Karis Disability Services is committed to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives within their communities. Rooted in person-centred care, we partner with the people we support to promote independence, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging. By joining Karis Disability Services, you become part of a compassionate, organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life, fostering connection, and delivering exceptional support every day. Our organization serves, employs, and supports people of all faiths while carrying out our Christian values, vision and mission-. Learn more about Karis Disability Services at www.karis.org.

**Permanent-**Human Resources Business Partner

Full Time, 40 hours/week

Ottawa, Ontario

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a pivotal role in supporting both organizational and district level HR operations. This position provides expert guidance in areas such as performance management, labour relations, - conflict resolution, employee development, and Employment Law. As a trusted advisor to district leadership and a collaborative partner within the HR team, the HRBP promotes effective HR practices, ensures legal compliance, and contributes to a healthy, respectful, and values driven- workplace.

District Human Resources Support

• Advise district leadership on performance management, attendance, conflict resolution, employment standards, contract changes, and labour relations.
• Build strong partnerships with union representatives and lead or support complex labour relations matters, including grievances, collective bargaining, and arbitration preparation.
• Attend district leadership meetings as an HR representative, offering guidance and best practices.
• Prepare documentation such as corrective actions, termination letters, layoff notices, and legal responses.
• Provide background information and recommendations for escalated HR decisions, including terminations and legal matters.
• Support Occupational Health & Safety compliance within assigned districts.
• Prepare and deliver HR related- training and workshops.
• Educate leaders on collective agreements and labour relations strategies.
• Meet with union officials and staff to maintain positive labour relations.
• Participate in collective bargaining, including research, documentation, and support negotiation strategy.
• Lead or support grievance investigation, mediation, and resolution.
• Partner with the Return‑to‑Work Specialist on medical leaves, accommodations, and escalated leave matters.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Serve as organizational lead for an assigned HR specialty area (e.g., Health and Safety, Investigations, Labour Relations, Policy Development), including research, training, tool development, and providing expert support to the organization.
• Influence and engage senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement HR recommendations and organizational initiatives, using strategic communication and relationship‑building.
• Recommend HR process improvements and maintain current knowledge of HR law and best practices.
• Lead harassment investigations, appeals, mediation, and conflict resolution processes.
• Lead or coordinate workplace investigations into harassment, discrimination, violence, and other serious employee concerns, providing expert guidance on policy and legislative requirements.
• Support the arbitration process and collaborate with external legal counsel.
• Monitor trends, legal changes, and best practices within your specialty and develop related training, tools, and resources.
• Participate actively in ad hoc committees, providing HR perspective and recommendations.

Department Support

• Contribute to improvements in HR policies and tools.

• Collaborate regularly with other HR Business Partners to ensure consistent interpretation of policies, legislation, and practices across districts.

• Support HR colleagues by offering guidance and case specific consultation.

• Assist with escalated HR Administration concerns.

• Respond to Service Canada inquiries and support Ministry of Labour inspection responses.

• Conduct research and prepare reports and recommendations on HR matters.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience. Labour Relations experience required.

• CHRP designation required.

• Strong computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Counselling and conflict resolution capabilities.

• Experience managing grievances and preparing for arbitration.

• Strong understanding of Employment Standards and the Labour Relations Act.

• Ability to influence without authority, using data and strategic communication to secure commitment from senior leaders.

• Superior investigation skills and ability to manage ambiguity.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage competing priorities.

• Travel expectations with overnight travel up to 10% of the time.

Why Should You Apply?

• Live out our shared values, help others, and find purpose in your work every day.

• Receive competitive wages.

• Find support through a Comprehensive Benefits Package, 4 weeks of vacation and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

• Grow your leadership with mentorship, training, career development, and tuition reimbursement.

• Collaboration and Teamwork—Working together on a team, we tackle challenges, share insights, and support one another in fostering a thriving workplace culture.

• Make a significant impact in the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and the sector, by joining Canada’s largest Developmental Disabilities service provider.

Application Deadline:Friday, March 27th, at Noon. Apply with a cover letter and résumé byFriday, March 27th, by Noonto the attention of the Director of Human Resourcesvia the Apply Now feature.

Start Date: End April - Mid May 2026

Salary Range: $79,206- $89,856

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities, consistent with our Accessibility Policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.