Strategic HR Partner for Campus & Culture

UOW; Windsor; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Windsor is seeking an HR Business Partner for an approximately 16-month temporary vacancy in the Human Resources department. The role provides proactive HR services to assigned departments, partnering with Labour Relations and other campus teams to deliver timely and compliant HR support.

The successful candidate will have a postsecondary HR credential and at least three years' unionized experience, strong communication, EDID focus, and advanced MS Office & HRIS skills.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in HR or related field.
• Experience in a unionized environment with collective agreements.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, legislation, and EDID principles.
• Ability to analyze issues, provide sound recommendations, and communicate clearly.
• Advanced MS Office and HRIS skills; confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR services to assigned departments and partner with campus HR units.
• Discuss and advise on collective agreements, employment law, and policies.
• Support leadership with job descriptions, organizational structure, and job evaluation.
• Assist Labour Relations managers on agreements and bargaining unit matters.
• Participate in meetings, grievance processes, and EDID initiatives.
• Contribute to workforce planning, employee engagement, and well-being projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Client focus

Education

Postsecondary HR degree or diploma

Honours undergraduate degree

HR designation (CHRP/CHRL) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The University of Windsor is seeking an HR Business Partner for an approximately 16-month temporary vacancy in the Human Resources department. The role provides proactive HR services to assigned departments, partnering with Labour Relations and other campus teams to deliver timely and compliant HR support.

The successful candidate will have a postsecondary HR credential and at least three years' unionized experience, strong communication, EDID focus, and advanced MS Office & HRIS skills.