Human Resources and Labour Relations Business Partner

Position Overview

The hiring range for this position is from $/annually to $/annually.

The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is seeking a passionate and strategic Human Resources and Labour Relations Business Partner to help shape an exceptional employee experience and foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture across our organization. In this influential role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, partnering closely with management to align people strategies with business priorities and organizational goals.

You will leverage your expertise to provide proactive HR and labour relations guidance, helping leaders navigate complex workforce challenges while building engaged, resilient, and high-performing teams. As a key member of the Human Resources team, you will design, implement, and support innovative people solutions across a broad range of HR and labour relations functions, including performance management, talent development, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, health and safety, organizational design, collective bargaining, and the interpretation and application of collective agreements.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment, values strong relationships, and is energized by making a meaningful impact on both organizational success and employee well-being.

As a trusted advisor to leaders across EORLA, the HR & Labour Relations Business Partner plays a key role in shaping organizational effectiveness, supporting leaders through change, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with operational leaders to provide strategic HR and labour relations guidance, expert advice, and practical solutions to complex workforce matters.
• Collaborating with leaders to identify priorities, align people strategies with operational goals, and support organizational success.
• Leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programs, policies, and initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
• Leveraging workforce and labour relations data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and inform evidence-based decision‑making.
• Leading organizational development, change management, and transformation initiatives that support growth and innovation.
• Providing expert leadership and guidance on complex labour relations matters, including grievances, arbitration, conciliation, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Assessing organizational health and workplace effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing action plans that drive meaningful results.
• Conducting and leading workplace investigations related to employee relations matters, including workplace conduct and respectful workplace concerns.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with union representatives to proactively address issues and foster collaborative labour‑management partnerships.
• Leading collective bargaining activities and representing the organization on labour‑management committees, working groups, and other strategic forums.
• Ensuring organizational compliance with employment legislation, collective agreements, organizational policies, and best practices.
• Providing strategic oversight and support for talent acquisition activities, with a particular focus on leadership and specialized positions.
• Identifying organizational learning and development needs and implementing effective training solutions, including program design, facilitation, and vendor management.
• Supporting organization‑wide performance management and compensation programs that…