Human Resources Business Partner

Job Type: Full-Time

Starting Salary: $80,000.00

The Gateway to Your Future

As a passionate Human Resources Business Partner, you will collaborate with the management teams to build and to ensure the success of their Human Resources strategies in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, performance management, employment legislation, policy interpretation and collective agreement interpretation.. It requires extraordinary interpersonal skills and a passion for managing positive working relationships and an understanding of effective workforce planning to meet operational objectives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to operate in a unionized environment and exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment.

We Provide

• Full benefits package for full-time employees
• Retirement savings plan
• Exciting, supportive and fun work environment
• Family and friends discounts on travel, tech, food, beverage, and fitness
• Development and training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Facilitates the recruitment process through the ATS system and workforce planning
• Assists department leaders in the preparation of job requisitions, use of the ATS system, interview questions and screening tools.
• Provides administration and gatekeeping for recruitment and hiring activities and results. This includes onboarding, data entry, processing hiring documentation and assisting employees with their enrollment in the benefits and pension programs
• Work with HR Manager on recruitment initiatives and strategies

Leadership

• Supports and coaches’ Casino management to ensure familiarity and application of human resources practices, programs, policies and regulations for Casino operations
• Provides guidance to hiring managers through HR processes and procedures and helps coach the leadership team in order to achieve a high performing culture.
• Works with the Corporate OHS team in a lead role in health and safety, supporting the JHSC, ensuring thorough accident investigations, meeting WSIB reporting requirements, and overseeing modified work programs and claims management activities
• Monitors and follows up on employee health or injury related absences. Using a detail oriented, and resourceful approach investigates, monitors and responds to information requests from third parties or insurers.
• Facilitates and conducts thorough and confidential workplace investigations with a detail-oriented and resourceful approach to support a timely resolution
• Retains a thorough and updated knowledge of company programs, policies, procedures and gaming regulations. Liaises with government regulators to ensure compliance
• Retains a thorough and updated knowledge of human resources practices, legislation and policies to respond to employee and management inquiries
• Identify issues, recommendation of changes as well as facilitation and resolution/implementation of specific HR issues/changes
• Exercises due diligence on behalf of the Casino and provide sound and informed advice that is consistent in interpretation and application of policies, procedures, collective agreements, employee handbooks, and employment legislation.
• Provides support and guidance to the Human Resources Coordinators and admin supports
• Provides back-up to the other HR Business Partners as required

Employee and labour relations

• Works proactively with management, employees and the Union to ensure a productive and respectful workplace
• Coaches and counsels managers on employee performance, best practices and effective communications (development and disciplinary)
• Provides guidance to managers regarding performance and attendance issues, and progressive discipline processes
• Supports managers and employees through conflict and dispute resolution and coaches managers with regards to labour relations issues and interpretation of collective agreement to ensure consistency across departments.
• Works with the Corporate LR team to advise on employee and labour relations issues on site and HR Manager to resolve grievances
• Provides expertise and guidance on application and interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreements and other Labour Relations functions, activities and processes
• Ensures the timely and accurate communication and processing of collective agreement reports/initiatives for example, seniority lists, Step 3 meeting minutes, various reports and minutes at labour/management meeting

Organizational development

• Identifies and implement key programs to further enhance employee engagement and professional development
• Supports the design, implementation and ongoing delivery of Human Resource programs and initiatives
• Provide back-up for Manager Human Resources during times of absence
• Supports HR processes and maintains accurate documentation for employee and departmental files and information systems
• Serves as a liaison between the property and corporate head office in the implementation and standardization of processes, policies and procedures
• Monitors and follows up on employee health or injury related absences. Using a detail oriented, and resourceful approach investigates, monitors and responds to information requests from third parties or insurers.
• Assists with the identification of training needs, the selection, development and delivery of appropriate programs.
• Supports the design, implementation and ongoing delivery of Human Resource programs and initiatives.
• Researches, analyzes, makes recommendations and compiles human resources statistics and practices.
• Retains a thorough and updated knowledge of human resources practices, legislation and policies to respond to employee and management inquiries.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in business administration or human resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience preferred
• Experience working within a complex unionized environment
• CHRP designation an asset
• Knowledge of all applicable HR legislation
• Knowledge of all HR functions and ability to develop, implement and administer programs
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and negotiations skills
• Well-developed critical thinking skills
• Ability to exercise a high degree of discretion and judgment
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and act as a facilitator
• A flexible team player with a proven ability to work successfully in a matrix reporting environment
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Why Work With Us?

Gateway celebrates and empowers our team members, who make it all possible. A career at Gateway means working with great people, being recognized for your unique contribution and career advancement opportunities across our 27 locations. Our employees thrive with ongoing training and leadership programs while working in a dynamic and fun environment. See for yourself what it?s like to be on a team that values your vision, skill and energy.

Get to Know Gateway

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (?Gateway?) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada. Across its 27 gaming properties in British Columbia, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, Gateway currently employs approximately 8,648 people and boasts approximately 448 table games (including 49 poker tables), 13,887 slots, 85 restaurants and bars and 561 hotel rooms. Gateway is the service provider for the Central, Southwest and North gaming Bundles in Ontario, which includes 11 properties in their portfolio. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway's proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley's Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business of gaming and entertainment in Canada. Further information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.

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Gateway is a proud equal opportunity employer and dedicates itself to Respect, Integrity, Team-Work and Exceptional Customer Service. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

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