Human Resources Advisor- Recruitment

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager Employee and Labour Relations, Compensation and Recruitment, the HR Advisor - Recruitment performs all aspects of internal and external recruitment and selection for the City. You are also responsible for providing guidance and expertise to hiring Managers and candidates regarding recruitment and selection activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Explore and implement broader methods of recruitment
• Handle the full cycle recruitment process for full-time, contract, and unionized positions, including: job postings and advertisements, create interview guides, coordinate testing, lead interviews, negotiate employment offers, perform new employee orientations and exit interviews
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate recruitment and selection strategies according to collective/working agreements, policies, programs and procedures to source and address the City's staffing requirements
• Collaborate with and advise hiring managers on recruitment strategies and methodologies
• Advise all staff levels on the interpretation of human resources policies, collective/working agreements and legislative requirements
• Provide recruitment guidance and direction to Members of Council, hiring managers, and staff at all levels with respect to compliance requirements related to Human Rights, AODA compliance, and City policies
• Provide one-on-one interview feedback to staff
• Research and prepare selection process including written assessments, computerized assessments, in-basket assessments, presentation topics and interview guides to align with job descriptions, competencies, values and in accordance with collective/working agreement and legislative requirements
• Collaborate with Legal Division to develop Disclaimer Form for physical assessments
• Customize interview guides based on job description, competencies and values ensuring legal compliance, fairness and objectivity
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with legislative and collective/working agreements in the preparation and document creation of personnel payroll record, benefit enrolment and other programs, and other human resources information
• Notification and follow up regarding conditional offer letter terms related to professional credentials and/or training
• Identify and communicate non-compliance matters to HR management which may result in disciplinary action, rescinding an employment offer, and/or dismissal
• Recommend best job offer terms and compensation package, and negotiate with internal hiring managers at all levels to obtain consensus and approval up to and including the CAO
• Identify issues and recommend solutions as it pertains to attraction and retention
• Vendor negotiation for recruitment systems including fee rates, package options and compliance standards
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of applicant hardcopy and electronic records from applicant to new hire records and purge according to the legislative requirements
• Create and monitor statistical recordkeeping for new hires, transfers, and promotions and recruitment statistics

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Human Resources or related discipline
• CHRP/CHRL is an asset
• 5 years progressive experience in recruitment
• Prior experience in a unionized municipal environment is an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and/or applicant tracking software
• Experience working with Collective Agreements
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Organizational and project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Must be willing and able to transport yourself to City work sites as required (mileage compensated)
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care, and courage

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.