, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with commitment to client service and continuous quality improvement.

Working Conditions

This position works primarily in standard office conditions, with minimal travel required. Flexibility may be required to support operational needs.

Job Posting Closing: September 30th 2026. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered

Salary range Min$42.28 - MAX $49.74

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