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About the Role

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Senior HRBP) to act as a strategic link between the business and Human Resources. This role will provide expert guidance across the full spectrum of HR, enabling the agency's goals and long-term vision.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executives and managers to understand business needs and recommend strategic HR solutions.
• Coach leaders and employees on legislation, the Collective Agreement, and HR policies to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Advise on Collective Agreement interpretation, leave management, and HR procedures.
• Support leaders in balancing organizational and employee needs to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Support performance management activities, including goal setting, reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Assess organizational structure and recommend changes that align with future business needs.
• Enhance employee engagement by improving HR processes, programs, and people practices.
• Lead employee & labour relations issues management for the assigned client groups.
• Regularly review HR related metrics and analyze the data to propose any HR solutions or interventions to the portfolio leaders.
• Conduct research and analysis of external best practices and trends in the specified HR areas to identify opportunities to improve current HR indicators.
• Conduct workforce planning activities to ensure long-term talent strategies are developed.
• Act as a strategic partner with leaders in designing sustainable organization structures.
• Coach and support managers in organizational design efforts.
• Act as a subject matter expert in designing job profiles, in collaboration with business leaders.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Behavioural Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• CHRL designation through HRPA (or actively completing the designation) is required.
• Strong working knowledge of the ESA, Human Rights legislation, OH&S regulations, and other relevant employment legislation.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience partnering directly with organizational leaders to develop and implement HR strategies, preferably in a senior-level advisory role.
• Proven experience in workforce planning and organizational design.
• Knowledge of compensation practices, including salary surveys, benchmarking, and compensation analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee and labour relations matters in both corporate and unionized environments, including grievance handling and workplace investigations.
• Experience supporting or leading disability management programs.
• Broad exposure to multiple HR specialty areas (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development) is an asset.
• Understanding of job evaluation methodologies, preferably including the Hay point‑factor system.
• Experience leading or supervising others in either a formal or informal capacity.
• Strong financial and budgeting literacy.
• Advanced data literacy and analytical skills; ability to interpret information and generate insights.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Subject to a criminal background check.

Skills

• Strategic HR solutions
• Coaching leaders and employees
• Collective Agreement interpretation
• Leave management
• HR procedures
• Performance management
• Organizational design
• Employee engagement
• Employee & labour relations
• HR metrics analysis
• Workforce planning
• Talent strategies
• Job profile design

Location

• AGCO Head Office, Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Contract (up to 18 months)
• Full-Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Senior-level advisory role
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Behavioural Sciences, or equivalent
• CHRL designation

Salary/Compensations

• $92,920 to $138,293

Benefits

• Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days
• Defined benefit pension plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums
• Well-being credits
• Employer-paid parental leave top-up
• Professional development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support through Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

• The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General.
• Responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
• Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the second year in a row.
• Committed to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for employees.

Equal Opportunity

• The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
• The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute.
• Individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity they would bring to the role within their application.
• Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.
• We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.