Manager, human resources #2024-0347
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Temporary full-time from August 2024 to July 2026
Hiring #: 2024-0347
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The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is a world leader in advancing veterinary science, learning and research with a mission to improve the lives and health of animals, people and our planet. The Manager, Human Resources will support and lead HR activities in OVC’s four academic units and a range of research centers and institutes along with the OVC Health Sciences Centre (HSC) where specialized professionals and technical staff provide leading edge care in a veterinary teaching hospital environment. The Manager will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure organizational effectiveness and ongoing improvement to operational systems and processes while ensuring OVC’s HR priorities address the college’s mission, vision and program goals and promote a healthy organizational culture.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Administration and Operations, and working in partnership with the University of Guelph’s Human Resources division and as a member of a dynamic administrative management team in OVC’s Integrated College Services (ICS) model, the Manager will play a critical role in the development and implementation of organizational HR strategies, improving process efficiencies, and ensuring they are applied consistently across the college. These strategies include the improvement of systems and processes to better support HR activities including those related to: business process efficiency and organizational planning; recruitment, selection and retention; information flow and management; performance management; payroll and time reporting. As a member of the ICS administrative management team, this position is a key champion for continuous improvement, particularly through leveraging technology to reduce inefficiency, improve data quality, and improve service delivery.
As an immediate priority, the Manager will play a critical role in the development and integration of OVC’s HR systems and processes as the University transitions to a new Human Resources Management System (HRMS: Gryphons at Work). The new HRMS is an important initiative that will advance modernization U of G’s systems and processes, as well as allowing OVC to leverage employee data in a more strategic manner. The Manager will be the business owner of OVC’s current time and attendance platform and will participate in strategic planning and leadership to facilitate the transition period to the new HRMS (SAP) system, including being the key driver for OVC for future-dated integrations and updates (e.g., time entry and attendance capabilities).
Key priorities of this position include:
- Providing ongoing HR support and guidance within the college and the HSC
- Leading improved HR management reporting, information flow, business process and organizational planning
- Participating in strategic planning to transition, integrate and leverage the new HRMS
- Facilitating change while consistently advocating for a positive workplace
- Partnering with stakeholders to assess progress, address challenges and identify opportunities
- Supervising 2 full-time positions that support HR and payroll operations for OVC (approximately 850 employees and 1,300 appointments)
Requirements of the position include:
- An undergraduate degree in HR management or business administration combined with at least four years of relevant HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of or working towards a CHRP or CHRL designation will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of HR systems and subsystems
- Familiarity with the application and interpretation of collective agreements and employment policies and procedures
- Ability to understand and interpret complex HR policy-related documents and forms
- Ability to analyze and utilize information and data to inform decision making
- Critical thinker, innovative and resourceful problem solver
- Ability to foster constructive working relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Commitment to cultivating a positive workplace culture
- Knowledge and understanding of EDI concepts and initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including the ability to lead presentations
- Supervisory skills and experience
- Effective team member and team leader/mentor
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in ad hoc situations
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
- Understanding and respect for confidentiality and the ability to uphold this
- Advanced skills using the suite of Microsoft Office software (SharePoint, Excel, Word)
- Familiarity with an academic or hospital environment and culture is an asset
Why choose the University of Guelph
- Comprehensive Extended Health Care Benefits: Immediate enrollment in extended health to cover yourself and your family.
- Time off: Strong vacation allocation, floater days, and paid time off during the December closure to ensure you are at your best.
- Wellness: In addition to extensive wellness programming, the University offers a yearly flexible spending credit that can be allocated to any of the following: Health Spending, Wellness or Professional Development.
- Learning & Development: Learning and development curriculum and other professional growth opportunities.
- On-campus Activities: Discounts on food and apparel, fitness programming, access to networking events and team building opportunities.
- Improve Life: Work that directly impacts a brighter future by turning knowledge into action.
Classification P04
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 2024 06 26
Closing Date: 2024 07 10
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