Human Resources Strategic Partner

at  Mohawk College

Human Resources Strategic Partner
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week
Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)
Rate of Pay: Payband 11 ($96,466 - $120,582 per year)
Posting Date: October 16th, 2024
Closing Date: November 5th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Employee Relations & Talent Acquisition, the Human Resources Strategic Partner provides a full range of proactive and comprehensive HR consultancy, advisory and coaching services to managers of the College.
The incumbent will work collaboratively as a strategic partner assisting internal clients and all levels of management in the development, implementation and administration of sound HR practices including organizational and position design, staffing models, employee relations, , investigations, performance management, workforce planning, HR policies and procedures, and recruitment and selection.

ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN, JOB DESIGN & WORKFORCE PLANNING

• Lead organizational reviews and organizational design projects in partnership with department leadership teams, making recommendations related to changes and evolutions in organizational structures and work processes, to enhance strategic, operational and service goals.
• Support the implementation of recommendations flowing from organizational review and organizational design projects, ensuring all collective agreements, College policies and legislative requirements are followed.
• Advise the leadership team in the development and updating of job descriptions, ensuring that job descriptions appropriately summarize the content, requirements and context of the jobs.
• Support the leadership team in the regular assessment and planning of future staffing and workforce needs, considering changing volumes of work, changes to work processes, advancements in technology and other relevant changes, to support the development of appropriate staffing models and capacity.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• A three-year degree with specialized, professional qualifications, or equivalency, in such disciplines as Human Resources Management/Labour Relations, Business with Human Resources/Labour Relations or a related field.
• A Certified Human Resources Professional designation.
• A Certified Human Resources Leaders designation is preferred.
• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience as an HR professional with demonstrated experience in a variety of HR functional areas (e.g. Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, etc.).
• At least four years of experience within a unionized and operationally complex organization.
• HR and/or management experience within public sector or education fields is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of employee relations combined with excellent knowledge of human resource functions and pertinent legislation.
• High level of skill in interpreting relevant materials with excellent research, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate and explain complex situations to influence decisions and actions.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy in typical work-related applications, as well as literacy in the utilization of HR information systems.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.