Human Resources Advisor - Burnaby, Canada - Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Status:
Full-Time Temporary (This position is anticipated to last until December 31, 2023)

Department:
Human Resources and Corporate Services

Employee Group:
Exempt

Location:4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby

Salary Range / Wage Rate:
Professional Technical, Level P2 ($3, $3,899.78 bi-weekly)

Our Human Resources Department is seeking a HR Advisor (Talent Acquisition) who is passionate about recruitment and skilled at connecting with others and developing strong relationships. You will work as a strategic partner with our hiring managers to attract top talent and will develop and execute full cycle recruitment strategies that will result in critical hires to support the achievement of our organization's goals.

The HR Advisor reports to the Lead Advisor, Talent Acquisition and will join the team of four recruiters in our Talent Acquisition team.

This role:

Develops and implements the hiring processes for a broad range of unionized and excluded positions ensuring selection criteria is based on job requirements, complies with legislation, statutes, and collective agreements.
Assists and supports management by providing professional advice on rights and responsibilities under collective agreements, pertinent legislation and corporate policies.
Keeps current on applicable laws, statutes, and acts associated with scope of responsibilities.
Supports management in responding to and resolving nonselection grievances and complaints; negotiates and drafts grievance settlements and letters of agreement.
Conducts and makes recommendations for appropriate recruitment and selection outcomes; analyzes complex scenarios requiring the input of various stakeholders and makes recommendations to the Director, HR Services for consideration.
Works as part of a team to revise and update corporate policies as required and assists with the development and delivery of training on recruitment and selection and human resources management topics.
Participates in the human resources recruitment outreach program to promote Metro Vancouver's brand in the external labour market; attends career fairs and information sessions, recommends opportunities for promoting the organization as a preferred employer and utilizes social media to further goals of the program.
Builds and maintains relationships with a variety of postsecondary institutions, coop programs, associations and others sources of talent
Performs other related duties as required.

To be successful, you have:

5 years of recent, related experience supplemented by a university degree or diploma in a relevant discipline such as business or human resources and experience working in a complex, multiunion environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Designation as a Certified Human Resources Professional is an asset.
Sound knowledge and ability to interpret collective agreements and relevant legislation and acts such as the Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code.
Sound knowledge and understanding of human resources management principles including recruitment and selection, labour relations and compensation.
Demonstrated and applied knowledge of recruitment and selection methods for bargaining unit and excluded positions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including effective listening and persuasion skills. Superior business writing skills including the ability to analyze and revise the content of job descriptions and draft nonroutine correspondence to employees and the union regarding discipline and grievance negotiations and settlements.
Ability to build and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts under circumstances that may be controversial or highly sensitive.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented work environment.
Sound judgment and problem solving skills; ability to analyze business needs and provide strategic input.
Ability to provide professional advice and guide managers on employee relations issues and general HR topics; strong analytical, interpretation and research skills and displays a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to meet timelines and objectives and demonstrates persistence to overcome obstacles.
Practical knowledge of a complex human resources information system such as PeopleSoft.
Proficiency using Microsoft office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.