Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Ottawa Region | Multi-Site | Senior Living

Location: Ottawa, ON (regional travel required)

Compensation: Up to $110,000 base + 10% bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Field-Based

About the Organization

Our client is a growing Canadian senior living owner/operator with a multi-province footprint and an active acquisition strategy. The organization is focused on operational excellence, people-first leadership, and stabilizing newly acquired communities through strong on-site HR partnership.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support a portfolio of retirement communities in the Ottawa region. This is a highly hands-on, field-based role suited for an HR professional who thrives in a unionized healthcare environment, enjoys labour relations, and is comfortable navigating complex employee relations matters with confidence.

The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to Executive Directors and site leadership, supporting the full employee lifecycle while playing a key role in acquisition integration and operational stabilization.

Key Responsibilities

HR Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner for multiple retirement communities
• Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and engagement
• Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance aligned with organizational goals

Labour Relations

• Interpret and apply collective agreements in a unionized environment
• Lead and support grievance processes, investigations, and resolutions
• Participate in bargaining preparation and labour strategy support
• Advise leaders through challenging and high-stakes employee relations matters

Acquisition & Change Support

• Conduct HR due diligence for newly acquired communities (contracts, policies, union agreements, practices)
• Support post-acquisition integration, restructuring, and change management initiatives
• Help stabilize new sites through strong on-site HR leadership

Talent & Workforce Management

• Support recruitment and onboarding for frontline and leadership roles
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and staffing strategies
• Ensure consistent onboarding and employee experience across sites

Compliance & Best Practices

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, health & safety, and organizational policies
• Support documentation, reporting, and HR systems usage
• Partner with Joint Health & Safety Committees as required

Travel Expectations

• Ottawa-based with regular on-site presence across multiple communities
• Minimum 3 days per week on the road, remainder work from home
• Occasional travel to other Ontario/Quebec locations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a unionized, multi-site healthcare or senior living environment
• Strong labour relations experience (grievances, collective agreements, investigations)
• Experience supporting change, restructuring, or acquisitions is a strong asset
• Solid knowledge of Ontario employment legislation
• CHRP designation preferred (or working toward)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Ideal Profile

• Confident, resilient, and comfortable being challenged
• Enjoys labour relations and complex problem-solving
• Highly independent, organized, and detail-oriented
• Thrives in a field-based, fast-moving environment