About the Role
We are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to provide trusted, day-to-day HR advisory support to assigned client groups. This role involves coaching people leaders, supporting employee and labour relations, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation. You will partner with leaders and centralized HR functions to foster fair, transparent, and effective people practices for an engaged and high-performing workforce.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to people leaders on performance, attendance, accommodations, progressive discipline, and respectful workplace matters.
- Provide timely, practical HR guidance to support day-to-day people management decisions.
- Participate in interview panels and advise on fair, equitable, and consistent hiring practices.
- Provide advisory support during hiring decisions, ensuring alignment with HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation.
- Support the preparation of employee documentation, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Interpret and administer collective agreements for assigned client groups.
- Provide guidance on the application of HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Manage grievance processes end-to-end, including investigation, documentation, and resolution, engaging legal support as needed.
- Conduct or support workplace investigations related to employee concerns or issues.
- Advise on complex employee relations matters, including terminations.
- Support cyclical HR processes such as performance management, talent reviews, and workforce planning.
- Analyze HR data (e.g., grievances, investigations, exit interviews) and provide insights and recommendations to leaders.
- Support organizational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce realignment.
- Apply knowledge of labour relations and organizational context to support sound people decisions.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience advising leaders on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
- Experience in a unionized environment, including collective agreement interpretation and grievance processes.
- Experience partnering with centralized HR functions is an asset.
- Experience supporting organizational change or restructuring initiatives is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of HR policies, collective agreements, and employment legislation.
- Strong consultation, communication, and influencing skills without direct authority.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or complex issues.
- Ability to assess risk and provide practical, context-based HR guidance.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Human Resources
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Policy Interpretation
- Collective Agreement Interpretation
- Grievance Processes
- Workplace Investigations
- Organizational Change
- Labour Relations
- Consultation
- Communication
- Influencing
- Judgment
- Discretion
- Risk Assessment
- Organizational Skills
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Contract
- Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in an advisory or business partner role.
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CHRP or CHRL designation (or in progress) is preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $100,000
- $71,777.30 - $107,379.8
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment.
About the Company
- The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older.
- Operates the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario.
- Provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores.
- An agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry.
- A diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience.
- An inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience.
- We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.
