Manager, HR Advisory Services

3 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**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.

**PRIMARY PURPOSE**

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; ni manachīhitoonaan)_.

**NATURE OF WORK**

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.

Relationships are at the heart of what we do and it is critical that the Manager is comfortable and effective in working across multiple, diverse and, at times, challenging stakeholder groups. 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. The Manager will provide leadership and advocacy for a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment, and will lead the HR SBA team in Indigenization and anti-racism initiatives.
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.

Specifically, key accountabilities of this role include:
**Accountabilities**:
**Decision Making and Strategic Orientation**
- 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;
- Defines goals and targets for the HR SBA team ensuring alignment to the university and AVP People and CHRO goals;
- 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.
- Main areas of focus include:

- Talent Acquisition (Recruitment)
- Talent Management
- Employee and Labour Relations
- Learning and Development
- Safety
- Compensation, Benefits, Wellness and Pension
- Performance Management
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Metrics and Analytics

**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;
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