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

DAE Talent Management and OD

Compensation Range

$7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

October 6, 2024

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

Job End Date

Feb 28, 2026
- This is a 14-month term role, with a possibility for extension._

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager is a trusted strategic partner who takes a proactive approach to align talent strategies with business and organizational objectives. The HR Manager is responsible for providing senior level advice, counsel and service on human resources management issues to certain divisions and units within Development and Alumni Engagement and External Relations. This includes providing counsel and recommendations on human resources management issues in the areas of: talent management and planning; employee relations (contract interpretation and grievance handling to step 2); recruitment and retention strategies; performance management and staff development; employee engagement. This position is also responsible for providing general Human Resource related services, including support to managers on recruitment, selection and strategy.

This position will provide support on HR initiatives that benefit both the External Relations and Development & Alumni Engagement (DAE) portfolios, with the intention of capitalizing on benefits of a shared services model.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Director, Human Resources (DAE). The HR Manager works directly with senior management and staff in departments of Development and Alumni Engagement and External Relations. Plays a key role of DAE HR team and as a member of Human Resources Advisory Services, works closely with Employee Relations Managers, Workplace Learning and Engagement, Compensation Associates/Consultants, Return to Work Coordinators, Pension Administrators and Benefit Administrators at all UBC campuses.

Work Performed

Strategic Human Resource Advice and Program Delivery- Manages the overall human resources support for certain divisions and units in the departments of Development and Alumni Engagement ad External Relations, providing strategic human resources advice to staff and senior/executive and managers;-
- Provides guidance, advice and support to the managers within portfolios on all human resources related matters including: retention and recruitment; performance management; employee engagement; training & development; compensation/classification matters; employee development; harassment issues; creating a respectful workplace; university policies and procedures; and applicable government legislation;-
- Develops, manages and implements human resource programs and initiatives to ensure each unique unit meets their strategic and fiscal objectives (this includes leveraging HR programs and projects in place at DAE);-
- Balances department/unit objectives within context of university wide human resource strategies. Information provided by this position is used in making managerial and policy decisions at a strategic and senior level. Accuracy and consistency is critical as information supports decisions with long-term impact;-
- Builds relationships and partnerships with internal clients by ensuring regular discussions with operating units and leaders to discuss current issues, strategic initiatives and provide advice on new and revised human resource practices;-
- Answers a wide range of general employment related enquires from internal and external community, and-
- Meets regularly with colleagues in Human Resources Advisory Services to ensure consistent HR professional practices are explored by researching and identifying options, sound solutions and action plans, and to engage in team related professional development.Employee Relations- Provides guidance and direction in handling employee relations' issues including: contract interpretation; grievance handling to Step 2; progressive discipline; investigations; terminations; and return to work and accommodation initiatives;-
- Ensures compliance with