HR Business Partner

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP

Headquartered in Ottawa, the key to Welch’s success is continually evolving to meet the needs of its employees, clients and the marketplace. With a full suite of professional services, ranging from traditional assurance to expert business advisory, our clients respect and value the firm’s expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Our clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies, not-for- profit organizations and public sector entities.

Grounded in a values-led culture (care, impact, empower), we are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, in our leadership, and supporting our surrounding communities.

National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a small firm

Established in 1918, we evolved from a single office to the largest locally-owned and operated firm in the region. With 12 offices and over 300 people across Ontario and Western Quebec, Welch LLP has deeps roots in the communities it serves. Welch ranks as the 14th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.

About the Opportunity

Welch is currently looking for an HR Business Partner. This role is a key member of the Human Resources team and provides support and guidance to a wide range of internal clients on employee relations, performance management, policies and procedures. The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for building successful, trusting relationships with all levels of the organization to ensure that all employees know and operate under the core values and culture of Welch LLP. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule between home and the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Key owner of Learning and Development at the Firm: Administering current offering of learning and development programs, identifying training needs for business units and individuals alike
• Ensure that the Firm’s CPA students have all required supports in place to successfully become
• Manage the Firm’s Wellness Programs
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards Specialist to administer staff leave programs, including Parental Leave and Disability Management
• Employee relations; providing coaching and guidance to managers and Partners and support to all staff; often navigating complex issues
• Ensure compliance with all provincial Health and Safety
• Conduct workplace investigations in accordance with all pertinent legislative and firm
• Responsible for planning, developing, implementing and executing HR specific programs, process improvements and projects as it relates to Firm HR strategy, as the need

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Business, Human Resources, or pursuit of an equivalent certification (CHRP/CHRL)
• 5+ years of experience as a Human Resources
• Demonstrated excellent employee relations experience and skills, including a thorough understanding of performance management frameworks
• Experience with the administration and implementation of various learning and development
• Tactful, resilient, positive with a can-do
• Able to adapt your points of view to varying
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster positive working
• A business oriented mind-set, adept at supporting internal

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.