· Support the Centre’s management team with employee performance management, interpretation and application of employment agreements, employment legislation, and conflict resolution;
· Support managers through the hiring process;
· Work with managers to develop and facilitate employee onboarding, training, and professional development;
· Maintain employee database (HRIS);
· Support management team in the development and execution of the Centre’s strategy and HR policies regarding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism;
· Establish and maintain productive, professional working relationships with union representatives;
· Provide interpretations, and advise management of collective agreement language;
· Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of the Centre in cooperation with the CFO and other Senior Directors;
· Review and respond to grievances according to collective agreements;
· Administration of Employee benefits;
· Provide backup to Payroll Officer;
· Maintain existing and draft new employment policies and procedures;
· Manage employee recognition and awards programs.