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Job Requisition ID: Time Type:Full timeEmployee Group:StaffJob Category:Human Resources AdvisoryEmployment Type:PermanentDepartment:Human Resources
- Partner ServicesHiring Range:$80,248.28
- $100,310.35Posting Information:This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, September October 1, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Job Description
Primary PurposeHuman Resources Partners provide a full range of strategic HR related advice and guidance on employee and labour relations matters. The HR Partner develops and implements service-oriented employment strategies by providing solutions, recommendations and best practices in order to minimize risk and ensure compliance, in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
Key AccountabilitiesProvide customer focused HR advice and guidance:Partners with senior leaders to provide strategic employment solutions in alignment with departmental and university objectivesProvides HR advice, guidance and education to minimize risk and ensure compliance with current and evolving legislation related to, but not limited to, the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Pay Equity Act,



and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ActProvides advice and guidance within the framework of University policies and procedures, practices and guidelines for non-union staff and with the collective agreements between the University and the Unions for unionized staffCounsel managers and staff in employee/labour relations matters including performance management, conflict resolution and workplace counselling, progressive discipline, terminations, attendance management, accommodations, and return to work situationsSupports departments/faculty leadership through workforce planning initiatives and provides direction on the delivery and implementation of structural changes and future of work processesMaintains knowledge of assigned areas, analyzes client data and provides data driven advice and information to Managers to assist with their departmental plans and ensure the delivery of their objectives and strategiesUnderstands the setting, the organization, the client, and their challengesImplements University wide strategic initiatives and makes recommendations for ongoing improvementProvides client support in the areas of recruitment, salary administration, job evaluation, manager and employee onboarding, and training and developmentDevelopment and maintenance of positive and constructive employee relations climate:Proactively manages all client relationships including developing the trust of leaders, managers and staff within client group




• Committed to identifying and delivering on client focused solutions and continuous quality improvementSupports workplace investigations to drive leadership decisions relating to workplace conflict, harassment and workplace violence assessmentsAssists the University in responding to external bodies i.e., Human Rights, Employment StandardsSupports the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives to leverage Client Service resourcesAssists client groups to develop and implement plans that support the mission, values, philosophy, and culture of the University of WaterlooDevelops and maintains partnerships that assist with the promotion and development of HR servicesRepresents the University of Waterloo on Human Resources matters:Liaises externally with legal, professional, community and government organizations, and agenciesAnticipates, develops strategies and exercises due diligence to ensure University avoids unnecessary legal challenges regarding employment issuesWorks with stakeholders and legal counsel to develop recommended strategy for Human Rights defense and works with legal counsel, ministry officers and others to produce successful outcomesSupports the grievance, arbitration and collective bargaining processDevelops effective working relationships with client groups, senior management, UWSA, FAUW and union representativesParticipation in policy and guideline development leading to process improvements and consistent processes and practicesParticipation in special projects as requiredDevelopment and Delivery of HR Workshops/ProgramsDevelops, customizes and delivers HR specific workshops and information sessions for managers and staff, including but not limited to:o HR 101o Pre/onboarding program for all employee groups (Union, Staff and Faculty)

📌 Human Resources Partner (London)
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📍 London