HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR (BAND LEVEL 10)

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking an HR Generalist to deliver direct HR services to departmental partners. This role supports planning, recruitment, succession, attendance and salary administration, and manages return-to-work and accommodation processes.

The ideal candidate has progressive HR management experience, a degree in HR/Labour relations or business, and strong communication, relationship-building and project management skills. Master’s degree is an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management in a large environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem solve and manage multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated relationship building and collaboration across departments.
• Planning and project management skills.
• Experience with attendance and disability management.
• Master's degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct HR services and solutions to departmental partners.
• Support organizational planning, recruitment and succession planning.
• Interpret collective agreements and manage issues and attendance.
• Oversee salary administration, return-to-work and accommodation processes.
• Facilitate organizational change and revise processes for HR challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with departments.

Skills

HR management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Planning & project management

Conflict management

Attendance/disability management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Labour relations / Business Administration

Master's degree in Employment Relations / Business (asset)

Job description

Reporting to the Team Lead, Client Services, and working collaboratively with a team of human resources (HR) functional experts and departmental administrators, this human resources generalist role will provide direct service and HR solutions to the departmental partners, including organizational planning and effectiveness, skills development, recruitment and succession planning, collective agreement interpretation, issues management, attendance management, salary administration, return-to-work and accommodation management; and long-term disability case management. The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating organizational change; recommending revisions to existing processes or policies to more effectively address human resource challenges; participating in committees; and performing other related duties as required. The incumbent will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with their departments.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Experience of a progressively responsible nature in human resource management; graduation with a degree from an approved college or university with major coursework in human resources, labour relations or business administration is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will have considerable professional human resources experience in managing human resources services and programs, preferably in a large, unionized environment. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required competencies include demonstrated effectiveness in the areas of problem solving, relationship building, creative and strategic thinking, conflict management, employee and labour relations, attendance and disability management, and planning and project management. The successful applicant is expected to possess a strong focus on results; commitment to establishing strong, effective working relationships; as well as the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects. A Master's degree in Employment Relations, Business or a related field is an asset.

SALARY

$74,288 - $96,297 per annum (Management and Professional)

An upscale hiring step has been applied to this position (Step 12)

CLOSING DATE

November 10, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

COMPETITION NO.

MUN03681

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; Black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.