Human Resources Business Partner- 14 month Contract

From our first lot in Cambridge, Ontario, to residential, commercial, and recreational developments in 18 cities across North America, we’ve come a long way. While a lot has changed in that time, one thing hasn’t: our unwavering commitment to building great spaces that inspire the people who live, work and play. With over 45 years of experience, we continue to transform and lead the industry with technology, sustainable design and innovation with a multi-faceted portfolio including commercial, mixed used and residential development, construction management and software, engineering penalization manufacturing, architecture and hospitality.

All companies under the Great Gulf Group umbrella are united by one simple goal: the pursuit of greatness. It’s achieved daily with the passion and dedication of every person who works tirelessly to make us great.  If you have what it takes to make great things happen, apply today to join our team!

Great Gulf is seeking a talented and experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Toronto for a 14 month Contract.

SUMMARY

 

The Human Resources Business Partner will provide best in class Human Resources service and support to assigned client groups and business partners.  Responsible for reviewing, maintaining and enhancing the organization’s human resources strategy by executing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices. Key areas of specialization within the team include, but are not limited to employee relations, employee engagement & communication, performance and compensation management.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Act as a first point of contact for HR inquiries for assigned client groups.
• As a key business partner, provide day to day HR leadership, advice, counsel and strategic support to assigned client groups and others as needed.
• Work in collaboration with HR counterparts in other lines of business to promote best practices and minimize unnecessary differences.
• Continually identify and make processes improvement recommendations to elevate the quality of HR services and support.
• Stay apprised of all applicable employment legislation, ensuring we are legally compliant, making recommendations and revisions as necessary.
• In partnership with the Vice President, Human Resources review, research, create and implement new HR policies and procedures.
• Responsible for working with department leads within assigned client groups on talent management and succession planning within their teams.
• Responsible for establishing and administering a performance management & review system.
• In partnership with senior HR leadership, manage all employee relations matters in a timely, professional, and strategic manner.
• Using approved templates, ensure all job descriptions for assigned client groups are current, available, and updated as needed.
• Acts as a thought partner with managers to improve people-related priorities in the business unit.
• Assist leaders with strategic planning and forecasting needs regarding people and culture.
• Provides assistance and guidance to line management on a broad range of human resource policies, programs, and practices.
• Act as an initial point of contact and intermediary for managers and employees in assigned business units.
• Coach business leaders and managers on HR and people management practice.
• Maintain current understanding of the client’s department, strategy, people related issues by becoming valuable member of client’s leadership team.
• Become an Employee Champion acting as a single point of contact and intermediary for employees and management in assigned business units.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and training to managers and employees on employee relations issues.
• Actively investigates and recommends solutions to employee relations issues in a quick and efficient manner.

• Maintain current understanding of the client’s department, strategy, people related issues by becoming valuable member of client’s leadership team can the broader business environment on an ongoing basis for trends and issues that may affect talent management in the organization.
• Analyze a broad range of HR data to identify valid insights and convert these insights into recommendations the business can use to make decisions.
• Apply rigorous project management techniques to planning and implementing cross-functional HR initiatives that support current and future business strategies.
• Strong consultation skills and experience influencing and interacting with executives.
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management practices and employment related legislation.
• Proficient in coaching, mediating, influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, analysis, and problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

COMMUNICATION/INFLUENCING OTHERS

 

Communicate with employees, management, outside third parties and other professionals via telephone, written correspondence, emails, and verbal methods. Engage and advise managers and staff on HR related policies, processes, and employee related concerns and/or complaints. Prepare reports containing data to support business operations. Maintain confidential communication with team members and management.  Conduct onboarding and orientation sessions.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

 

Provide customer service to internal clients (i.e., employees, managers, Department Heads, Executives) of all levels.  Importance of building relationships, understanding needs, and responding to those needs cannot be understated.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)

 

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate degree/diploma in Human Resources Management.
• HRPA designation or working towards an HRPA designation considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources Management experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Experience implementing programs and resolving issues related to all HR functions.
• Broad knowledge of regulatory guidelines and application of guidelines to the development of policies and practices.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to take initiative, problem solve and make decisions.
• An understanding and experience of a fast-moving workplace.
• Strong track record of customer service and effective people skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a positive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task without supervision.
• Strategic thinker and able to confidently provide reliable advice.

 

SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY

 

• This role does not have supervisory or budgetary oversight.
• May be asked to provide input into the Human Resources budget and estimates related to employee engagement initiatives.

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors in a shared office space.
• Depending on client groups supported, may require outside, walking in resort, golf, construction, manufacturing or other environment based on business groups supported.
• Wear appropriate uniform, personal protective equipment as required.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Ability to sit and operate a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk around to meet with staff on a regular basis and visit clients at their location if supporting client group outside physical work location.