Human Resources Manager

The University of Saskatchewan is a world leader in water and food security, vaccine development and infectious diseases, and human, animal, and environmental health. The Shared Services portfolio provides innovative and disciplined support as an integral part of ensuring USask becomes the university the world needs. Shared Services is also committed to fostering a workplace culture that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth. USask provides employees many benefits such as flexible work arrangements; access to the university’s recreation services; ongoing professional development and mentorship and a comprehensive benefits and pension program.
In support of the continued development of the shared services and strategic business advisor model, the Manager, Human Resources Advisory Services leads the team of Human Resources (HR) Strategic Business Advisors (SBAs) at Usask, focused on the University Plan 2025 in being the university the world needs (nīkānītān manācihitowinihk; The Manager, HR Advisory Services leads the HR SBA team in the Associate Vice President, People and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) portfolio, which includes human resources and safety resources.
Reporting to the Director, Shared Services and under the direction of the Associate Vice-President, People CHRO, the Manager is responsible for the delivery of client-focused, expert and strategic HR advisory services to the campus community through the SBA network. A member of the AVP People and CHRO’s leadership team, the manager will work collaboratively with and take collective direction from the HR director team in the HR centre of expertise.
In support of the continued development of the shared services and strategic business advisor model, the Manager, Human Resources Advisory Services leads the team of Human Resources (HR) Strategic Business Advisors (SBAs) at Usask, focused on the University Plan 2025 in being the university the world needs (nīkānītān manācihitowinihk; The Manager, HR Advisory Services leads the HR SBA team in the Associate Vice President, People and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) portfolio, which includes human resources and safety resources.
Reporting to the Director, Shared Services and under the direction of the Associate Vice-President, People CHRO, the Manager is responsible for the delivery of client-focused, expert and strategic HR advisory services to the campus community through the SBA network. A member of the AVP People and CHRO’s leadership team, the manager will work collaboratively with and take collective direction from the HR director team in the HR centre of expertise.
From academics to administration, research to operations, we work with all groups as well as provide leadership and mentorship to the HR SBA team in identifying, planning and implementing HR best practices to advance the mission of the university. We support a team to and regularly address complexities in the delivery of services and are required to manage emerging and unpredictable events in a sensitive and timely manner. We regularly work with leaders when implementing difficult and challenging decisions, often during periods of change requiring well developed organizational and project management skills. The University of Saskatchewan values diversity and Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority.Our success depends on our ability to demonstrate a combination of strong university acumen, HR functional knowledge and a strategic mindset to oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies for colleges and units.
Interpret and translate the objectives and strategic priorities of the AVP People and CHRO to strategic business advisors, using these to guide unit priorities and work plans;
Provides regular HR technical guidance and support to HR SBA team members;
Participates as a member of the AVP People and CHRO leadership team, completing project based work as assigned by the AVP;
Ensures HR SBA service delivery is consistent and integrated across the portfolio and across campus;
Works collaboratively with centre of expertise HR and ConnectionPoint colleagues, develops and recommends changes to policy and procedures to streamline resource utilization and improve quality (and time) of the delivery;
Interprets and translates the objectives and strategic priorities of the university to HR SBAs, using these to guide unit priorities and work plans;
Ensure that appropriate HR practices are in place for all units supported by the HR SBAs, consistent with direction provided by HR centre of expertise directors.
Talent Acquisition (Recruitment)
Talent Management
Learning and Development
Compensation, Benefits, Wellness and Pension
Performance Management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Stakeholder Service Delivery
Establishes and manages collaborative relationships with internal university stakeholders including HR centre of expertise, Faculty Relations Office, ConnectionPoint, and others;
Fosters collaborative working relationships with college and unit senior leaders in the interest of delivery of client-centered service;
Acts as the senior technical advisor to constituents of the HR SBA model, offering support at the most senior level to leadership on strategic HR issues, in partnership with the college/unit SBA and relevant centre of expertise resources;
Identifies key talent, creating an environment where talent can develop and deliver high value add services to clients;
Partners with the HR centre of expertise to maximize the integration and customer focused capability within finance functional areas through continual process improvement and the development and deployment of agile project-based teams.
Uses critical management analysis skills to identify issues and collaborative opportunities to enable the unit and the university to meet its goals;
Conducts performance analysis on existing strategies, procedures, and policies, identifying areas for improvement and developing actionable and sustainable solutions where needed, leading cross functional projects from idea conception to implementation
Evaluates the performance of team members, enabling and supporting high performance through the application of Career Engagement;
Leads and creates a strategy for HR SBA talent management including talent acquisition, onboarding, orientation, performance management, and succession planning;
A relevant university degree, along with ten or more years of experience working in a strategic HR leadership role, with a strong history as a HR business partner and/or familiarity in working in a shared service delivery model.
Or an asset?)
