Human Resources Manager

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - Excluded M&P

Job Profile

XMP - Human Resources, Level C

Job Title

Human Resources Manager

Department

Human Resources Advising | VP Students

Compensation Range

$7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

August 4, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jan 19, 2027

This is a leave replacement for approximately 16 months.

Job Description Summary

Provides advice and counsel and makes recommendations on all human resources management issues to ensure best practices are established within the Vice President, Students (VPS) portfolio. Develops relationships and partners with clients by providing human resources expertise in the execution of strategic business plans. Participates in the review of organizational structures, performance and change management issues and conflict resolution matters. Provides guidance and direction in handling employee relations issues including contract interpretation and grievance handling to Step 2, progressive discipline, investigations, terminations, return to work and accommodation initiatives.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Director of Human Resources, Office of the VP Students. Provides consultation and advice to managers and senior leaders within the VPS portfolio. Works with Employee Relations Managers, Organizational Training & Development Practitioners, Return to Work Coordinators, Compensation Consultants, Pension Administrators and Benefit Administrators. Provides direction to Human Resources Coordinators.

Work Performed

Consults with and coaches clients on all human resource management issues pertaining to staff employees in an effort to ensure human resource best practices are established within all units. Ensures business partnerships are developed and maintained by regularly visiting units on-site, and meeting with functional unit leaders.

Resolves various case issues, grievances and disputes by researching, documenting processes, participating in investigations, recommending solutions and negotiating settlements as applicable. Provide thorough overview of cases with recommendations directly to Employee Relations Manager. Consults with Employee Relations Managers prior to advising on appropriate disciplinary action.

Develops and maintains partnerships with client departments and provides advice into their strategic business plans by participating in the review of organizational structures, performance and change management issues and conflict resolution opportunities.

Provides interpretation and advice regarding collective agreements, contracts, government legislation and University policies, procedures, practices and guidelines.

Collaborates with Return to Work Coordinators in Workplace Health Services to develop action plans for returning employees to the workplace. Oversees accommodation process identified in collaboration with others from Human Resources.

Identifies unit development needs, collaborates with VPS and advisory services team members to determine training requirements. Participates in program development and delivers training sessions in support of University initiatives.

Using a coach approach, advises units on career development, recruitment practices, succession planning, compensation and performance management, and other human resource practices.

Attends and participates in various VPS and HR meetings.

Answers a wide range of general employment related enquiries from internal and external community.

Participates in a wide range of various projects and committees.

Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Implications of decisions or advice may result in legal and/or financial liability, restrictions on operations, damage to credibility, and poor relations with unions and employees.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Director of Human Resources, Office of the VP Students.

Supervision Given

Provides direction to departmental Human Resources Coordinators and provides guidance in matters of professional practices.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of five to seven years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Human resources experience including generalist experience. Experience in administration of collective agreements and labour relations in a complex unionized environment. Knowledge of current Human Resource Management practices. Knowledge of p