Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations - Courtenay, Canada - North Island College

North Island College

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Courtenay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Number

Posting Number

AS0047
Position Information
Division
Human Resources & Organizational Development
Department
Human Resources
Supervisor Title
Manager, Employee Relations
Location
Comox Valley(CV)
Posting Type
Internal/External Posting
Position Status
Regular
If Others, please specify

Desired Start Date

05/21/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Monday to Friday
%
100
Pay Grade
The salary for this position is based on administrative pay grade 8, $72, ,612 plus benefits package. Salary will be determined commensurate with experience.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, the Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations, Retention and Resources is responsible for effective collaboration with Deans, Directors, Managers, and other members of the Human Resources team as well as consultation with faculty and staff to accomplish the College's goals and strategies consistent with the College's Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions, and consistent with the Post-Secondary Employers Association (PSEA) directives and policy.

The Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations, Retention and Resources acts as a key resource for the Manager, Employee Relations in a variety of employee relations and labour relations activities and will provide support and advice to College administrators and also engage with faculty union representatives to respond to and resolve disagreements as they arise.

Working collaboratively with other Human Resources team members, an instrumental role will also be played in the development and implementation of comprehensive employee orientation and onboarding programs, supporting recruitment of exempt administrators and faculty, and the development and delivery of training, engagement and culture-building initiatives.

Position Competencies

Creates a Positive Climate and Culture
Effective Communication Skills
Effectively Develops Goals and Objectives
Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities
Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Team Leadership
Developing Others
Championing and Adapting to Change

Duties & Responsibilities

EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS

Develops and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with all employees, union representatives and employees of other educational institutions and external agencies with whom the College interacts.
In consultation with the Manager, Employee Relations, provides support in responding to and resolving grievances, workplace difficulties and employee complaints and also supports other key labour relations activities such as collective bargaining, joint employeeemployer committees and labour management meetings, including responsibilities such as research and analysis, meeting coordination and support, the preparation of background information and reports and the creation and maintenance of a filing system of all bargaining documentation, inclusive of bargaining notes, protocols, process, proposals, MOU, LOU, and all other documents related to collective bargaining.
Tracks and reports to the Manager, Employee Relations on NICFA grievance and complaint activity to facilitate trend analysis. Maintain records of past and current labour relations matters.
Assists in preparation of documents for cases before an arbitrator or an administrative tribunal.

RECRUITMENT &
RETENTION

Supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive employee orientation and onboarding program, with particular emphasis on the onboarding and orientation of exempt administrators and of faculty employees.
Within assigned areas of responsibility, provides guidance and assistance to Deans, Managers and selection committees throughout the recruitment, selection and hiring process to ensure procedures are in accordance with collective agreement requirements and College policies. Refers matters of a complex nature to the Manager, Employee Relations.
Represents the Human Resources Department at operational and administrative staff interviews and maintains records of the selection processes participated in. May be required to participate in and give evidence at arbitration hearings related to the recruitment and selection process.
Within assigned areas of responsibility, supports hiring managers with the development of screening tools, interview guides and reference checking documentation.
Within assigned areas of responsibility, supports the development and implementation of initiatives to improve recruitment processes and procedures.

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EMPLOYEE
RESOURCES

In consultation with the Manager, Employee Relations, provides support on the management of workforce change initiatives. Supports and coaches managers and supervisors on change and transitio