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HR Strategic Partner, Athletics & Recreation (A&R)McMaster University is ranked among the top 80 universities globally and is recognized as Canada’s Most Research Intense University. We serve our community and society by nurturing and supporting the fulfillment of human potential: inspiring creativity and critical thinking, promoting an enduring love of learning and the habit of inquiry, and undertaking innovative research that extends the boundaries and enhances the efficacy of knowledge. We are focused on advancing human and societal health and well-being, working across disciplines to find creative solutions to complex problems, helping to improve people’s lives and build a brighter future for all. As a result, we are consistently recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers in each of 2019, 2020 and 2021.About Human ResourcesAs value-added service partners, we cultivate human potential and champion an inclusive culture by: Enabling University strategy; Collaborating with our community; Delivering service excellence; and Empowering learning & growth. McMaster University is multi-faceted with multiple locations and constituencies. As a result, Human Resources support and services at McMaster have developed over time to meet a spectrum of stakeholder needs. The Human Resources Services team consists of functional units such as HR Operations (Payroll and Data Management, HR Client Services, HR Systems Strategy, Reporting and Analytics), Talent, Equity & Development, Employee & Labour Relations, Total Compensation, and Health, Safety & Risk Management, who enable the delivery of comprehensive Human Resources programs and services in collaboration with leaders, HR area offices and HR practitioners across our community.About Athletics & Recreation (A&R)Athletics and Recreation provides programmes, services, and facilities to McMaster University and the broader Hamilton community to foster the development of human potential and wellness in all of us. Our department is committed to leading and growing with our community members over time in order to create a vibrant and inclusive community.About the PositionReporting to the HR Strategic Partner, Housing & Conference Services, the HR Strategic Partner provides focused and embedded HR leadership including contribution to A&R’s strategic plan, while ensuring comprehensive operational HR service delivery enhancements as well as design and implementation of new HR, Talent, and EDI strategies within the assigned portfolio. This position will work collaboratively with the HR Centres of Expertise and A&R leaders and administrators to enable HR plans and priorities and to promote an inclusive, positive, and productive workplace culture. The successful incumbent will develop and proactively manage people plans to include HR, Talent, and EDI priorities for optimal alignment of staff resources in alignment with future of work recommendations, inclusive excellence, and evolving portfolio needs. Additionally, the successful incumbent will provide support as needed to the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) department.As part of the McMaster HR Community of Practice, in addition to designing and delivering a comprehensive people strategy, the HRSP will also ensure alignment and effective execution of other critical portfolio requirements including complex recruitment activities involving international researchers and staff and targeted growth strategies, organizational design and role planning, customized onboarding, training and development activities, HR program management, equitable compensation reviews, and navigating the related employee and labour relations features associated with a global and diverse workforce.Core Areas of AccountabilityStrategic Planning and Analytics

• Contribute to overall A&R strategic planning activities
• Identify opportunities for key HR operational enhancements and facilitate required change
• Develop new HR, Talent and EDI strategies, document people plans which complement priority objectives and inclusive excellence, with detailed short term and long-term goals.

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Develop, implement, and monitor operational hiring and onboarding process improvements and new hiring strategies.
• Ensure a talent framework is in place to effectively assess needs within the portfolio.
• Conduct regular analyses of portfolio talent acquisition and development requirements.

Consultation and Coaching

• Provide consulting guidance for operational and strategic human resources matters to identify potential solutions which drive overall culture, engagement, and productivity.
• Act as leadership coach for A&R; work with COEs and external coaches as needed to enable additional coaching in areas of performance management, employee relations, engagement, and career development.

Compensation and Total Rewards

• Facilitate any strategic compensation related activities for the portfolio working in partnership with Total Rewards
• Partner with HR Operations team and other Administrators in A&R to ensure annual processes are being executed appropriately and to manage any required escalated reviews and issue resolution

Change Management and Communications

• Leverage HR project management resources to ensure alignment with priorities and governance.
• Ensure change management and communication plans are in place and are executed effectively for any new HR initiatives and strategic deliverables.
• Oversee the design and delivery of required metrics/reports to support decision making and demonstrate impacts.

HR Leadership

• Participate in HR meetings, Community of Practice forums and other HR development activities to continue growth as an HR professional and develop required networks.
• Collaborate with other HR Partners, HRSPs and Sr. HRSPs and the Organizational Development (OD) team to identify common issues and enhance organizational design, recruitment, development, or training needs that could be enhanced or developed at the organizational level.

Are you the right candidateThis role requires a Human Resources Professional with a minimum of 5-7 years of HR Business Partner/HR Manager experience, preferably in a large, unionized environment. The successful candidate will possess functional knowledge and broad experience in all areas of human resources policies, practices, processes, and legislation. Additionally, the successful incumbent will have a proven track record of championing and influencing process enhancements and demonstrated agility in service delivery of programs, recognized for building & maintaining impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Other qualifications

• University degree preferably in Commerce, Psychology, or related field with a focus in Human Resources/Industrial Relations; an understanding of Global Health is preferred
• CHRP; CHRL designation strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and address employee and policy issues and exercise sound and experienced judgment in providing advice, guidance, and innovative solutions

How To ApplyTo apply for this job, please submit your application online.Employment Equity StatementMcMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.Vaccination Policy StatementThe University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors. In accordance with the University’s Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the “Vaccination Policy”), effective October 18, 2021 all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person are required to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. This is a term and condition of employment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.Further information is available at the following link: https://covid19.mcmaster.ca/vaccination-mandate/. More information on the University’s Health and Safety framework is available online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/resources/covid19/.Quick Apply

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