Divisional Business Manager, Human Resources

Employee Group:
**Administration/Management**
- Hours of Work (BCGEU):
- # of openings:
**1**
- Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
- Pay Level:
**10 - Administrative Salary Grid**
- Days of Work (BCGEU):
- Employment Type:
**Permanent Full Time**
- Internal Closing Date:
**Open Till Filled**
- Travel Frequency:
- External Closing Date:
**Open Till Filled**
- Competition ID:
**2000**

**Kwantlen Polytechnic University**

KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers. KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

**JOB OVERVIEW**:
This role reports to the Vice President, Human Resources (HR). Reporting directly to this position are the Executive Assistant and Confidential Assistant. This role also provides support to the Directors within the Office of the Vice President, HR.

As an integral member of the administrative leadership team for the Office of the Vice President, HR, the Divisional Business Manager is responsible for providing administrative leadership to the Division. They are accountable for the implementation and oversight of management, financial and human resources systems and controls to ensure the Division’s operations are effective, efficient and in alignment with the goals of the Office of the Vice President, HR. The Divisional Business Manager supports and leads, on behalf of the Office of the Vice President, HR, project management and financial planning for major projects in the Vice President’s Portfolio. They have a strong communications role in support of the Human Resources office.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- A bachelor's degree.
- Five to seven years of related administrative experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful experience training and managing an effective team and implementing change resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity and systems efficiency.
- Ability to provide leadership and direction; analyze situations and develop effective solutions.
- Skill in coordinating activities, evaluating data and making evidence-based forecasts, and establishing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to communicate patiently and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a diverse range of people and situations. Actively listens to the issues of others in a manner that elicits cooperation and support.
- Experience recruiting, supervising, and managing performance of staff.
- In-depth experience with and management of complex budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and diplomacy as well as demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to develop collegial relationships and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to plan and manage multiple projects efficiently and effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning and developing a fresh approach to existing activities.
- Ability to work independently, make sound judgments and effective decisions, and demonstrate initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical and collaborative behaviours consistent with the responsibilities of this position.
- Intercampus travel may be required: possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.

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