Human Resource Business Partner (Senior Advisor, People Consultant)

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto Western Hospital – Krembil Discovery Tower (KDT)

Department: People Culture

Reports to: Director, People Consultants

Hours: 37.5 per week

Status: Temporary Full-Time, until September 2026

Closing Date: August 12, 2025

Position Summary

The People Consultant – functions in a generalist capacity and is responsible for coordinating the administration of Human Resources services for an assigned client group. As an innovative and collaborative Human Resources professional, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse client portfolio in a complex and stimulating environment that includes both unionized and non-union employees. You will design and implement Human Resources strategies and programs involving labour relations, performance/change management, organizational effectiveness and resource planning. This role will support the Corporate Portfolio consisting of Altum Health Divisions 1, 2,3, Connect Care, UHN@home, Partner Organizations.

Working with a team of Human Resource professionals, you will provide analysis, advice and implementation support. The Human Resources Professional identifies leading practice human resource opportunities, resolves human resource issues, facilitates HR initiatives and ensures consistent administration of the policies and procedures as they apply to their client portfolio. Your demonstrated ability to deliver results on time, determine the root cause of issues and generate creative solutions in line with organizational needs will be critical to your success.

Duties
• Provides guidance, advisory and consultative services to assigned client groups and fosters relationships with client groups.
• Works to navigate and resolve labour and employee relations issues arising from administration, interpretation, and communication of multiple collective agreements, relevant legislation, corporate policies, and People Culture policies, procedures and practices.
• Collaborates with Centers of Excellence across People Culture to ensure the needs of client groups are met by acting as the central point of contact for all parties.
• Creates partnerships across People Culture to deliver value added services to leaders in their client group that reflects strategic objectives behind the people strategy.
• Participates in, and supports People Culture projects and ongoing activities, identifies leading practice People Culture opportunities, and facilitates People Culture initiatives.
• Performs cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Human Resources, with post-secondary study in Human Resources.
• 3 to 5 years of demonstrated human resources and labour relations experience in a similar role in unionized environment.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a track record of providing superior customer service.
• Superior time management and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Solid knowledge of organizational behaviour principles and Human Resource strategies.
• Knowledge of grievance resolution and arbitration processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Hospital Industrial Labour Disputes Act, Employment Standards Act, Worker’s Compensation Act, human rights and other relevant legislation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Advanced expertise utilizing Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in a health care facility is a definite asset.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Read more