HR Associate

Reporting to the Manager, HR Business Partners, the HR Associate provides HR support to the Leaders within their assigned portfolio, up to and including the Director level. Together with the HRBP, the HR Associate is responsible for the effective service delivery within their assigned portfolio, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders on HR issues and initiatives, supporting the execution of the business operations while aligning with the strategic corporate plan.
The HR Associate provides consultative support to leaders within an assigned client group 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.

1. Undergraduate degree in HR or related field, or equivalent related experience
2. Post-graduate Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management.
3. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) an asset.
4. HR Generalist experience in a complex unionized and/or hospital environment.
5. Sound knowledge of employment law including Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Labour Relations Act.
6. Proven track record of developing and delivering value-added HR Solutions.
7. Excellent research and analytical capabilities.
8. Exceptional project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously in a complex environment.
9. Demonstrated ability to make recommendations to management and influence business decisions based on thorough analysis.
10. Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
11. Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
12. Strong understanding of HR systems (Oracle HCM Cloud, PeopleSoft, Taleo, etc.).
13. Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.).
14. Experience and technical knowledge/exposure to HR best practices in various HR disciplines such as administration, employee/labour relations, recruitment and selection, organization design, performance management
15. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust with clients, ability to engage effectively with leaders and employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
16. Excellent relationship-building skills, ability to influence without authority and persuasive communication skills.
17. Willingness to be flexible with working hours to suit operational requirements.
18. Demonstrated organizational skills, and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced high volume environment.
19. Effectively able to manage work independently.