People Partner

Job Brief

The People Partner is responsible for labour relations management, application of workplace investigation processes, effective leader coaching, and supporting the achievement of positive employee and union relations.

Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time

Union: NON-UNION

Open To: Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date: 10/03/24

Duration (if temporary): Up to 9 months

Job Title                  People Partner

Salary                     $78,975 - $92,411 per year (2024)

Reports to               Supervisor, People Partnerships  

Department             Corporate Services - People Services Division    

Location                  Lindsay, ON.

Hours                     Temporary, full-time, up to 9 months’ duration. Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

Other                      General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes to attend meetings and events may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Position Summary

This position is responsible to support the execution of programs aimed to achieve a consistently high-quality employee experience, increased retention of strong performing people and high levels of employee engagement. Areas of focus include collaborative labour relations (LR) management, the application of the workplace investigation processes, effective leader coaching, as well as support to achieve positive employee and union relations. Working with other People Services team members, the role will also support areas such as learning and development, wellness, attendance/disability management, and employee communication.

Essential Duties

• Provide just-in-time leadership coaching and development that supports leader’s abilities to address people and team culture challenges and opportunities, including performance management and fact-finding activities
• Support the Supervisor to lead the renewal of collective agreements, letters of understanding, and the administration of grievances and employer union committees
• Provide advice and interpretation of the corporate policies and Collective Agreements verbally and in writing
• Guide leadership partners through people complaint and investigation processes, providing oversight of the directive and support of the various processes
• Support leader partners to achieve corporate culture, mission, values, competencies, defined service outcomes and people programs
• Participate with other People Services team members in the delivery of leadership development and support programs
• Partner with other People Services team members on matters which may include employee wellness programs, disability management, retirement, attendance, return to work and Health and Safety as needed to support assigned client

• Complete continuous research, analysis of industry trends and issues to remain knowledgeable in own areas of responsibility
• Administer program procedures and recommend process improvements or solutions to challenges 
• Contribute to the development of annual program needs
• Procure services and goods as authorized by the supervisor
• Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the supervisor
• Respond to customer service concerns, investigating, problem solving and responding within defined processes and advancing to the attention of supervisor or manager as appropriate
• Provide data to allow reporting and decision making
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources Management or similar field
• Human Resources Professional designation or related designation
• Minimum 3 years of related experience, including labour relations, preferably in a municipal environment

• Strong organizational skills and a high level of accuracy and timeliness in the preparation of written communication, reports and completion of work; requires well-developed research and report-writing skills

• Practical knowledge of the Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and grievance/arbitration processes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to build consensus, work effectively and communicate diplomatically and tactfully with a diverse population, and have excellent presentation skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills to facilitate conflict resolution
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player with superior customer service skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet and any other related software
• Ability to attend off site meetings within Kawartha Lakes or travel to GTA for learning or resource opportunities
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, will be required
• Candidates must also be prepared for skills testing during the recruitment process.

Interested candidates can apply online before March 10, 2024 at the link below:

https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYOFKA&cws=37&rid=2161