Human Resources Partner

This permanent, full-time HR Partner position at the University of Waterloo involves providing strategic HR advice on employee and labor relations matters. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing employment strategies to ensure compliance with legislation and university policies, and advising managers on issues like performance management, conflict resolution, and accommodations. A university degree or equivalent experience plus at least five years of progressive HR experience, including advising on employee relations and human rights, is required.

• University undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, combined with Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) designation
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Experience working in an advising role with exposure to employee relations concerns and human rights issues
• Experience with the interpretation and application of current employment legislation including the Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated skills in partnering with clients to support ongoing strategic initiatives
• Success in managing difficult issues and situations and facilitating sensitive discussions and meetings
• Demonstrated experience building consensus and influencing others in a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment with diplomacy
• Experience in Labour Relations including grievance and arbitration processes are assets
• Experience with University policies and procedures is an asset
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, relationship building and employee/manager coaching skills
• Superior communication (oral and written), presentation and organization skills with proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proven ability to provide solution-focused problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to interpret analytics and communicate data
• Equity Statement The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples.
• Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.
• Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
• The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff.
• The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees.
• The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.