Human Resources Manager / Business Partner

Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres

$85K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Completed or in-progress HR designation (CHRP or CHRL)
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with 2 years in a leadership role
  • Experience in a unionized environment
  • Healthcare sector experience is a strong asset
  • Joint Health and Safety Certification is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the HR team while overseeing daily HR operations
  • Ensure quality and compliance in HR service delivery
  • Manage employee relations matters and conduct investigations
  • Supervise recruitment processes and collaborate with hiring managers
  • Facilitate performance management cycles and coach managers
  • Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR policies
  • Support learning and development initiatives across the organization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group benefits plan for employees and families
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs and discounted fitness memberships
  • Paid time off for vacation, wellness days, and bereavement
  • Professional development opportunities and access to over 100 courses
  • Retirement savings plan (RRSP/DPSP)
  • Service recognition program for employees
Full Job Description
Reference ID: 001-CATC-61

Line of Business: Shared Services

Location: 175 Commerce Valley West, Markham, ON, L3T 7P6.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time (3 days in-office, and 2 days work-from-home)

Vacancy Status: This is a new opportunity as part of team expansion.

Hours:40 hours per week.

Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Reporting to the HR Director, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and developing the HR team while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This role ensures the effective delivery of HR services including recruitment, employee relations, labour relations, performance management, compliance, training, and health & safety. The HR Manager acts as a strategic partner to leadership and a trusted advisor to employees, helping cultivate a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • HR designation (CHRP or CHRL) completed or in progress.
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Experience working in a unionized environment is required.
  • Experience within a healthcare environment would be considered a strong asset.
  • Joint Health and Safety Certification would be an asset.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong understanding of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational outcomes.
  • Proven leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
  • High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Experience working with ADP is an asset.


Work Environment & Travel

  • Hybrid work environment (3 days in office and 2 days working from home).
  • Occasional travel for training, recruitment, or other organizational initiatives.


YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership & HR Operations

  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance guidance to members of the HR team.
  • Oversee daily HR operations to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to support organizational needs.
  • Drive continuous improvement across HR processes and workflows.


Employee/Labour Relations & Employee Engagement

  • Serve as a primary escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
  • Conduct investigations, recommend corrective actions, and ensure fair and consistent application of policies.
  • Foster a culture of engagement, communication, and collaboration across the organization.
  • Collaborate with managers and union representatives on collective agreement provisions and resolving grievances and assists in responding to day-to-day issues within a union environment.


  • Consult with managers on progressive discipline as needed.


  • Assist with the implementation and administration of the employee engagement survey process for the organization by preparing reports, sharing results and coaching leaders on action planning.
  • Assists with leading the employee engagement committee


Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

  • Supervise recruitment activities including sourcing strategies, candidate screening, and selection processes.
  • Partner with hiring managers to forecast staffing needs and ensure a positive candidate experience.
  • Manage recruitment tools and applicant tracking processes.
  • Make recommendations for changes and improvements to recruitment practices ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Complete offers and ensure appropriate on-boarding using standardized tools and templates.
  • Ensure completion of appropriate documentation.
  • Short list candidates for hiring manager consideration.
  • Track probationary status employees with managers.


Performance Management

  • Participate in the implementation of the performance management cycle, including goal setting, coaching, and annual reviews.
  • Coach managers to give constructive feedback and manage performance effectively.


Policy, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Maintain compliance with provincial and federal employment laws.
  • Review, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures.
  • Mitigate employment-related risks through proactive practices and training.
  • Participates in the development and day-to-day management of occupational health & safety initiatives.
  • Prepares standard reports as needed.


Compensation

  • Support compensation planning, market assessment and salary reviews.
  • Analyze HR metrics to inform workforce planning.


Learning & Development

  • Identify training needs and oversee learning programs for managers and employees.
  • Promote professional development opportunities and HR best practices.
  • Support organizational change initiatives through education and communication.


AS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE TEAM - TOGETHER, WE CARE:

Compassion - we meet people where they are, ready to help

Accountability - we take responsibility for outcomes

Respect - we work well with others

Excellence - we deliver exceptional experiences to everyone we encounter

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