Human Resources Advisor – Maternity Leave Replacement (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute in Montreal seeks a Human Resources Advisor to provide strategic HR guidance and support. The role involves advising on employee relations, performance management, and implementing HR programs, fostering a high-performance culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Provides strategic HR guidance and support to researchers and managers.
• Stays informed about industry trends to enhance HR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advises on employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition.
• Manages employee leaves and advises on return-to-work strategies.
• Develops and delivers training sessions on HR topics.

Skills

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Talent Acquisition

Compensation and Benefits

Change Management

Legal Compliance

Job description

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute), an international research powerhouse with a worldwide reputation in biomedical sciences and health care, is looking for a Human Resources Advisor to join its dynamic team.

The incumbent provides strategic and operational guidance and support to The Institute’s researchers and managers on human resources matters affecting their laboratory or division's operations. They work closely with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and optimize HR programs and processes.

General Duties

Reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor, the incumbent’s main responsibilities include :

• Providing advice, coaching, and guidance to researchers and managers on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, absence and disability management, change management, employee retention, and legal and procedural compliance.
• Coaching and advising managers and employees to ensure effective and efficient issue resolution.
• Partnering with researchers and managers to foster a high-performance culture by implementing improvement strategies for underperforming employees.
• Assisting researchers, employees, and research trainees with work and study permit applications and related inquiries.
• Managing employee leaves, including disability, work-related injuries, and personal leaves, advising researchers and managers on return-to-work strategies and best practices.
• Participating in the development, facilitation, and implementation of HR projects and programs, including HR automation initiatives.
• Collaborating with researchers and managers to implement innovative HR practices that align with laboratory / division needs and objectives.
• Developing, coordinating, and delivering training sessions and presentations on HR topics for The Institute community.
• Making salary recommendations for new hires, positioning adjustments, etc.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and best practices by updating and creating HR procedures, internal training manuals, and relevant documentation, in collaboration with the Human Resources Specialist, Operations and Compensation.
• Staying informed about industry trends and best practices to enhance HR strategies and support program development.

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