Associate Vice President, Human Resources
- Employer
- Redeemer University
- Location
- Ancaster, Ontario
- Salary
- Dependent on experience and qualifications
- Closing date
- Apr 13, 2023
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- Sector
- Educational Institutions and Services - Post-Secondary
- Function
- Administration
- Job Level
- AVP, Director
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Designations Required/Preferred
- CHRP, CHRL
For 40 years, Redeemer University has stood out across Canada for its commitment to a Christian undergraduate liberal arts and sciences education that develops the whole person. Rooted in a Reformed Biblical worldview, and including a diverse community representing over 50 Christian denominations, Redeemer seeks to answer the fundamental questions about where we fit into God’s story while it prepares students to engage in society’s biggest challenges. A rigorous academic program with an interdisciplinary core is supported by a vibrant community characterized by caring discipleship. The result is an enriching and transformational educational experience integrating faith, learning and service.
Redeemer offers 34 majors and streams that lead to either a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Kinesiology or Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Redeemer currently serves nearly 1,100 students and its faculty are engaged in teaching, service to the community, and research, some of which is supported in part by the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), and other funding agencies and donors.
A privately funded and publicly chartered institution, Redeemer offers excellent Christ-centred undergraduate teaching, strong investments in research, rich student-faculty interaction, and unique opportunities for experiential and holistic learning. As a member of Universities Canada, Redeemer produces graduates who are accepted into graduate programs across the continent and beyond. In recent national surveys, Redeemer students have ranked the school as one of the top universities in Canada for overall student satisfaction, especially for providing a nurturing and challenging academic environment along with its warm on-campus community.
Located on a beautiful 86-acre campus in Hamilton, Ontario, Redeemer operates under a charter from the Government of Ontario and is a member of Universities Canada (UC), the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC).
The Position:
Reporting to the Vice-President, Administration & Finance, the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (“AVP, HR”) is a member of Redeemer’s President’s Council and leads the HR function, helping to shape the institution by developing HR strategies and programs that will develop and enhance organizational culture and employee engagement. The AVP, HR leads key people and culture initiatives in Redeemer’s Strategic Plan, oversees payroll and benefits, and manages the day-to-day operational HR needs of the university. This includes talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, professional/skills development, leadership coaching, employee engagement, governance and development of HR policies and procedures, organizational structure and job design, job evaluation, governance and interpretation of employment legislation and employment standards, Employee Wellness and Mental Health, Health and Safety, HR metrics and analysis, and retention, terminations and offboarding. The AVP, HR also provides support to faculty recruitment, orientation, and retention.
Brief Description of day-to-day responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding -
- Manage recruitment strategies to enable the University to attract qualified employees that align with the mission and Christian identity of the University
Governance and Policies and Procedures -
- Review and update a variety of HR policies and procedures
Performance Appraisal Process and Performance Management -
- Maintain an effective performance appraisal process that aligns with the University’s people strategy and creates a positive and productive means of evaluating performance, developing talent, and rewards and recognizes employees for their contributions
Job Evaluation/Job Design/Org Design -
- Provide advice and guidance to department/division heads on the effectiveness of organizational/department structures.
Networking & Relationship Management -
- Engage in on-going contact and discussion with colleagues and peers from other organizations, professional associations, and post-secondary institutions regarding the sharing of information and best practices
Payroll & Benefits -
- Ensure that all employee compensation systems and programs support the University’s mission, goals and strategic objectives
- Oversee compliance with all statutory regulations and requirements
Leadership -
- Provide strategic leadership and consulting support to University leaders around policy development, regulatory compliance and resource allocation to ensure strategic goals and operational requirements of the University are met
Other -
- Prepare regular reports for employees and the Board of Governors
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
- Minimum of seven years of progressive HR work experience in a small to medium size workplace. This job requires a person who has successfully led HR in a multi-stakeholder environment, and has the ability to foster a successful and progressive people culture
Other Requirements:
- Understanding of Redeemer University (mission, values, and Reformed Christian identity)
Education/Training:
- A Bachelor's degree plus a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or equivalent is a minimum requirement
Position Reports to: Vice-President, Administration & Finance
Submit Applications to: HR@redeemer.ca (please quote Position Title in Subject line)
Expiry Date: March 3, 2023 Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.
Please note: Applicants are requested to email their application materials (cover letter, resume, and statement of faith) in one combined pdf document. The statement of faith should articulate your faith perspective and its relation to the mission of Redeemer University. A range of qualifications will be evaluated including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with Redeemer’s identity as a university in the Protestant and Reformed Christian tradition. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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