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About Us
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB), in partnership with home and Church, is an inclusive and equitable learning community dedicated to providing excellence in Catholic education by developing Christ-centered individuals enabled to transform society. A provincial leader in student achievement, Halton Catholic District School Board provides exceptional educational experiences and services to over 36,000 students of all ages across our 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving the wider Catholic communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.
We encourage all applicants to view our for more information about our Board.
Job SummaryThere is a full-time, thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hour per week position with duties effective immediately.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources Services Partner, the Human Resources Services Partner (HRS Partner) serves as a strategic business partner in Human Resources Services, delivering exceptional customer service.
The HRS Partner acts as the primary point of contact for everyone within their assigned portfolio, both internal and external, ensuring clear and supportive communication. The HRS Partner provides value added service to Managers, School Administrators, and Superintendents in all areas of Human Resources within the assigned portfolio. The HRS Partner ensures compliance with Collective Agreements, Board policies and procedures, and relevant employment legislation and regulations.
Replacement
Qualifications / Experience
• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources or deemed equivalency.
• Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP or CHRL) designation is an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional Human Resources experience.
• School Board experience and experience working within a complex, unionized environment is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving, decision-making, troubleshooting, and technical skills.
• Excellent abilities in a computerized environment utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software
packages. Experience with an electronic document system is an asset.
• Proven ability to work in a complex, detail oriented, high volume work environment.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member as well as independently.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgement, tact, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible for executing full-cycle recruitment for all positions within the assigned portfolios/employee groups,
including casual and supply staff; maintaining the Board's Applicant Tracking System (ApplyToEducation).
• Provide advice and support to hiring managers, School Administrators, and Superintendents on the hiring processes of
the Board, including best practices regarding selection and interview procedures to ensure compliance with Board
policies, Collective Agreements, and applicable hiring regulations.
• Facilitate the on-boarding process for all new employees, including the collection and verification of required pre-
employment documentation.
• Facilitate the internal transfer process, in accordance with Collective Agreements and stipulated timelines.
• Initiate the Temporary Letter of Permission and Temporary Letter of Approval process for teaching assignments, where
required as per Ministry guidelines.
• Review applicable documentation to determine the appropriate placement on the salary grid, communicating changes
with employees and Payroll Services in a timely manner.
• Administer multiple Collective Agreements and the Board's policies and procedures, providing strategic advice on the
interpretation and application.
• Assist Managers, School Administrators, Superintendents, and employees in problem-solving employee conflicts and
performance concerns; provide counsel regarding course of action in discipline matters. Assist in drafting
correspondence to employees on behalf of the Board in matters requiring disciplinary action.
• Advise Supervisory personnel and employees on employment policies and procedures, the Employment Standards Act,
Education Act, Ontario College of Teachers Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and School Boards' Collective Bargaining Act (SBCBA), and other applicable
regulations and legislation.
• Assist with development and implementation of Human Resources Services department and Board policies and
procedures on topics including by not limited to disability management, attendance support, progressive discipline,
hiring, and criminal background checks so to meet legislative and collective agreement compliance requirements.
• Investigate grievance matters, including preparing reports, assist in research to assist with development of Board
responses, collaborate with Employee and Labour Relations colleagues, providing evidence and resource materials as
required.
• Participate, as required, in a variety of Human Resources Services related committees and special projects, including
acting as a Human Resources representative and, at time, as a project lead on system and ad-hoc committees and
special projects.
• Responsible for providing various reports to the respective Bargaining Units, where applicable, within the stipulated
timelines (as per the Education Act and applicable Regulations) and respond to requests for information.
• Respond to internal and external HRS-related inquiries or requests in a timely manner.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Please be advised as a condition of employment with the Board, candidates will be required to provide the following documentation upon hire:
- an original Criminal Reference Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, dated within the last six (6) months
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Special ConsiderationsPursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
QuestionsIf you require assistance with ApplyToEducation, please contact 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.
If you require additional information regarding this position, do not hesitate to contact our support recruitment staff (Christine Milanczak or Edea Santini) at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview process will be contacted.
