Manager, People and Culture - Full-time (People and Culture)

at  Headwaters Health Care Centre

HEADWATERS HEALTH CARE CENTRE. ONE COMMUNITY, CARING TOGETHER.

We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.
We are looking for a Manager, People and Culture, to work with our People and Culture department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, this position acts as a resource in the leadership of all aspects of people and culture within the organization. The Manager, People and Culture is responsible for the ongoing leadership, planning, implementing and evaluation of programs in all areas of people and culture (talent, operations, total rewards, recognition, employee & labour relations).
The Manager, People and Culture models and inspires the Headwaters Health Care Centre’s corporate values, encourages the P&C team to set department goals that align with these values and strategic directions and works collaboratively with all hospital teams, fostering a quality-focused and responsive customer service environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in business administration, labour relations or related discipline from a recognized university preferred CHRP/CHRL designation an asset.
• Five (5) years progressive human resources experience, including at least three (3) years in a human resources management role.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of labour relations and union contract administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with human resources practices, theories, trends and legislation.
• Knowledge of general management and business administration practices in order to direct operations, manage staff and administer budgets.
• Conflict resolution skills to resolve complaints, disputes and disagreements while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Planning skills, systems thinking and project management skills.
• Developed decision-making, research, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills to develop solutions and identify appropriate responses to issues or problems in the face of conflicting needs.
• Negotiation skills used in the course of labour and employee relations activities. Analytical, mathematical and statistical skills to interpret data identify trends and develop recommendation.
• Team leadership skills to empower staff, elicit input and cooperation, and motivate staff both within the department and across the organization.
• Political awareness in order to identify and respond to issues and to anticipate the likely reaction to statements, proposals, recommendations and situations.
• Strong presentation, verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building abilities.
• Demonstrated written communication skills to draft clear and concise correspondence, collective agreement language and formal reports.
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Is a ‘competent person’ as defined by the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and responsible for duties as outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act in section 27(1).
  Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  Hiring Salary Range: Compensation is commensurate with experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, this position acts as a resource in the leadership of all aspects of people and culture within the organization. The Manager, People and Culture is responsible for the ongoing leadership, planning, implementing and evaluation of programs in all areas of people and culture (talent, operations, total rewards, recognition, employee & labour relations).
The Manager, People and Culture models and inspires the Headwaters Health Care Centre’s corporate values, encourages the P&C team to set department goals that align with these values and strategic directions and works collaboratively with all hospital teams, fostering a quality-focused and responsive customer service environment.

OTHER DUTIES

• Supports the leadership team in planning efforts related to staffing levels and requirements.
• Manages the development and implementation of people and culture initiatives and special projects.
• Manages, supervises and coordinates P&C service delivery, including oversight of academic placement coordination.
• Provides communication and training to management and staff related to P&C programs and services.
• Participates in various committees as required.
• Participates in patient safety initiatives and takes action to address unsafe conditions and procedures to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.