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As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. \nLearn more about our recruitment process.\nJob Requisition ID:\n2026-02819Time Type:\nFull timeEmployee Group:\nStaffJob Category:\nHuman Resources AdvisoryEmployment Type:\nPermanentDepartment:\nHuman Resources - Partner ServicesHiring Range:\n$80,248.28 - $100,310.35Posting Information:\n This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nThe internal posting deadline for this position isThursday, September October 1, 2026 at 11:59PM.\nJob Description:\nPrimary Purpose\nHuman 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.\nKey Accountabilities\nProvide customer focused HR advice and guidance:\nPartners with senior leaders to provide strategic employment solutions in alignment with departmental and university objectives\nProvides 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 Act\nProvides 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 staff\nCounsel 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 situations\nSupports departments/faculty leadership through workforce planning initiatives and provides direction on the delivery and implementation of structural changes and future of work processes\nMaintains 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 strategies\nUnderstands the environment, the organization, the client, and their challenges\nImplements University wide strategic initiatives and makes recommendations for ongoing improvement\nProvides client support in the areas of recruitment, salary administration, job evaluation, manager and employee onboarding, and training and development\nDevelopment and maintenance of positive and constructive employee relations climate:\nProactively manages all client relationships including developing the trust of leaders, managers and staff within client group\n• Committed to identifying and delivering on client focused solutions and continuous quality improvement\nSupports workplace investigations to drive leadership decisions relating to workplace conflict, harassment and workplace violence assessments\nAssists the University in responding to external bodies i.e., Human Rights, Employment Standards\nSupports the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives to leverage Client Service resources\nAssists client groups to develop and implement plans that support the mission, values, philosophy, and culture of the University of Waterloo\nDevelops and maintains partnerships that assist with the promotion and development of HR services\nRepresents the University of Waterloo on Human Resources matters:\nLiaises externally with legal, professional, community and government organizations, and agencies\nAnticipates, develops strategies and exercises due diligence to ensure University avoids unnecessary legal challenges regarding employment issues\nWorks 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 outcomes\nSupports the grievance, arbitration and collective bargaining process\nDevelops effective working relationships with client groups, senior management, UWSA, FAUW and union representatives\nParticipation in policy and guideline development leading to process improvements and consistent processes and practices\nParticipation in special projects as required\nDevelopment and Delivery of HR Workshops/Programs\nDevelops, customizes and delivers HR specific workshops and information sessions for managers and staff, including but not limited to:\no HR 101\no Pre/onboarding program for all employee groups (Union, Staff and Faculty)\no Manager Training and Development\nProvides training on various HR resources\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\nUniversity undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, combined with Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) designation\nExperience\n5+ years of progressive HR experience\nExperience working in an advising role with exposure to employee relations concerns and human rights issues\nExperience 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\nDemonstrated skills in partnering with clients to support ongoing strategic initiatives\nSuccess in managing difficult issues and situations and facilitating sensitive discussions and meetings\nDemonstrated experience building consensus and influencing others in a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment with diplomacy\nExperience in Labour Relations including grievance and arbitration processes are assets\nExperience with University policies and procedures is an asset\nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities\nOutstanding interpersonal skills, relationship building and employee/manager coaching skills\nSuperior communication (oral and written), presentation and organization skills with proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion\nProven ability to provide solution-focused problem solving and decision-making skills\nStrong business acumen\nAbility to interpret analytics and communicate data\nEquity Statement\nThe 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.\nThe 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. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.\nPositions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.\nThe University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. 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