Human Resources Manager

MANAGER of HUMAN RESOURCES

Department/Location of Work: School Board Office

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Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management including but not limited to; labour management/relations, recruitment, staffing, collective agreement interpretation, health, safety and wellness. This excluded position will be a challenging and rewarding opportunity. The successful candidate should have experience in a unionized environment, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with both employees and managers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with employee and labour relations matters, including conducting investigations, addressing grievances, managing performance issues, and following progressive discipline
• Serve as a liaison with union representatives and support collective bargaining preparations and negotiations
• Provides support to employees and management in staffing, recruitment, onboarding, seniority, attendance management and leave management
• Oversight for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) management
• Ensure continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and systems in line with strategic goals
• Ensures that all Human Resources processes are followed in accordance with Collective Agreements and Board Administrative Procedures and Policies
• Prepares administrative contracts, appointment letters and all staffing changes in HRIS
• Evaluates teacher's qualifications and experience and advises Payroll
• Provides guidance and responds to employee inquiries
• Supports the HR representative responsible for the oversight of the District OHS program and provides advice on workplace safety, employee wellness, and programs such as return to work programs
• Responds to inquiries from WVTA and WVMEA as required
• Serves as co-chair in the Local and Provincial Joint Job Evaluation Committee, coordinates meetings, ensures all procedures are followed in accordance with the Terms of Reference agreed to processes
• Serves as co-chair of District and Local Health and Safety Committee, coordinates meetings, ensures mandate of Committee is followed
• Represent the HR department on district-wide committees and special projects
• Performs other duties related to the HR position

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree or diploma in Human Resources or Labour Relations Management, plus 5 years experience in Human Resources Management, preferably in the education section, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience administering collective agreements, a good knowledge of employment and industrial relations law
• Knowledge of health and safety programs
• An excellent working knowledge of, and comfort with computer applications, including Human Resources Integrated Systems, Microsoft Office
• An understanding of payroll and accounting procedures would be an asset
• Superior interpersonal skills, communication skills (both oral and written), and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively with a variety of members and stakeholders of the District

Desired Qualifications:

Designation as, or working towards, CHRP

The annual salary for this position ranges from $99,165 to $123,956. Length of experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration.