Bilingual Employee Relations Business Partner

About Us : Logic Executive Search & Workplace Solutions is proud to partner with GreenShield in the recruitment of a Bilingual Employee Relations Business Partner.

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELLWe are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner (ERBP) to join our team. The ERBP reporting to the Director, Labour Relations will be responsible for providing leadership, support and reasoned advice to employees and leaders pertaining to a range of employee and labour relations opportunities and issues.

The incumbent will also administer our People & Culture (P&C) programs and initiatives in partnership with our People and Culture Business Partners as well as Directors and front-line leaders from the various lines of business.

What’s In It For You?Competitive Base SalaryComprehensive Benefits Package That Starts on Day 1Hybrid OpportunityOpportunity to Work for a Well-Renown and Growing OrganizationWhat You’ll Be Responsible For : Collaborate closely with supervisors and managers as a trusted advisor enabling our workplace strategies and achieving our business goals and objectives.

Provide supervisors and managers with coaching / consulting, tools, and resources to enable and empower them to effectively create, lead and manage a high performing team.

Coach and guide supervisors and managers on all talent and performance management related processes and activities including performance optimization and annual performance reviews, policy interpretation, and P&C best practices.

Provide effective counsel on corrective actions, terminations and performance improvement plans.Conduct investigations into alleged violations of the collective agreement, company policies and employment legislation and make recommendations for appropriate action.

Resolve employee concerns, conflicts and issues promptly.Work with the P&C Centre of Excellence on the development and delivery of P&C programs and initiatives such as talent acquisition and development, total compensation, employee engagement, placing leader and employee experience top of mind, with a focus on fostering a diverse, inclusive, respectful team.

Build and maintain supportive and collaborative working relationships between P&C, local union representatives, leadership and the workforce.

Advise leaders on labour relations matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, collective agreement interpretation, and grievance handling.

Lean in on technology and data that provides insights to inform business decisions with a strong eye for continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate : Post-secondary education in human resources management, labour relations or a related disciplineBilingualism (English / French) is strongly preferredCertified Human Resources Professional designation (CHRP or CHRL)Knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and labour lawCommercial mindset, bringing business acumen and strong understanding of our product-led business and organizational philosophy to deliver with speed and responsivenessHighly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated behaviors in resourcefulness, creative problem solving, curiosity and the strong desire to learnStrong change management experience and a proven change agent exhibits a balanced approach (empathetic / driven)Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skills with strong attention to detailInclusive leadership approach and a high value on diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplaceSound judgment regarding ethics, discretion, and privacy, with ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Ability to occasionally travel within CanadaA minimum of 5 years of experience in a mid-level Human Resources role within a unionized environment (ideally 300 employees+) where you interpreted and administered a collective agreement and were accountable for workplace investigationsSolid experience and exposure to employee relations issues with a demonstrated track record of arriving at mutually satisfactory outcomes, driving performance improvements, and obtaining stretch objectives and targetsRecord of accomplishment building effective relationships and partnering with all stakeholders in a highly collaborative manner (Leadership, Union partners, and employees) to build consensus and a positive work environment focused on achieving annual objectives and key deliverablesDemonstrated effectiveness in previous performance management and change management scenarios, generating superior outcomesDemonstrated support implementing and maintaining diversity, inclusion and respectful workplace policiesLogic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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