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Form of workThe University of Winnipeg is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Human Resources Consultant to provide comprehensive advice on the full-scope of human resource management within a complex multi-unionized environment.
Reporting to the Manager, HR Services, the ideal candidate will be a seasoned generalist with strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and relationship-building abilities; an organized self-starter who is a strong communicator that thrives in a team setting.
Key areas of responsibility include the following:
LABOUR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
- Provides interpretation of collective agreements and University policies and procedures.
- Provides advice and support to all levels of management on labour/employee relations matters outlining potential implications as a result of actions taken.
- Meets with union representatives, management and employees to resolve issues.
- Conducts investigations on labour and employee relations matters.
- Consults and provide strategies for administering disciplinary processes, participates in disciplinary meetings and grievance hearings and prepares required written documentation.
- Provides advice and support with departmental organizational design/restructuring, position discontinuance and lay-off.
- Participates in full-cycle recruitment and selection which can include: creating job postings, pre-screening applicants, creating interview questions, participating in interviews, negotiating employment offers and responding to applicant and union inquires for non-selection.
- Reviews academic and research support appointment letters (Faculty, Post-Doc and Research Associate).
- Provides advice and support to all levels of management on performance management including developing strategies to address performance issues and creating performance improvement plans.
- Oversees the administration of the probationary/trial period and supports management in assessing whether to extend or terminate probation/trial period appointments.
- Assists with creating training plans for new-hires and development plans for current employees (development opportunities and succession planning).
- Provides advice on salary administration under collective agreements and University policy.
- Assigns appropriate salary range placement for unionized employee and negotiates compensation and benefits for excluded (CMP) employees.
- Provides advice and support to management and employees with creating and updating position descriptions.
- Participates in classification review and classification appeal committee meetings as an evaluator.
- Provides advice and support to management on sick leave/long-term disability management and accommodation.
- In conjunction with the Employee Health & Wellness Specialist, develops action plans for return to work and reasonable accommodations.
- Respond to inquiries from employees, management and union representatives on sick leave matters.
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field of study, or Human Resources diploma.
- CPHR designation is preferred.
- 5 years of directly related generalist experience in a unionized environment.
- Extensive experience in employee/labor relations, recruitment and selection and performance management is required.
- Experience in job evaluation/classification required; experience with the Hay System an asset.
- Proven problem solving skills and analytical ability.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, lead and motivate others.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple urgent tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to build positive working relationships and provide customer service with a strategic focus.
- Exceptional communication skills including verbal, written and training/presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with complex issues and sensitive. information.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with a human resources information system (HRIS) and an electronic recruitment system.
Condition(s) of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Winnipeg has a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all those coming to designated indoor campus spaces to provide proof they are fully vaccinated. The Policy was suspended effective May 2, 2022. However, prospective employees should know that the Policy may be reinstated in the future based on changing public health circumstances.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.
The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.
