Please Note: If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application. At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve. As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers all the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow. We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come. Are you ready to make a difference in our community? JOB SUMMARY The Human Resources Partner (HRP) is responsible for aligning business objectives with management and employees in designated business groups through formulation of partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to support achievement of corporate goals. The HRP develops and maintains an effective level of business literacy about each business group and the company and its strategic plans, and is a trusted advisor, providing coaching and guidance that drives business outcomes and contributes to the enhancement of the overall organization. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct or attend regular meetings with respective business groups. Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR Centre of Expertise or HR Shared Services to develop solutions, influence changes to contribute to the development of programs, policies and resources. Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance in partnership with Centres of Expertise as required. Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Coach Leaders on proactive performance management and development planning and monitoring activities to support optimal employee outcomes. Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Provide HR policy and Collective Agreement guidance and interpretation. Advise and provide guidance to executive and senior management on annual position budgeting including recommendations on how to leverage positions to achieve business goals. Provide guidance to line management on the position management and position requisition processes with alignment to policies and guidelines. Provide guidance and input on business group restructures, workforce planning and succession planning. Advise leaders on and support the development of new job profiles to meet evolving business needs and support the Centre of Expertise in the job profile review and evaluation process. Assist client groups in identifying training needs for business groups and individual executive coaching / professional development needs. Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up with respective Leaders to ensure training objectives are met. Proactively identify, facilitate, and advise on the resolution of complaints, step 1 grievances, and concerns to mitigate and manage risks creating an environment that promotes engagement and inclusivity. Conduct strategic targeted recruitment activities and act as brand ambassador for candidate attraction. Other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration with Human Resources concentration Minimum 5 years of directly related experience with in-depth experience in more than one Human Resources function Professional designation, or working towards a professional designation preferred This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates. Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates. Location: Ottawa, ON This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on their qualifications. Pay Range Minimum: $89,420.99 Pay Range Maximum: $134,130.81 Posting End Date (if applicable): August 11, 2026 Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Why choose a career at Hydro Ottawa Group? Our creative, innovative and forward-thinking employees are blazing the trail to a better tomorrow as we work towards our ambitious goal of achieving net-zero operations by 2030. Hydro Ottawa Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve; we want our employees to be their true selves. 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