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We believe that outstanding care starts with outstanding people. At Runnymede Healthcare Centre, we actively cultivate work-life balance and invest in the resources our staffs need to do their best work. Our award-winning hospital takes an inter-professional team approach to care. We provide comprehensive clinical services to patients who require expert treatment, rehabilitation and daily care beyond what can be provided at home or in the community. At Runnymede we have a single, clear purpose: improve the quality of life of every patient, every day. If you want to join a centre of excellence with a multidisciplinary team who supports the delivery of patient centered care, we want to hear from you today.Senior Director Human Resources Permanent Full-TimeReporting to the Chief Nursing Executive and Chief Clinical Programs, the Senior Director, Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership across Human Resources, for Runnymede Health Care Centre campus including the Post Traumatic Stress Injury sites for First Responders. The role advances people and culture initiatives aligned with Runnymede Healthcare Centres strategic goals, ensuring an engaged workforce, effective talent management, and a safe and inclusive work environment. This position leads key initiatives related to workforce planning, organizational culture, equity and inclusion, staff development, and risk mitigation in collaboration with executive and departmental leaders.Responsibilities include: Support strategic planning efforts, accreditation readiness, and transformational initiatives aligned with organizational excellence. Prepare and deliver presentations to Board Committees, Executive Team, and other audiences on workforce trends, engagement results, and strategic HR initiatives. Provide strategic oversight to the Human Resources function, including the existing leadership team within Human Resources. Manage and mitigate any escalated HR Management and strategic issues, such as policies and procedures, recruitment, training, and staff development. Collaborate in the recruitment process to attract and hire qualified staff in key roles related to Runnymede. Ensure that the hospital complies with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards.Foster a positive work environment and promote employee engagement and satisfaction. Implement effective processes and mitigation strategies for handling escalated HR and administrative risks, such as employee conflicts and compliance issues. Provide oversight to the entire employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning. Ensure HR policies, compensation strategies, and programs are aligned with industry best practices and legislative compliance. Guide and support the HR department on matters pertaining to unionized and non-unionized labour relations, including grievance management and collective bargaining strategy. Lead the development and execution of a People Strategy that fosters a high-performance, inclusive, and values driven culture.The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:University degree in human resources, business administration or related field combined with 10 years experience as a human resources generalist HRPA Member in good standing, CHRL is an asset Minimum 7 years experience managing or leading a team of professionals with expertise in recruitment, HR data management/administration, and any combination of workforce planning, benefits and pension administration or talent management Exceptional leader builds effective teams, inspires excellence in service delivery and develops talent through positive coaching and mentoring approachesWhile we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted.If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you're First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit, or Mtis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA). Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose. Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employees first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospitals obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.