Strategic Human Resources Business Partner - Full Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital

About the role

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario's leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Ca

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide strategic Human Resources advice and solutions that support operational priorities, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and business objectives.
• Provide guidance and coaching on employee and labour relations matters, including performance management, attendance management, workplace conflict, accommodations, collective agreement interpretation, and employment legislation.
• Support talent management initiatives, including employee engagement, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and workforce capability planning.
• Lead and support organizational change initiatives by providing change management expertise, workforce impact assessments, and implementation support.
• Analyze workforce trends and people metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Human Resources partners and subject matter experts to deliver integrated, consistent, and high-quality HR services.
• Support disability management and return-to-work programs while promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, collective agreements, organizational policies, and Human Resources best practices.
• What you bring to the role:
• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CHRP or CHRL designation preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a complex, unionized healthcare, public sector, or similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Human Resources Business Partner, strategic HR advisor, or internal consultant.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, labour relations principles, collective agreement environments, and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting workforce planning, organizational change, employee engagement, attendance management, leadership coaching, and performance management.
• Exceptional consulting, coaching, facilitation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with experience interpreting workforce metrics and translating insights into action.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office applications, and workforce reporting tools; experience with Power BI is considered an asset.
• Work Schedule:
• Mon-Fri
• Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Requirements

• You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
• Posting Closing Date: EOD June 22
• What We Need:

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Additional Information

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty. Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

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