Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager
Reporting to the Director of People and Equity, the Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the Human Resources division and utilizing HR expertise to support strategic organizational priorities, foster safe spaces, endorse mental health and well-being, and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all staff.
What you’ll do
- General direction over the Human Resources division to support departmental operations, goals and initiatives
- Ensure proper and effective staffing through recruitment and selection
- Provide a healthy, safe and positive work environment for staff
- Guide staff toward the realization of the division’s strategic direction and priorities
- Foster a learning environment by enabling others through coaching, mentoring and guiding development
- In consultation with the Director of People and Equity, play a leadership role in ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in all HR policies, procedures and programs
- Lead negotiations and deliver the bargaining mandate for two collective agreements;
- Build trusted relationships with union groups and employees to improve work relationships and build morale;
- Participate in labour relations activities, including grievance handling, contract negotiations, joint union/management discussions, conciliations, mediations and arbitrations as required
- Provide interpretation of collective agreements;
- Create, deliver, enhance and administer HR programs and policies that align with the strategic priorities of the County;
- Analyze trends and establish metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop programs, policies and procedures
- Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies and processes
- Ensure regulatory compliance and management of legislative changes impacting the human resources portfolio and process, including planning for future/anticipated changes
- Seek legal advice on employment matters and compliance where required
- Support effective, thorough and objective investigations pertaining to workplace violence, harassment and/or discrimination
- Maintain working knowledge of the principles of job evaluation and pay equity
- Provide advice to managers and supervisors with respect to compensation
- Direct the development and maintenance of job descriptions
- Provide HR services to member municipalities
- Manage and coordinate processes related to the employee lifecycle, including talent attraction, selection, onboarding, development, retention, performance management, termination and off-boarding
- Lead and/or support a talent management/retention strategy that attracts the best employees and helps them achieve their full potential
- Provide managers with tools and information to enhance employee performance and open windows for advancement
- Support the Director of People and Equity in preparation and submission of the annual budget for the division.
- Review and approve division expenditures
- Other duties as assigned