Manager, Human Resources

Position Summary:

The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for providing direction, leadership, administration, and overall supervision of the human resources function which supports the agency’s objective of attracting, developing, and retaining qualified staff to fulfill its mission.  The role involves developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating progressive human resources and organizational development strategies, policies and programs; providing human resources professional and technical guidance, support, interventions and direction to managers and employees; and fostering alliances both internal and external to the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Champion the implementation of strategic human resources initiatives in support of the provincial Organizational Requirements and the agency’s strategic plan which may include the development or revision of corporate strategies, policies, procedures and/or analysis and recommendation to director on specific issues.
• Lead and develop the Human Resources function which includes the recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, coaching, mentoring, work assignment, performance management and, as necessary, discipline and termination of employees.
• Provide or oversee the provision of human resource consultation services for management and staff in the areas of recruitment, retention, recognition, compensation, benefits, performance management, labour and employee relations, training & development, occupational health and safety, human resource information systems, human resources planning, human resources administration and organizational development.
• Ensure that the organization’s human resources practices remain in compliance with collective agreement provisions, accepted policies and relevant government legislation which include conducting a periodic human resources audit and to identify any HR policy gaps, developing HR policies and procedures as required.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for administering, measuring and reporting human resources processes and metrics.  Monitor and make appropriate adjustments to maximize program performance. 
• Develop and manage the Human Resources budget and operational plan and play a lead role in the development and implementation of the agency’s Human Resources strategy. 
• Maintain currency in HR management theory and application, employment legislation, CUPE and OPSEU contract language, and all relevant KFL&A Public Health policies to provide professional advice, and contract, legislation and policy interpretation and guidance to management and staff within KFL&A Public Health.
• Develop, foster, and maintain partnerships with learning institutions, human resources and organizational consultants and local and provincial healthcare partners.
• Participate as a member of KFL&A Public Health management team which includes developing and maintaining a strong rapport with program managers and directors; attending  management meetings and board meetings; adhering  to agency bylaws, policies and procedure, collective agreements, employment contracts and occupational health and safety requirements; participating  in Emergency Planning and assumes roles as assigned within the agency’s Incident Management System; and representing and acting as an ambassador for KFL&A Public Health, when in contact with the public and other agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor degree required; Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• CHRL designation
• Five (5) years progressive professional human resources experience in a unionized environment, including experience in a variety of HR functions (e.g., recruitment, compensation, labour relations, health & safety, training and organizational development).
• Experience in an organizational leadership role.
• Experience in a management role preferred.
• Healthcare experience an asset.
• Sound knowledge of labour relations, occupational health and safety, job evaluation, compensation, benefits, organizational design, recruitment, retention, training and development, organizational development, performance management, and human resource information management best practices.
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of all relevant employment, labour and occupational health and safety legislation.
• Demonstrated software proficiency.
• French language an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.