Human Resources Consultant

4 months ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Full time

As a member of the Human Resources Consulting team, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic guidance and support across the Institute. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the effective management of human resources in alignment with NAIT policies, procedures, and values. As part of our HR team, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from various departments within HR, including Recruitment, Ability Management, Payroll & Benefits, HR Operations, and Organizational Development Services. You will also work with various clients across NAIT to support them in achieving their objectives and key results. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive positive change, foster a culture of excellence, and empower our employees to reach their full potential and support NAIT in delivering on it's Promises to Learners, Industry, Staff and Alberta (and beyond).

**Key Responsibilities**:
Provides knowledgeable and timely assessment, recommendation and advice on employee and labour relations issues
Analyzes and communicates implications of options, including risks, opportunities, and impacts, to support leadership in decision-making.
Advises leaders and employees on the interpretation of HR policies and collective agreements
Act as a business partner to support management using the full range of HR functional expertise and knowledge to identify opportunities and challenges in the development of operational strategies related to restructuring, budget changes, and manpower planning
Reviews and assesses classification and job evaluation submissions, conducts job audits, and presents recommended classification
Supports leaders and employees in the absence and ability management process, including facilitating the duty to accommodate process
Guides leaders through the performance management process, advising on recommended actions and escalation of next steps where required
Facilitates and participates in the development of training for internal clients on topics related to employee and labour relations, performance management, and any other applicable area of responsibility
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external groups to influence results that are beneficial to NAIT stakeholders, such as AUPE and NASA (NAIT Academic Staff Association)
Develops policy recommendations based on research, industry best practices, and stakeholder feedback
Conducts thorough investigations into employee misconduct, ensuring fairness and adherence to organizational policies and legal requirements
Participates in a variety of cross-functional projects and internal committees which may have institute-wide impact

**Skills & Abilities**:
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) that are adaptable to meet the unique needs of different audiences
Ability to make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Ability to take on opportunities and tough challenges with urgency, high energy and enthusiasm
Ability to build partnership and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Ability to actively learn through experimentation, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities
Strong skills in persuading and influencing to achieve appropriate outcomes
Strong knowledge of employment legislation, policies, and procedures
Strong knowledge of labour relations principles and collective agreement interpretation

**Qualifications**:
Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field is required. A Degree in Human Resource Management or related field in preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field.
Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred.

**Remuneration**: $79,795.82 - $105,715.48 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Human Resources Consultant

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

What we offer

We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additional requirements

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