HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR (BAND LEVEL 10)

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

Job summary

Memorial University of Newfoundland seeks a Human Resources Generalist to deliver direct HR services to departmental partners, covering organizational planning, recruitment and succession planning, attendance management, salary administration, and disability management. You will collaborate with HR experts and administrators to implement solutions and interpret collective agreements.

The ideal candidate has a degree in HR, labour relations or business administration, with experience in a large

Qualifications

• Degree in human resources, labour relations or business administration or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree is an asset.
• Experience in a large, unionized environment is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving, relationship building, planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct HR services and solutions to departmental partners including organizational planning, recruitment and succession planning, attendance and disability management, salary administration, and long-term disability case management.
• Interpret collective agreements and manage issues; facilitate organizational change; participate in committees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with departments and HR functional experts.

Education

University degree with major coursework in human resources, labour relations or business administration

Master’s degree in Employment Relations, Business or related field

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

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.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.