The manager will lead a team to strategically influence outcomes and provide guidance to business decisions, and excellent conflict resolution skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills including writing, verbal, and presentation are required.
Demonstrated experience and ability to influence senior executives without formal authority is required.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity – dealing with issues that do not always have a process or system in place is required.
Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders in an organizational setting is an asset.
Permanent
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.Manager, HR Advisory Services
The University of Saskatchewan is a world leader in water and food security, vaccine development and infectious diseases, and human, animal, and environmental health. The Shared Services portfolio provides innovative and disciplined support as an integral part of ensuring USask becomes the university the world needs. Shared Services is also committed to fostering a workplace culture that promotes diversity, collaboration, and professional growth. USask provides employees many benefits such as flexible work arrangements; access to the university’s recreation services; ongoing professional development and mentorship and a comprehensive benefits and pension program.
In support of the continued development of the shared services and strategic business advisor model, the Manager, Human Resources Advisory Services leads the team of Human Resources (HR) Strategic Business Advisors (SBAs) at Usask, focused on the University Plan 2025 in being the university the world needs (nīkānītān manācihitowinihk; The Manager, HR Advisory Services leads the HR SBA team in the Associate Vice President, People and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) portfolio, which includes human resources and safety resources.
Reporting to the Director, Shared Services and under the direction of the Associate Vice-President, People CHRO, the Manager is responsible for the delivery of client-focused, expert and strategic HR advisory services to the campus community through the SBA network. A member of the AVP People and CHRO’s leadership team, the manager will work collaboratively with and take collective direction from the HR director team in the HR centre of expertise.
From academics to administration, research to operations, we work with all groups as well as provide leadership and mentorship to the HR SBA team in identifying, planning and implementing HR best practices to advance the mission of the university. We support a team to and regularly address complexities in the delivery of services and are required to manage emerging and unpredictable events in a sensitive and timely manner. We regularly work with leaders when implementing difficult and challenging decisions, often during periods of change requiring well developed organizational and project management skills. The University of Saskatchewan values diversity and Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority.Our success depends on our ability to demonstrate a combination of strong university acumen, HR functional knowledge and a strategic mindset to oversee the development and implementation of HR strategies for colleges and units.
Interpret and translate the objectives and strategic priorities of the AVP People and CHRO to strategic business advisors, using these to guide unit priorities and work plans;
Provides regular HR technical guidance and support to HR SBA team members;
Participates as a member of the AVP People and CHRO leadership team, completing project based work as assigned by the AVP;
Ensures HR SBA service delivery is consistent and integrated across the portfolio and across campus;
Works collaboratively with centre of expertise HR and ConnectionPoint colleagues, develops and recommends changes to policy and procedures to streamline resource utilization and improve quality (and time) of the delivery;
Interprets and translates the objectives and strategic priorities of the university to HR SBAs, using these to guide unit priorities and work plans;
Ensure that appropriate HR practices are in place for all units supported by the HR SBAs, consistent with direction provided by HR centre of expertise directors.
Talent Acquisition (Recruitment)
Talent Management
Learning and Development
Compensation, Benefits, Wellness and Pension
Performance Management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Stakeholder Service Delivery
Establishes and manages collaborative relationships with internal university stakeholders including HR centre of expertise, Faculty Relations Office, ConnectionPoint, and others;
Fosters collaborative working relationships with college and unit senior leaders in the interest of delivery of client-centered service;
Acts as the senior technical advisor to constituents of the HR SBA model, offering support at the most senior level to leadership on strategic HR issues, in partnership with the college/unit SBA and relevant centre of expertise resources;
Identifies key talent, creating an environment where talent can develop and deliver high value add services to clients;
Partners with the HR centre of expertise to maximize the integration and customer focused capability within finance functional areas through continual process improvement and the development and deployment of agile project-based teams.
Uses critical management analysis skills to identify issues and collaborative opportunities to enable the unit and the university to meet its goals;
Conducts performance analysis on existing strategies, procedures, and policies, identifying areas for improvement and developing actionable and sustainable solutions where needed, leading cross functional projects from idea conception to implementation
Evaluates the performance of team members, enabling and supporting high performance through the application of Career Engagement;
Leads and creates a strategy for HR SBA talent management including talent acquisition, onboarding, orientation, performance management, and succession planning;
A relevant university degree, along with ten or more years of experience working in a strategic HR leadership role, with a strong history as a HR business partner and/or familiarity in working in a shared service delivery model.
Or an asset?)
The manager will lead a team to strategically influence outcomes and provide guidance to business decisions, and excellent conflict resolution skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills including writing, verbal, and presentation are required.
Demonstrated experience and ability to influence senior executives without formal authority is required.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity – dealing with issues that do not always have a process or system in place is required.
Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders in an organizational setting is an asset.
Permanent
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.