Human Resources Specialist - Markham, Canada - City of Markham

City of Markham

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 4th consecutive year as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc.

In 2024, the City of Markham is ranked the top city in Ontario and in the top 10 for Government Services.

The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability.

More than 357,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Join a purpose driven team, committed to results and excellent customer service, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Applications are now being accepted for the above position in the People Services Department within the Office of the CAO.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on-line by
April 28, 2024.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Reporting to the Sr.

Manager, Employee & Labour Relations and Health & Safety and working closely with the Human Resources Business Partners, the Human Resources Specialist will provide value added and proactive advisory and consultative services, using a client service mindset, on the full range of human resources practices to the managers within their assigned portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Human Resources Specialist will be responsible for building strong rapport with client groups by establishing a trustworthy and credible working relationship, acting as a trusted advisor on a variety of complex HR matters, completing projects through the following:

Labour and Employee Relations

Investigates issues, collect and analyze evidence, interview witnesses and assess information to draft written investigative reports that include findings for and recommendations to management
Administers the Attendance Management, sick leave, and long term disability management processes
Addresses and administers Grievance processes representing the City's interests, facilitates negotiations with the Union and drafts settlements as appropriate
Prepares background materials for and participates in Mediation and Arbitration
Supports Collective Bargaining processes

Compensation and Job Evaluation

Provides advice and guidance about the job evaluation and promotional processes
Interprets relevant compensation and benefits policies and practices
Facilitates the job evaluation process working with the manager to provide all relevant information and supporting documentation to the Job Evaluation Committee
Responds to various requests for HR related information related to assigned Client Group
Meets with employees who are offboarding and/or going on leaves to explain their entitlements
Prepares LTD packages, communicate with employees and supervisors, gather appropriate information, and prepare and submit LTD packages to benefits carrier.
Acts as main contact on all LTD in client group between the carrier, manager and employee
Onboarding of new employees at the supervisor and manager level

Talent Management

Leads full cycle recruitment
Ensures a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with corporate, collective agreement and legislative requirements
Supports managers in successfully onboarding new or transferring employees to their new roles
Responsible for collecting yearly recruitment metrics, analyzing results and developing and implementing strategies accordingly.
Utilizes data to address trends in attraction and retention and provides advice to managers on same

Training

Supports managers by facilitating and training on labour and employee relations, policies, procedures and changes to the collective agreements
Provides training with regard to attraction, retention, performance management and talent acquisition
Working with the Centres of Excellence, HRBPs and performance managers, identify and support change management initiatives,
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

University degree related to human resources, industrial relations or business administration and/or the CHRL designation or equivalent
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as a HR Generalist
Proven track record of successful human resource client partnering experience
Strong demonstrated expertise and experience in recruitment, staffing and talent management labour relations; employee relations; compensation and benefits
Experience working effectively in a unionized environment
Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation
Demonstrated consultative and relationship orientation
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, marketing and influencing skills, time and project management skills, and analytical abilities
Experience in implementing and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and ba