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Position Summary: The Manager, Human Resources provides operational leadership and supports strategic leadership for the Hospital's Human Resources function. The position leads a multidisciplinary HR team and provides expert advice on employee and labour relations, recruitment, retention, compensation and benefits, attendance support and HR administration. Working collaboratively with leaders, union partners and internal and external stakeholders, the Manager ensures responsive service delivery, legislative and collective agreement compliance, effective day-to-day operations and continuous improvement aligned with organizational priorities and a values-based, patient-centred service model.
In this role, you will: - Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow through a generous professional development program, including our education assistance fund and in-house learning initiatives
- Have access to a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), with employer contributions matched at 126%.
- Be part of an organization that is deeply committed to the well being, safety, and psychological health of its workforce
- Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team's commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through meaningful action
- Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals united by a shared purpose
Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph, known as "The Royal City," offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.
- Expansive trails, rivers, and green spaces that support an active, outdoor lifestyle year-round
- A vibrant arts, culture, and music scene with nationally and internationally recognized events
- Diverse restaurants, cafés, and local craft breweries
- One of Ontario's strongest and fastest growing economies
- Excellent education options, including both a university and college
- A welcoming, inclusive community with diverse cultures and centres of faith
Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities: - University or college degree/diploma in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary Human Resources education and professional development.
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation is an asset.
- Minimum five years of progressive Human Resources leadership and management experience in a complex, unionized public-sector environment; healthcare experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading labour relations, grievance and arbitration processes and collective bargaining, attendance support, mediation and dispute resolution
- Proven experience with strategic HR planning, operational HR service delivery and transformational change.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Ontario legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000; Labour Relations Act, 1995; Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act; Human Rights Code; and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Strategic HR planning capability combined with a hands-on approach to effective day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor and build a high-performing team.
- Highly effective consultation, relationship-building, collaboration, change leadership, decision-making and influencing skills.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills in a fast-paced, multi-union healthcare environment with competing priorities.
- Familiarity with workforce management and scheduling systems, preferably UKG Workforce Management (Kronos), including labour impacts on scheduling, staffing allocation, attendance management and workforce analytics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams; working knowledge of Meditech is an asset.
- Ability to advance a strong vision for values-based, patient-centred service delivery.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be supported, empowered, and valued, we encourage you to apply and explore how your career can grow at Guelph General Hospital.
This job posting is for a vacancy currently available. The hiring process can include the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.
