Human Resources Manager, Labour Relations

Job Title: HR Manager, Labour Relations (Contract – 10 months)

Location: Toronto
Industry: Non-Profit

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager with a strong background in labour relations to join our client on a 10-month contract. This role will focus on providing leadership in labour/employee relations, HR policies, and compliance management. The ideal candidate will have experience in collective bargaining, contract interpretation, and occupational health and safety, with the ability to work onsite four days per week.

Advantages

1. Opportunity to work in the non-profit sector, impacting lives in the community.
2. Be a key player in developing HR strategies in a unionized environment.
3. Lead collective bargaining processes and act as a trusted advisor on employee relations.
4. Hybrid working model: 4 days on-site per week.
5. Competitive compensation package.

Responsibilities

1. Labour Relations: Lead collective bargaining efforts, acting as the main negotiator and spokesperson.
2. Human Resources Leadership: Coach and support managers in HR policy interpretation, performance management, and employee relations.
3. Occupational Health & Safety: Oversee safety programs, conduct incident investigations, and manage WSIB claims.
4. Compliance: Stay up to date on HR-related legislation and ensure compliance with provincial regulations.
5. Training & Development: Implement training programs for managers and support the professional growth of the HR team.
6. Employee Relations: Address employee grievances, conduct internal investigations, and facilitate conflict resolution.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labour Relations, or a related field.
2. 5-7 years of experience in labour relations, including collective bargaining and employee relations.
3. CHRP or CHRL designation preferred.
4. Knowledge of provincial employment laws and labour relations legislation.
5. Experience in a unionized environment, preferably in the non-profit or public sector.
6. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Summary

If this sounds like you, apply to this posting or email your resume with a brief bio to keenan.dabreo@randstad.ca (Subject: HRM Non-Profit). Connect with me on LinkedIn for more opportunities like this: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenandabreo/

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention, and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to ensure full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, especially for equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible); and members of visible minorities, racialized groups, and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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