Human Resources Consultant - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatoon Public Library

Saskatoon Public Library

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Human Resources Consultant

Reporting Relationship
This position reports to Director, Human Resources.

Position Overview

In consultation with the Director, Human Resources, this position provides strategic guidance, advice and information to SPL directors, managers, supervisors and employees, regarding human resource-related matters, in accordance with professional human resource practices, Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) policies, procedures and guidelines, related collective agreement, and Saskatchewan labour legislation and regulations.

Key Duties

Provide advice and coach managers and directors to address employee and labour relations issues. Interpret and assist with the administration of the provisions of the collective agreement. Lead investigations and the resolution of disputes. Supports the HR Director during the grievance process.

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Provide advice, coach and assist managers to effectively address employee issues such as performance management, attendance management and performance improvement plans. Ensures compliance with HR legislation and regulations such as the Collective Agreement, Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and The Worker's Compensation Act.

Provide support for managers and employees in matters as they relate to occupational and nonoccupational disability management for ill or injured employees, facilitating early intervention, support while on leave, medical accommodations and return to work plans.
Provide support for managers and employees in matters as they relate to Worker's Compensation Board claims filing and correspondence. Work with WCB case managers, employee health care providers to support employees in return to work, and accommodation plans.
In consultation with the Director HR, works to develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies. Identify programs and strategies related to recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. Recruitment/Onboarding responsibilities including writing job descriptions, approving hiring requisitions, consult with managers during the recruitment process, preparing interview guides, participate in interviews as required, assist managers with Onboarding process. Approve new hire, transfer, promotion, termination, leave of absence and other related employee transactions within the HRIS system.
Provides a leadership role in building supportive and productive relationships between the Library and relevant stakeholders in the Indigenous communities, organizations, and agencies, as well as with various diversity groups. Promotes strategies and activities that support and enhance a diverse and inclusive workplace. Respond to a variety of general enquiries from employees, managers and external contacts on behalf of the Human Resources department.
Support the needs of the community by providing Human Resources advice, frameworks and procedures in alignment with community needs and SPL's Strategic Plan.
Assist, support, conduct research and prepare reports on behalf of the Director, Human Resources.
Perform other related duties as assigned.