Human Resources Advisor, Office of Advancement

Human Resources Advisor

Office of Advancement

Are you a passionate, forward thinking & collaborative Human Resources professional looking for a new challenge? Join our team!
 

Reporting to the Office of Advancement Human Resources Manager, the HR Advisor is a skilled human resources generalist responsible for advising on all aspects of the employment relationship for both employees and managers within Office of Advancement portfolios. The HR Advisor is accountable for carrying out complex human resources related duties in support of clients in all operational aspects of human resources advisory services, ensuring that employment related issues are followed through to resolution in accordance with university policy and/or collective agreements, and legislative requirements. The HR Advisor will also provide recommendations and/or assistance to the Client Services management team, as required.

This is a collaborative environment where sharing ideas, open communication, accountability and partnership are promoted. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive and pro-active strategic human resources solutions in support of the clients’ pursuit of their operational goals, objectives and values. 

All HR Advisors are members of the Client Services Team (CST) and are accountable for working within the strategic framework of Central Human Resources.

As the Human Resources Advisor you will:

·         Act as the primary HR contact providing strategic business partner support to clients in all aspects of the employment relationship including:  HR policies, collective agreements, payroll administration, benefits and pension eligibility and enrolment, compensation, training, performance management, attendance management, workplace accommodation, and employee relations issues. 

·         Provide clients with consultative guidance regarding HR best practice, legislation, university policies and collective agreement interpretation identifying precedent and risk management.

·         Work closely with the HR Manager and departmental leadership participating in the development and implementation of strategic Human Resources planning in pursuit of departmental goals and objectives.

·         Assist Advancement managers with the implementation of recommendations from organizational reviews; assists department representatives with organizational design issues and with determining potential impacts on positions and compensation.

·         Provide guidance and coaching for managers on the performance review process; providing support with objectives setting, and assistance with performance development and improvement plans involving the HR Manager, when appropriate.

·         Provide technical support to clients on CareerQ and PeopleSoft issues, providing initial troubleshooting and diagnoses, and re-directs more complex matters appropriately.

·         Provide on-boarding support for new staff; orients new employees to the workplace, establishing a relationship as the employee’s primary HR contact. Collects and processes employment documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy of information. Adds or updates employee records in Human Resources Management System (HRMS), as required.

·         Administer timekeeping and enters casual contracts into PeopleSoft; provides counsel to management and staff on administrative best-practices

·         Identify trends and opportunities to enhance client service relationships.

Strategic Recruitment

·         Leads clients through the full cycle of the recruitment process from the point that a vacancy is identified to the facilitation of the new hire onboarding process.

·         Provides guidance on position summary and job posting development, advising clients on recruitment strategies, providing support and advice during the selection process, developing selection criteria/tools and screening resumes, interviewing job candidates and completing reference checks.

·         Participates on search committees and/or providing Equity Representative services, where requested. Prepares and authorizes offers of employment in consultation with the hiring manager, and other HR specialists as needed.

·         Provides guidance on strategic practices aimed at promoting equity, diversity and inclusion through all elements for the recruitment process.

Employee and Labour Relations

·         Advises management on the appropriate strategies to use in managing labour and employee relations issues such as discipline, performance issues, workplace conflict, etc. and escalates as appropriate.

·         Provides advice and support to managers with respect to university risks and obligations relating to employee terminations; performs severance calculations, drafts letters, and ensures proper documentation is in place.

·         Completes preliminary inquiries for employee relations issues, gathering and documenting data from managers and employees and escalates to the HR Manager appropriately.

·         Identifies and supports strategies to ensure overall organizational effectiveness with the department; leads management training sessions and promotes positive employee engagement.

Compensation and Job Evaluation

·         Assists the HR Manager with managing the job evaluation system(s) consistently and equitably. Interprets and applies policies with respect to job evaluation and salary administration. Evaluates, assesses and determines grade level and job classification. Identifies instances when position changes and classification decisions impact bargaining unit status, consults with the HR Manager and central HR department contacts, as required.

·         Ensures appropriate position management practice is followed and that process documentation is precise. Communicates assessment decisions, providing rationale and education as necessary.

·         Advises on employee benefits plans and eligibility criteria. Provides direction to Business Support Representatives (BSR’s) through the benefits administration and documentation process. Works with the benefits analyst to resolve issues related to coverage, claims adjudication, eligibility, etc.

Overall Support

·         Represents Advancement Human Resources and acts as an ambassador to internal and external partners of the university community. Responds to inquiries in a time sensitive and professional manner.

·         Addresses information requests, researching or synthesizing responses to assist in identifying solutions to problems, as needed.

·         Supports Advancement projects and initiatives such as annual salary review process, training programs, policy and program implementation, and business process reviews.

·         Assists with delivering training sessions within Advancement on HRMS and/or HR programs (i.e. recruitment). Researches and supports the development of new or revised training content as required.

·         Provides work direction and technical/functional guidance to the BSR work activities.

·         Contributes to a culture of mutual respect and inclusion that cultivates a welcoming and engaged working environment.

·         Oversees the Health and Safety Officers in Advancement and collaborates with the HR Manager to administer health & safety programs in compliance with regulatory requirements.

·         Maintains departmental organizational charts and company directories (including email distribution lists, Advancement contacts webpage, and telephone lists)Undertakes other duties in support of the position and / or department as required

 

The Human Resources Advisor role also calls for:

·         Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related area.

·         3 to 5 years of Human Resources generalist work experience, preferably in a unionized environment.

·         Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation preferred.

·         Comprehensive knowledge of Employment Standards, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety, and other applicable employment legislation. Familiarity with University policies and procedures, collective agreements and organizational structure considered an asset.

·         Previous experience working with human resources information systems, job evaluation, and recruitment management systems is an asset.

·         Satisfactory Criminal Records check required.

·         Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

To apply or for additional details on this term appointment, please visit Career Q, on our Human Resources website at: http://clients.njoyn.com/CL4/xweb/xweb.asp?clid=74827&page=jobdetails&jobid=J0419-0404&BRID=EX118663&SBDID=21007&LANG=1 by April 25, 2019 at midnight, quoting competition J0419-0404. The University thanks all who express an interest in this position and advises that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ persons The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Carla Ferreira Rodrigues, at ferreirc@queensu.ca or 613-533-6771.

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