Human Resources Consultant

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Human Resources- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- Ongoing until filled- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $95,521.00 - $137,090.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.- Classification- ME9- Employee Group: - Management Excluded - Continuing- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Human Resources/Recruiting- About this OpportunityWe are seeking a Human Resources Consultant to join our Human Resources team at the University of Victoria. Our team is committed to working with our colleagues to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive community in support of the university’s vision. **_An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code._** **The salary range for this position is**: - **Recruitment range: $95,521 - $119,276** maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience, and internal equity. - **Performance range: starting salary to max of $137,090** is available through annual performance increases. - Your education and experience that aligns with this role - A brief description of your most meaningful workplace accomplishment and how you knew this accomplishment was a success **What we offer**: - Professional Development: Stay current in your field with opportunities for professional development such as attending conferences, workshops, or courses and more. - Flexibility: Find work-life balance with flexible work arrangements such as remote work options or flexible schedules. - Generous Vacation Leave: Starting with 22 vacation days + and additional 5 days of special leave, and time off during campus winter closure. - Career Advancement: At UVic, we combine outstanding scholarship with inspired teaching and community engagement. We’re committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who help us build a better future. Join a team of 35+ HR professionals within a diverse university campus offering a variety career advancement opportunities. - Job Environment: UVic’s HR department offers the opportunity to work with multiple unions in a highly collaborative and learning-mindset work environment. The position will also provide specialist advise and work with the HR Consulting team to develop and enhance the university's relationship with its employees and leaders - And more **_*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*_** - Job Summary**Mandate/core purpose of role**: Reporting to the Director, the Human Resources Consultant will work closely with leaders, union representatives, and employees to ensure compliance with collective agreements, labour laws, and university policies and procedures. The position is a business partner and broad HR technical expert to support leaders as they implement organizational strategies and goals. The position works independently and is responsible for the development and cultivation of productive relationships to support the university’s people strategy and build an inclusive campus community. **Objective**: - Works closely with university leaders to align HR strategies with the organization's overall goals and objectives. - Builds strategic partnerships with leaders and unions to understand their needs and concerns. - Ensures the university is compliant with collective agreements, university policies and procedures, regulations, and legal requirements and is not exposed to undue risks. - Provides broad HR technical expertise in dispute resolution, negotiations, organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, change management, performance management and organizational behavior. - Provides guidance, coaching and support to leaders with HR issues, including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and compliance. **Key Responsibilities**: - Acts as a liaison between the university and unions to ensure effective communication and adherence to collective agreements. - Provides guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and collective agreement interpretation. - Collaborates with union leaders and management to resolve labour relations issues and grievances. - Prepares step one grievance responses, conducts labour law research and supports the arbitration process. - Partners with the HR team to design and implement HR programs and initiatives that align with business objectives and collective agreements. - Supports collective bargaining, implements negotiated collective agreements and provides advice and guidance regarding contract interpretation. - Supports leaders with investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and workplace disputes. - Collaborates with leaders and HR colleagues to develop and