Manager of Human Resources

THE GRAND ERIE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Invites Applications for the Position of

MANAGER OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Position: Manager, Human Resources

Salary Range: $125,080 – $132,310, including comprehensive vacation and benefit plan

Location: Human Resources, Board Office, 349 Erie Ave, Brantford, ON

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week, 12 months/year

Effective Date: August 1, 2021

The Grand Erie District School Board’s 2,800 employees provide quality education to approximately 26,000 students in 72 schools. The Board spans a geographic area encompassing the City of Brantford and the Counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Superintendent of Human Resources, the position serves as a key member of the Human Resources leadership team. The position is responsible for the administration of the collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment for unionized and nonunionized employee groups. This position oversees the operations of Human Resources including the management of health and wellness resources, benefits administration, and human resource information system processes. The position provides leadership, direction, and support to staff, school administrators and senior administration, on matters relating to staffing, recruitment, labour and employee relations, including the interpretation of collective agreements, employment contracts, performance management, progressive discipline, workplace and child welfare investigations, and resolution of workplace conflict. 

Key Responsibilities:

•     Responsible for the management, implementation, administration, and interpretation of the Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of employment for unionized and non-unionized employee groups, ensuring contractual and legislative compliance
•      Oversees the operations of Human Resources processes and support staff that are responsible for the entry and maintenance of human resources data.
•     Responsible for managing HRIS (IPPS) processes while complying with the requirements of multiple Collective Agreements, Government Legislation, and Ministry regulations
•      Provides leadership, direction, and support to staff, school administrators, senior and mid-management, on matters relating to staffing allocations and processes, and labour and employee relations including the interpretation of collective agreements and employment contracts, wage and salary administration, job evaluation pay equity, performance management, progressive discipline, workplace and child welfare investigations and resolution of workplace conflict
•      Leads, facilitates, and provides support, research, and analysis in dispute resolution procedures, including the grievance, mediation, and arbitration processes
•      Acts as a key resource for the Board spokesperson in the negotiation of teaching and education workers collective bargaining agreements.
•      Supports the development and revision of Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field
• 10 years progressive experience in contract negotiations, grievances, arbitration, collective agreement administration and interpretation in a complex multi-union environment, of which at least 5 is at the Manager level. Public sector experience is preferred.
• CHRL designation

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant employment legislation and regulations, including the Ontario Labour Relations Act, the School Board Collective Bargaining Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (as it relates to Workplace Harassment), Employment Standards Act, Education Act, Pay Equity Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, Ontario College of Teacher Act, and other applicable legislation, or the equivalent combination of qualifications and experience as determined by the board.
• Collective bargaining and contract negotiation skills training preferred

Key Attributes:

• Highly motivated individual able to work autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to lead a cohesive team
• Highly developed organizational and analytical skills
• Demonstrated professional judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality

Applications, along with a complete resume, contact information for 3 references (including current supervisor) must be submitted by email to hr-gedsb@granderie.ca by 4 pm on July 16, 2021.

Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.

All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for interview will be contacted.