Human Resources Specialist

5 months ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**Classification & Regular Hours**:
Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

Please note, there are 2 vacancies available.

**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

**About Us**:
The Division of Housing and Ancillary Services (HAS) is committed to providing a first-class experience in the areas of housing, hospitality services, and retail services for undergraduate/graduate students and their families, staff and faculties at the Western communities, while supporting the academic mission of the University and ensuring profitability and cost effectiveness of the operation.

**Responsibilities**:
The Human Resources (HR) Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of a broad range of human resources processes and strategies to ensure highly efficient, client-focused and responsive services are delivered within Housing & Ancillary Services. The Specialist will act as a resource and provide guidance and support on human resources related issues in compliance with Western policies, procedures, collective agreements and government legislation.

**Qualifications**:

- Education:
- Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Labour Relations or Business
- Human Resource professional designation (completed or working towards) preferred
- Professional courses in conflict resolution preferred
- Experience:
- 3 years of experience working in human resources administration, preferably in a unionized environment
- Strong people management experience with direct accountability for recruitment, human resource planning, on-going training and development and performance management
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of Human Resources statute, principles and practices and of the Employment Standards Act, and other relevant legislation
- Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including conflict resolution and people management skills
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Knowledge of technical and legislative issues related to employment and labour relations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with staff, peers, union leaders and external stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to coach team members
- Ability to remain calm, work well under pressure and use good judgment in assessing difficult situations
- Creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgement, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
- Proven ability to take initiative and champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
- Ability to handle diverse and emotional situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to support continuous process improvement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the team to achieve departmental goals

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.



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