Laa-24-20 - Manager, Human Resources

2 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Legal Aid Alberta Full time

Short Description

Who We Are
As a publicly funded, non-profit organization, Legal Aid Alberta provides affordable legal services in family law, domestic violence, child welfare, immigration, and youth and adult criminal defense. We are Alberta-wide, with 300 staff and 1,200 private practice lawyers helping people overcome their legal challenges in more than 75 communities across the province.

Who You Are
Working at Legal Aid Alberta means you care about people and empathize with their situation. You have excellent communication skills especially in tough situations. You are computer-savvy and more organized than anyone you know. Fast-paced work environments give you a rush and you’re always up for a challenge. You love learning new things, solving problems, and can adapt to change quickly. You care deeply about the success of our team and our organization.

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Director, People and Culture some of the key responsibilities include:

- Managing day-to-day HR operational activities of the talent lifecycle, actively participate in and oversee key HR functions including recruitment, selection and onboarding, compensation and job evaluation, performance management including Objectives and Key Results and annual review cycle, employee relations, labour relations, and occupational health & safety
- Aligning HR initiatives and programs with strategic priorities and measuring the impact and value to achieving goals and key business results.
- Providing functional advice on key areas of responsibility and support to the Director, People and Culture and the Executive Committee.
- Managing effective execution of day-to-day activities of the Human Resources Services team ensuring the team demonstrates a highly responsive, thoughtful, and proactive approach to service delivery.
- Leading the department’s response to relevant organizational initiatives and projects that require HR operational support.
- Enhancing existing HR data analytics and establishing a regular cadence of reporting to management using a variety of reports/dashboards and metrics.
- Leading annual performance planning/management cycle.
- Utilize process improvement methodology to lead team in review of existing HR programs, processes, and procedures. Identifying gaps and implementing changes that support automation, simplification and streamlining of existing methods to promote executional excellence of the HR team.
- Leading the team in the audit, review, development, and implementation of new or updated Human Resources policies that align with industry best practice.
- Leading HR team in fostering open positive communication and resolution of any disputes or grievances that may arise.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**:

- A Degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development or a related discipline.
- 8 + years of experience in progressively more senior human resources roles.
- Minimum 2 years of labour relations experience.
- Demonstrated HR leadership experience.
- CPHR designation or working towards, will be considered a strong asset.

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of progressive HR management practices, principles, legislation, employment laws, standards and regulations.
- Solid knowledge in database management, documentation, and workflows. Strong Proficiency in HRIS systems such as Peoplesoft, Ceridian or Workday.
- Management skills to lead, plan, organization, coordinate and complete complex, concurrent projects independently or in team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated abilities in facilitation, coaching and presentation skills.
- Strong abilities to influence individual, team and organizational change across internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of planning and executional skills.
- Knowledgeable in Labour relations, including bargaining process and practices and Occupational Health and Safety Standards, approaches and launching of programs and initiatives.
- Understanding of strategic HR partnership in driving business results and educating leaders on how to effectively partner with HR.
- Working knowledge of systems thinking, strategic planning and project management.
- Understanding of budget methods and workforce planning methodology.
- Solid data analysis skills to interpret HR metrics and trends.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

What We Offer
Perks of working with us
- Competitive wage
- RRSP employer contribution
- Health and dental benefits
- Health and wellness accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Hybrid work environment
- Team environment

**Requirements**:
This position requires 10% regional travel within Alberta

How to Apply



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