HR Consultant

at  Royal Roads University

As an integral member of a strategically focused people and culture team, the incumbent will be responsible for providing human resources advice and services of a generalist nature to the 450+ employees of Royal Roads University. The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, and union representatives is critical to the success in this position. In this client-focused human resource generalist role, HR consultant will provide both operational and strategic support on a complete range of human resource services
Reporting to and working collaboratively with the associate director, labour relations, the incumbent will be a business partner with hiring managers in support of their recruitment and selection needs and will respond to a wide variety of labour and employee relations matters. The incumbent will also provide coaching, guidance, conflict resolution, and advice to both individual employees and members of the management team in the spirit of fostering a positive and healthy work environment.
Further areas of responsibility will include working on and improving HR systems and processes, project work, and providing research, analysis, investigation, consultation support, and improvements in the areas of recruitment and selection, employee case management, disability management, performance management, occupational health and safety, organizational wellness and employee engagement.

Job Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a related area (prefer human resource management) and a minimum of five years of directly related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Working towards a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation and/or other relevant credentials
• HR Generalist knowledge and expertise in the areas of recruitment and selection, employee and labour relations, and compensation including: a thorough understanding of current best practices, applicable legislation, collective agreement management and dispute resolution
• Experience facilitating creative win-win solutions involving complex and sensitive employee relations issues and situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Technically proficient in the use Microsoft Office programs specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Sound HRIS experience
• A strong service ethic
• A personal working style that fits in a positive, team-focused, exciting and growing workplace
• Training/presentation skills an asset
• Working knowledge and experience of OH&S an asset

Additional Information
This is a regular, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. This position has been evaluated at MPT-C with a salary range of $76,430 (minimum) to $89,820 (midpoint) to $103,209 (maximum) per annum. Employment offers will normally be made between the minimum and midpoint of the range and are determined by knowledge, experience and internal equity. The University is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package. Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at human.resources@royalroads.ca attention: Abbi Rogers or 250-391-2600 extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING

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