Human Resources Business Partner

Client Organization: Ontario Pension Board
Reports to: Director, Human Resources
Location: Hybrid Toronto, Ontario

THE COMPANY
The Ontario Pension Board (OPB) administers the Public Service Pension Plan (the PSPP), a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario. With 100,000 members and $31 billion in assets, the PSPP is one of Canada’s largest pension plans. It is also one of the country’s oldest, successfully delivering the pension promise since the early 1920s.
OPB uses innovative solutions and strategies to protect members’ retirement security by ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Plan and deliver superior, cost-effective service to clients and stakeholders. Through their Advise & Protect mission, OPB provides clients with the information and assistance they need to make well informed pension decisions and effectively plan for retirement with security and dignity – a responsibility they take seriously. OPB takes pride in being a leader in the pension industry and a trusted advisor to their clients and stakeholders.

THE OPPORTUNITY
OPB is looking for a senior level HR professional who excels in building strong client relationships and has a passion for supporting the organization’s people objectives. Reporting to the Director Human Resources and working within a small, highly collaborative and engaged HR team, you will be responsible for providing a consultancy service that delivers best practice and business-focused HR solutions in support of assigned client groups. You will identify strategic people issues and enable and equip clients with the tools to effectively lead and manage their people, contributing to the success of the organization. You will provide strategic advice and operational support to OPB on a wide range of areas including recruitment, employee relations, labour relations, performance management, change management, compensation, job evaluation, organizational design, and health and safety and wellness, ensuring our practices and programs align with our commitment to a diverse and inclusive organization. You will also contribute to the development of new HR policies and programs for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with senior leaders to address sensitive employee matters and provide strategic HR guidance.
• Employee Relations: Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with pertinent legislation and organization policies and legal requirements.
• Coaching and Development: Provide coaching and support to managers and employees to enhance performance and career development.
• Talent Acquisition: Support the attraction, recruitment, and onboarding of new talent to meet organizational needs.
• HR Program Support: Implement and support various HR programs, including performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Change Management: Lead and support change management initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness and cultural transformation.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations and manage HR-related risks.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Promote and support diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Employee Experience: Enhance the overall employee experience through effective communication, recognition programs, and employee feedback mechanisms.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Broad experience at a senior level in Human Resources within generalist roles, ideally coupled with education in a relevant discipline.
• A solutions-oriented HR professional, with well-developed consultative and interpersonal skills to provide sound advice and guidance to clients.
• Critical thinking, influencing, and negotiating skills to help develop and execute HR strategies, talent management activities, and plans that support business objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, complemented by the ability to analyze and report on HR analytics and compensation.
• An energetic self-starter with a desire to work in a collaborative environment as a trusted partner.
• A client service mindset and approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with unions and strong knowledge of relevant legislation, ideally in a public sector environment.

OPB is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and welcomes and encourages applications from those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. OPB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise LHH Knightsbridge if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs. The successful candidate being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.