Human Resources Advisor

Interior Health; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join their team. This role involves providing HR guidance to managers, handling employee relations, and supporting departmental operations. Candidates should possess a degree in Human Resources along with relevant experience in a unionized environment. The position offers a flexible work location within the Interior Health region and competitive salary ranging from $67,861 to $97,550.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Employer paid training/education

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in a complex unionized environment.
• Professional CPHR designation is considered an asset.
• Understanding of relevant Canadian/Provincial laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers on operational HR matters.
• Support managers with grievance handling and employee relations issues.
• Coordinate departmental rotation changes and employee return to work processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Team building

Confidentiality

Education

University degree in Human Resources

Job description

Position Summary
Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Human Resources Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Location: This position is flexible within the Interior Health Region.

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to Municipal Pension Plan

Salary range for the position is $67,861 to $97,550. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Human Resources Advisor (HRA), under the guidance and/or collaboration of the HR Business Partner (HRBP) and direction of the Manager, HR Operations, provides Human Resources (HR) advice and guidance to managers on operational Human Resource matters including but not limited to general Collective Agreement and policy issues, performance management, investigations, rotation changes, and workplace health and safety issues.

The HRA participates in HR special assignments, projects and events that have site, portfolio and health authority wide applications. The HRA works collaboratively with the other HR Departments for program direction, professional guidance, and expertise.

The HRA utilizes general knowledge of the full scope of business of HR within IH and the Operations Manager’s business in order to provide support to the HRBP and manager from a systemic and situational response perspective to address operational HR matters.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to your manager or supervisor immediately.

What will you work on:

• Supports managers/supervisors with their human resource obligations. Advises managers/supervisors on range of employee relations related day to day operational matters such as performance improvement plans, disciplinary issues of a general nature general, WSBC incident investigation/response, Attendance Promotion Meetings, collective agreement and HR policy interpretation and application. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with local and district union representatives.
• Supports Managers with grievance handling and other general employee relations issues by:
o Strategizing employer position
o Guiding meeting preparation and facilitating meetings
o Corresponding with local union representatives
o Negotiating resolves to local issues
o Preparing documentation as required
• Provides advice and support to managers for department/staff rotation changes. Coordinates with and provides direction to the HR Assistant in the implementation of departmental rotation changes e.g. facilitating line selection and job fair processes, job shares.
• Supports HRBPs and managers in conducting straight forward investigations e.g. employee conduct according to accepted guidelines; based on findings, supports managers in implementing day-to-day mitigation strategies; consults with HRBP and other appropriate HR team members when specific expertise is required.
• Supports the employee return to work and employment accommodation process, working collaboratively with Employee Health & Wellness, Union representatives, managers, and employees, referring complex return to work and employment accommodation files to HRBPs.
• Maintains records, tracks and reports on HR metrics and produces related reports.
• Liaises and collaborates with other HR functional departments including Workforce Strategy, Non-Contract Compensation and Work Design & Classification, Workplace Health and Safety, Recruitment, Organizational Development & Learning & Development, Staffing Services to identify, refer or diagnose issues that may require further attention or intervention.
• Provides advice and guidance to managers regarding the interpretation of various collective agreements, legislation and policies to ensure consistent application.
• Participates in contingency plans as required for legal/illegal work stoppages and conducts essential service planning for assigned departments.
• Identifies management education needs. Facilitates, coordinates, and/or conducts related training and education sessions, as appropriate.
• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a university degree in Human Resources.
• Three (3) years of recent related experience, preferably in a complex unionized environment, with working knowledge of standard human resource policies and practices and related employment legislation.
• Professional CPHR designation is considered an asset.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of relevant Canadian/Provincial laws and regulations: labour, workplace health and safety, human rights, and employment standards.
• Ability to model professionalism and integrity.
• Capability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and often hectic working environment.
• Capacity to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to think systematically and situationally.
• Team building, mediation, coaching and facilitation skills.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of current employment investigation practices.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.