Director of Human Resources

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) invites applications for a Director of Human Resources at the Education Centre in Airdrie, Alberta. The role leads HR strategy, oversees employee health services, wellness programs and HR advisory teams to support staff and school leaders.

You will collaborate with the HR leadership and Talent teams, ensure compliance with employment laws, manage labour relations and performance practices, and drive continuous improvement across HR functions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Business, Education, Leadership or a related field.
• CPHR designation or HR certification is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years’ related HR experience, preferably within a school division.
• Minimum 7 years’ leadership experience supervising and mentoring employees to achieve high performance.
• Experience in labour relations, collective bargaining, disability management, conflict management and/or mediation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements HR strategies aligned with the RVS Strategic Plan.
• Oversees the employee health team, wellness program, and HR advisory team.
• Monitors performance management, progressive discipline, labour relations and mediation.
• Provides guidance and support to school leaders on HR policies and employment matters.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws and regulations and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Leads HR practices and ensures effective collaboration with the Talent team.
• Manages HR data gathering, analysis and reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Communication

Strategic planning

HR policies

Conflict management

Education

Master's degree in HR/Business/Education

CPHR designation

HR Certificate/Diploma

Tools

MS Office

HRMS

Job description

Company Overview

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than29,600students from Kindergarten to Grade 12in 53 schoolsto ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

RVS issituated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

The Opportunity

RVS invites applications for a Director of Human Resources position at the Education Centre in Airdrie, Alberta. Theposition will commenceas soon as a suitable candidate is found.

As a member of Rocky View Schools (RVS) and Human Resources (HR) leadership teams, the Director of HR plays a crucial role in developing and implementing HR strategies and programs in alignment with RVS’ strategic plan. The Director of HR supervises, coordinates and assists with the efficient delivery of all HR advisory, employee relations, wellness and employee health services within the HR department.

Responsibilities

• Develops and supports organizational strategies by establishing HR goals that match organizational needs and goals, and the RVS Strategic Plan.
• Supports the coordination of work, supervision and professional learning within the HR department, specifically overseeing the employee health team, the RVS wellness program, and the HR Advisory team.
• In collaboration with the Associate Superintendent of HR, monitors the actions of RVS employees and oversees performance management, progressive discipline, conflict management, labour relations and mediation.
• Manages special projects and conducts investigations as delegated by the Associate Superintendent of HR.
• Continuously evaluates and improves HR functions, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Provides guidance and support to school leaders, managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
• Develops and implements comprehensive employee wellness programs and initiatives to promote a healthy and positive work environment.
• Ensures RVS employees are evaluated according to RVS Administrative Procedures and timelines.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Talent to ensure seamless collaboration between the Talent and HR teams.
• Initiates and leads HR practices and objectives that will ensure the high-level functioning of a proactive and responsive HR department (i.e. ongoing review of HR metrics, workflow, guidelines, processes).
• Ensures accurate employment data is continually gathered, analyzed and provided to appropriate stakeholders.
• Acts as a resource for the ongoing review of the Terms of Employment for Support and Exempt Employees.
• Works with all personnel in furthering understanding and interpretation of the Collective Agreement for teachers and the Terms of Employment for Support and Exempt Employees.
• Collaborates with members of the HR and payroll teams regarding employee matters such as employee changes, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), remuneration and benefits.
• Monitors the job description review, evaluation and salary comparison processes.
• Provides oversight, advice and assistance to the employee health team regarding leaves, modified return to work and complex accommodation situations.
• In collaboration with the Associate Superintendent of HR, monitors and continually reviews all facets of the absence management processes, including leave approvals.
• Supports ongoing review and implementation (as required) of Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) modules.

Education and Experience

• Master\'s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, Leadership, or a related field is required
• Additional formal training such as an HR Certificate, HR Diploma and/or a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is considered an asset
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience, preferably within a school division HR team
• Minimum of 7 years’ leadership experience supervising and mentoring employees to achieve high performance
• Experience in labour relations, collective bargaining, disability management, conflict management and/or mediation is considered an asset
• An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered

Knowledge and Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with proven experience leading high-performance and dynamic teams
• Proven track record of supervising and mentoring employees to achieve high performance
• Highly effective communication and conflict management skills
• Proven ability to establish strong, collaborative external and internal working relationships
• Demonstrated strengths in planning, delegating, setting priorities, creating efficiencies and attention to detail
• Flexible and detail orientated, and able to manage multiple priorities at times in ambiguous contexts /situations
• Proven ability to think and plan in consideration of the big picture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications

Pre-Employment Requirements

• The successful candidate must submita current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment.
• Proof of qualifications/education as required by the position will be required upon request by RVS.
• Applicants must attach a list of three professional references including their names and contact information.