Human Resources Business Partner - Markham, Canada - City of Markham

City of Markham

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 4th consecutive year as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc.

In 2024, the City of Markham is ranked the top city in Ontario and in the top 10 for Government Services.

The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability.

More than 357,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Join a purpose driven team, committed to results and excellent customer service, in an inclusive and high-performing culture

JOB SUMMARY

The People Services Department at the City of Markham is seeking a full time Human Resources Business Partner ('HRBP') to support leaders in delivering strategic and effective people management practices and capabilities.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Employee and Labour Relations & Health and Safety, the HRBP will develop trusted relationships with assigned client groups to understand their business and people priorities.

Acting as a key advisor to the Commission Leadership team, the HRBP will provide strategic HR solutions to address complex issues and changing needs in a dynamic work environment.

Key areas of responsibility include talent management, workforce and succession planning, HR metrics and reporting, and employee and labour relations.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, motivated and dynamic HR professional with a continuous improvement mindset, who is looking to drive projects and initiatives that champion a high-performance environment and implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates staff in support of organizational goals and priorities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide proactive HR advice and counsel to Commissioners and Directors in the areas of talent and HR strategy to help meet their business needs by leveraging Centres of Excellence (CoE's) for overall strategies and guidelines; and HR Services for reporting and support.
Facilitate and embed performance management discipline across client group(s), ensuring consistency of approach and alignment to Citywide programs.
Provide customized people solutions in alignment with Citywide and departmental workforce goals and priorities, proactively sharing relevant business insights from client groups.
Analyze and present workforce data and analytics to formulate insights and recommendations, and to integrate solutions that meet business needs.
Lead initiatives that increase trust, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness and workforce productivity.
Promote and demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful work environment that is psychologically safe and free of discrimination and harassment
Lead and manage organizational redesign, effectiveness, change and workforce initiatives in concert with the Organizational Development team and in alignment with departmental goals.
Coach and develop leaders to deliver effective people management capabilities and practices, with the support of the Organizational Development team.
Working closely with the Human Resources Specialists, support Directors in workforce planning to identify talent gaps and pipeline requirements to enable efficient recruitment and resourcing processes.
Participate and represent the People Services Department in strategic business plan development and ongoing Commission meetings with Commissioners and Directors.
Implement a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates staff while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of people systems, processes and practices, shaping and driving projects to address any gaps or risks.
Lead workplace investigations, including harassment investigations, and make related recommendations for resolution/outcomes.
Support complex absence management, accommodation, disability and return to work cases in conjunction with the Senior Health, Safety and Wellness Specialist.
Lead and/or participate in HR projects, including the execution of various components of the People Services Business Plan, to enhance service delivery within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

You have strong human resources experience, working in a complex, preferably unionized, environment, in a Business Partner capacity. Postsecondary education in human resources complemented by your CHRL designation is an asset.
To be successful in this role, you will have functional experience working across multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation/total rewards, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, paired with advanced knowledge of employment legislation and labour relations practices.
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