Position Title:  Human Resources Business Partner

Who We Are:

STC is a joint venture between Aecon and FCC Canada Ltd. that was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension – Stations, Rails and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of this project, we are currently looking for a Human Resources Business Partner  to join our team.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain a pulse on workforce concerns or developments and provide pragmatic and timely solutions to address issues that impact the attainment of business objectives. 
• Complete compensation analysis for workforce transitions and present recommendations to the business leaders (ex. new hires, promotions, transfers).
• Participate in year-end compensation review exercise for applicable client groups, including base pay review and incentive plan administration, and distribution of employee letters.
• Provide incentive plan level change recommendations to management team where applicable.
• Support compensation survey participation for the line of business (i.e. summarizing data, reviewing submissions for relevance, etc.).
• Educate the employee on the process, accommodations, benefit entitlements and maintain regular communication.
• Educate the business leaders on the disability program and policies.
• Working closely with managers to ensure employee relations issues are handled professionally and timely and to minimize risks to the business.
• Proactive outreach on HR communications (ex. supporting town halls, leadership/operational team meetings, etc.) to improve the employer-employee relationship.
• Conduct investigations and deal with grievances when appropriate.
• Provide advice, council, support and coach managers and employees as required.
• Coach managers and employees on performance management, including company performance reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDP).
• Work closely with applicable client groups to facilitate promotions, demotions, transfers, relocations, retirements, and terminations in a professional manner. Ensuring balance between organizational and employee needs.
• Conduct layoffs/terminations as required, work with terminated employees during negotiations if applicable.
• Support managers and employees with performance management and objective setting throughout the year.
• Facilitate Talent Reviews (9-box) / Capability Reviews and ensure appropriate follow up on actions.
• Ensure training needs for the business are evaluated and appropriate training selected & rolled out.
• Support succession management initiatives.
• Support the roll-out of various corporate initiatives as required.
• Take part in new/developing HR initiatives as required (ex. Performance Management Team).
• Support and oversee the daily direction of the HR Administrator (play key mentorship role to less experienced team members).
• Work with administrators to ensure they can address employee inquiries regarding company benefit programs and services, payroll inquiries, etc.
• Oversee audits to ensure the accuracy of employment information submitted to payroll and processed in the system.
• Complete ad hoc reports as requested.

Experience You Will Bring:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a progressive Human Resources role.
• Post-secondary school education in Human Resources Management or Business Administration.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to solve problems moderately complex in nature and make routine recommendations.
• Ability to work proactively and positively as part of a team acting with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to liaise and form positive relationships with all levels of employees and management.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity

STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please email us at careers@stconnect.ca.