Human resources generalist Jobs in Oshawa, ON

What You Will Get To Do

Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Advisory Services, the Human Resources Advisor position focuses on providing proactive, innovative, strategic and business focused Human Resource solutions and recommendations within assigned client groups. This is achieved through providing leadership and consultative support to all stakeholders, management, union executive and employees to ensure successful results in accordance with relevant HR policies and processes, collective agreements, and applicable Legislation.

This role is responsible for being the first point of contact for management and employees within assigned client groups, providing expertise on a broad range of Human Resources functions with a strong focus on labour / employee relations, which will account for approximately 80% of daily responsibilities. This position will also support and contribute other HR functions such as talent acquisition, organizational development, attendance support, disability management, training and development and legislative & policy compliance.

The majority of this role’s time will be dedicated to the following :

Labour & Employee Relations

• Execute assigned labour relations strategies by implementing Town policies, programs and procedures related to labour relations; while dealing with highly sensitive, confidential issues.
• Advise all levels of management on the interpretation of relevant policies, collective agreements, legislation and other terms and conditions of employment legislation, ensuring that all relevant legislation, collective agreement and policy driven obligations are met.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager, HR Advisory Services, H.R. subject matter experts, assigned client groups, local union representatives and employees to identify early resolution opportunities in order to promote and maintain positive union / employee relations and reduce conflict within the workplace.
• Provide coaching and advice to all levels of management on issues related to employee performance, attendance, discipline or dismissal, ensuring managers have the tools and training necessary to handle employee issues. Make recommendations on the level of progressive discipline depending on the situation and legal precedence.
• Support the Bargaining Committee and external legal counsel with collective bargaining prep by gathering background information, assisting with the development of collective agreement proposals, participating during negotiations as needed, and supporting the implementation of collective agreement changes once collective bargaining is complete.
• Strategically handle grievances; by leading and managing files through first and second step hearings with management staff, providing exceptional judgement, acuity, and expertise to provide consultation and recommendations on proposed resolutions or next steps and drafting detailed responses and / or Memorandums of Settlements to the Union Executive.
• Supporting the Senior Manager, HR Advisory Services in preparing research and / or documentation in the event a grievance is escalated throughout the established process; including / mediation and / or / arbitration preparation and resolution.
• Represent the Town of Whitby at arbitration hearings, working with external legal counsel when called upon as witness (as required).
• Partner with assigned client groups while conducting fact finding investigations of potential disciplinary issues and provide employee and labour relations guidance to address employee behavior and performance issues using problem-solving and dispute resolution strategies, Town policies, procedures and sound judgement to help resolve problems quickly. Draft detailed disciplinary letters and / or documentation for people leaders within assigned client groups.
• Conduct confidential workplace investigations and prepare summary reports and recommendations to resolve conflicts and issues; in consultation with the Senior Manager, HR Advisory Services and / or Head of Organizational Effectiveness review status and outcomes and determine next steps including creating and facilitating workplace restoration strategies following investigations (if applicable).
• Partner with the Senior Manager, HR Advisory Services to develop / offer creative and effective recommendations and solutions to clients to resolve complex, ambiguous, and / or escalated labour relations. As required, engage with external mediation consultants to organize and develop customized performance improvement plans, coaching sessions and / or team diagnostics / remedial work.
• Attend labour management committee meetings; support the Senior Manager, HR Advisory Services in preparation of meetings

While labour relations tasks are the core responsibilities for this role, the Human Resources Advisor will also support and contribute to other HR functions, such as :

Strategic Partnering

Talent Acquisition

Engagement, Recognition and Wellness

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess :

What We Offer You

Salary Range :

109,693.00 - $124,652.00

Hours :

Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., plus additional hours as required.

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