Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric Care
has an opportunity for a
HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Position Type:
Temporary Full-time (approx. 12 months)
Shift Type:
Day, Hybrid
Bi-Weekly Hours:
70 Hours
Hours of Work:
7 hrs/shift
Posting Number:
9567
Union:
Non-Union
Baycrest is a global leader in aging and brain health innovation and has been recognized as one of
Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. Baycrest combines a comprehensive system of care for aging patients with one of the world’s top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity brought to the international marketplace.
The
Human Resources Business Partner
is a highly influential role that contributes to the organization in delivering both strategic and operational HR outcomes to support Baycrest People Strategy. This role will support our Research & Education, Innovation, Foundation, Terraces and Corporate portfolios and reports to the Director of Human Resources, working collaboratively with managers, union leaders, and key leaders in the hospital and Long–Term Care environments to lead employee and labour relation initiatives. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the management operations to integrate strategic human resources into day‑to‑day activities and create a positive employee experience. This is a critical role in leading and fostering productive labour relations and employee engagement.
ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources




Develop proactive strategies in partnership with management clients to support their objectives such as retention, employee engagement, and workforce planning to positively impact Baycrest People Strategy.
Leverage human‑capital measures to support management decision‑making, short‑ and long‑range planning, and strategy development.
Establish strong business relationships with Hospital leadership teams and create effective partnerships across HR and throughout the organization.
Serve as a trusted advisor to staff and leadership while ensuring alignment with best practices on HR‑related matters.
Coach and advise leaders on the interpretation & implementation of applicable legislation, company policies, and appropriate resolution to HR related issues.
Participate in the development and maintenance of Human Resource policies, programs, and procedures that align with corporate values, comply with relevant regulations, and achieve business objectives.
In close partnership with Managers and the Talent Acquisition Specialist, identify critical talent gaps and develop and execute talent acquisition strategies for attracting top talent across the hospital, championing the building of talent pipelines for critical roles.




Monitor day‑to‑day workforce analytics/trends and provide thought leadership and insights on key HR metrics to improve business results (turnover, sick leaves, absenteeism, employee performance, retention).
Act as the lead customer service agent for Human Resources, receiving issues/complaints and facilitating timely resolution.
Facilitate the delivery of HR services including HR operations, recruitment, total rewards and organizational effectiveness.
Promote employee morale, engagement, fairness, diversity, and equity.
Employee and Labour Relations
Support managers in addressing complex labour and employee relations issues with the intention of supporting the business unit to achieve its operating and clinical objectives.
With advanced experience in human resources and labour relations, act as a mentor and qualified practice leader for other members of the human resources business partner team.
Liaise heavily with key union leadership to develop highly functional relationships that advance the objectives of the organization and contribute to Baycrest being a workplace of choice.
Lead both formal and informal labour relations processes including grievance administration and labour management committees.
Conduct, lead, and execute full‑cycle workplace investigations, including preparing briefing notes with full analysis, aligned with departmental standards.
Partner and support Occupational Health and Safety through return‑to‑work plans, accommodation, attendance support program, and injury/illness reporting.
Stay abreast of key industry trends and the HR landscape, translating insights into organizational application.
Qualifications
A minimum of 3-5 years of previous experience in a h

📌 Human Resources Business Partner (Toronto)
🏢 Baycrest
📍 Toronto