MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Position Type: One (1) Permanent position and one (1) Temporary position (until incumbent returns)

Salary Scale: HL-19 ($67,358 - $87,566); Management/Non-Bargaining

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

Location: To Be Determined

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this position is the main point of contact to management, non-management/non-bargaining unit and bargaining unit employees within NLSchools operations for all human resource (HR) advisory related activities that may arise in a unionized/non-unionized environment. The Manager of Human Resources will take a proactive approach to problem solving by identifying issues, seeking and recommending solutions as well as developing strategies to address specific issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing guidance, interpretation and ensuring compliance of relevant legislation, policies and collective agreement language to applicable stakeholders;

• Resolving and/or coaching applicable stakeholders in resolving employee/labour relations and HR issues;

• Investigating complex workplace and harassment investigations, compiling investigation reports and carrying out disciplinary action when required;

• Conducting mediation services to assist in the resolution of workplace conflicts using appropriate alternative dispute resolution methods;

• Facilitating grievance resolution meetings on behalf of NLSchools;

• Conducting research, maintaining grievance files with supporting documentation and settling grievances in conjunction with the Director of Human Resources;

• Participating and preparing for arbitrations in conjunction with NLSchools Solicitor, compiling all necessary supporting documentation;

• Participating in the development of NLSchools HR related policies and programming;

• Supporting and coaching stakeholders in the administration and management of employee attendance/leave management processes;

• Managing NLSchools integrated disability management programming for employees including early and safe return to work programs, workplace accommodations, functional assessments, etc.;

• Managing NLSchools recruitment and selection process for Management/Non-Bargaining, Teaching and Support staff from the inception to job offer;

• Providing direction and ensuring compliance of the compensation and classifications policies and procedures;

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess strong communication (written and oral), critical thinking/analytical, conflict resolution, time-management and organizational skills;

• Possess strong leadership, coaching and advisory skills to a variety of stakeholders;

• Be able to work both independently and in a team capacity;

• Be able to work under pressure to meet multiple competing deadlines;

• Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders;

• Demonstrate a high degree of sound judgment and professionalism;

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the management of HR functions, delivery of services and programs, and HR best practices.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or equivalent with a concentration in human resources/labor relations.

• Recent and relevant experience in HR management and labor relations in a unionized environment would be an asset.

• Equivalencies may be considered.

NLSchools is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. A Criminal Record Check from the local police authority will be required.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.