Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations

at  University of Northern British Columbia

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in business with a focus on Human Resources, along with one to three years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Having or being on the path to becoming a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is preferred.
We are looking for a team player who values collaboration and who can also work independently and take initiative in a busy and challenging environment. The candidate must be able to prioritize workload in an environment with multiple and changing deadlines, along with the flexibility to provide support and collaboration with colleagues. Strong organizational and time management abilities are necessary and the successful candidate must be detail orientated and accurate. The position requires excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. Learning and development is critical for success, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills and a focus on client service and best practices in the Human Resources profession.

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Senior HR Partner, the Advisor provides support, advice and service to a team of HR professionals and to client portfolios, in areas including labour relations, recruitment, job classification, compensation, and employee relations. In addition, the Advisor supports departmental strategies and initiatives through research and analysis, interpretation of best practices and collective agreements, and recommendations on a wide range of issues to enhance the growth and development of the University’s human resources service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing records and transactions as they relate to employee life cycle events such as new hires, transfers, leaves and departures;
• Providing support to the Senior HR Partners with respect to day-to-day issues, including labour relations matters;
• Consulting and recommending process improvements to support long-term human resources business goals;
• Interpreting and advising on collective agreements, best practices, and UNBC policies and procedures;
• Assisting with the development and implementation of new HR programs and initiatives based on research and analysis;
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with coworkers and colleagues throughout the University, the external HR community, and the business community;
• Ensuring best practices are identified and followed by utilizing proactive problem solving in performance and development, labour relations, etc.;
• Developing and supporting the implementation of strategic plans to enable client success;
• Providing credible and timely information, advice and guidance to assist in building a culture that supports the University’s strategic directions;
• Strategize effective and innovative resolution of issues and grievances, while building and maintaining strong relationships with the unions and clients;
• Identifying process inefficiencies and recommending improvements tailored to the needs of the client and University;
• Ensuring compliance and consistency when interpreting, applying, and advising on labour legislation, employment law, University policies and collective agreements;
• Advising clients to ensure the institutional people strategies are embedded in systems, processes and practices; and
• Supporting clients in dealing with difficult conversations, performance evaluations, progressive discipline, labour relations, and other HR functions.