Manager, Human Resources - Township of Scugog

Owen Sound; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Township of Scugog is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR functions, lead organizational development, and provide expert guidance to managers and staff. You will handle staffing, compensation, employee relations, and labour relations, ensuring compliance with legislation and the collective agreement.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will drive training, performance management, and health & safety initiatives while coordinating with finance on pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in labour relations and/or human resources.
• Experience in benefits, staffing, compensation and collective agreement admin.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies and procedures.
• CHRL designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Staffing: oversee recruitment and onboarding and coordinate with external agencies.
• Compensation/Benefits: lead job evaluations and administer pay practices per the agreement.
• Organizational Development: lead training and leadership development initiatives.
• Employee Relations: conduct investigations and advise on disciplinary matters.
• Labour Relations: lead negotiations and manage collective agreement administration.
• Policies/Procedures: develop HR policies and ensure policy consistency.
• Leadership: oversee HR advisory function and ensure service quality.
• Additional Responsibilities: oversee health and safety and special projects.

Skills

Mediation

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Employee relations

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Labour Relations and/or Human Resources

CHRL designation (asset)

Job description

ReportingtotheChiefAdministrativeOfficer,asamemberoftheseniormanagementteam,thispositionisresponsibleforoverseeingallHumanResourcesfunctionswithinorganization.TheHumanResourcesManagerprovidesleadershipandsubjectmatterexpertisetomanagementandstaffinavarietyofareassuchasemployeeandlabourrelations,policy&collectiveagreementinterpretation,coaching,organizationaldesign,staffing,investigations,attendancemanagement,andtraininganddevelopment.TheHRManageralsohasfunctionaloversightofthefollowingcorporateHRprograms:health,safetyandwellness;disabilitymanagementandattendancesupport;recruitmentandonboarding;employeeengagement;andperformancemanagement.

MAJORRESPONSIBILITIES:

Staffing:

• Corporaterecruitmentprocessesincludingstaffingneedsanalysis,attractionmethods(jobpostings,advertising,etc.),screening,interviewing,selection,pre-employmentassessments,andpreparingoffersofemployment.Coordinatewithexternalstaffingagencies,asrequired.
• Providecoachingandsupporttohiringmanagersthroughstaffing,recruitmentandon-boardingprocesses.
• Workcollaborativelyatdepartmentanddivisionallevelstohelpdesignnewstructuresandjobstomeettheongoingoperationalneeds,includingdevelopmentoforganizationalchartsandjobdescriptions.
• OversightofsuccessionplanfortheTownship.
• Provideexpertiseandguidancetomanagersandstaffondisabilityandotheraccommodationrequests.

CompensationandBenefits:

• Leadjobevaluationprocesses,includingmaintainingcurrentjobdescriptionsandjobevaluationrecords.
• Leadattendancesupportprogramsincludingmanagingshorttermdisabilityandlong-termdisabilityclaims,returntoworkplans,accommodationandmodification.
• Negotiatesalariesbasedonthecurrentsalarygrids.
• IncoordinationwiththeFinanceDepartment,administerpaypracticesasperthecollectiveagreement.
• Answerbasicbenefitinquiriesfromstaffandmanagementregardingentitlements.
• Answerquestionsonsickleaveadministration.

OrganizationalDevelopment:

• Conductneedsanalysisfordepartmentsandprescribetraininganddevelopment.
• Recommendexternaltrainingprograms,trainersand/ormethodstorespondtodepartmenttrainingneeds.
• Coordinateandleadinstructiononvarioustopicsincludingbutnotlimitedto:leadershipdevelopment,changemanagement,PersonalityDimensions,teamdevelopment,crisisintervention,anddealingwithdifficultpeople.
• Overseeperformancemanagementandemployeedevelopmentprograms.
• Provideprojectmanagementfororganization-wide-peopleinitiatives.
• ChairtheEngagementandWellnessstaffcommittee;organizeandfacilitateeventsandteamengagementactivities.

EmployeeRelations:

• Conductinvestigations,adviseonpolicyviolations,andmakerecommendationsforcorrectiveactions.
• Assistmanagerstoimplementperformanceimprovementplans.
• Provideadviceondisciplinarymatterssuchaspastpractices,theappropriatelevelandtypeofdiscipline,andwhetherornottodiscipline.
• Developcomprehensivereportsandpresentthefindingsandconclusionstoseniormanagement,Council,andtheemployee(s)involved.
• Conductterminationsasneeded.

LabourRelations:

• LeadnegotiationsfortheTownshiponcollectiveagreementcontracts,grievances,hearings,memorandumsofunderstanding,etc.
• Liaisewiththevariousprovincialministries,boards,externallawyers,consultants,insurancebrokers&carriers,andothermunicipalitiesasneeded.
• Provideadviceandguidanceonmatterspertainingtocollectiveagreementadministration.
• AdvisemanagementstaffofMemorandumofSettlementsandhowtheyaffecttheirdepartment.
• Provideadviceonlegislation-relatedissuessuchastheEmploymentStandardsAct,LabourRelationsAct,HumanRightsCode,etc.
• Attendgrievancemeetings,mediationandarbitrationhearings.
• Implementgrievanceorarbitrationsettlements.
• Ensurethegrievanceprocessisconductedinaccordancewiththe relevant collective agreement,legislation,andarbitraljurisprudence.

PoliciesandProcedures:

• IdentifyanddevelopHRpoliciesandproceduresfortheTownship.
• Examinepast/currentpracticestoensureconsistencywithindepartment/Township,andidentifyissuesthatmayleadtopolicydevelopment,training,etc.
• ReviewandrecommendchangestocurrentHRpolicies.

Leadership

• ThispositionoverseestheHRAdvisorroleandprovidesguidanceandsupport,coachingandcounseling;feedbackandperformanceappraisal.
• SetsgoalsforthedepartmentincollaborationwiththeHRAdvisorandevaluatesprogress.
• Ensurequalityserviceisdeliveredtoallstaff.

AdditionalResponsibilities:

• OverseetheInclusion,Diversity,Equity,Accessibilitystaffcommittee
• ResponsibleforoversightofHealthandSafetyfortheTownship;accountableforpoliciesregardingthesafetyandsecurityofemployeesandfacilitiesandensuringthatemployeesworksafelyandincompliancewiththerelevantstatutes,regulations,andsafeworkproceduresanddirectivesasestablishedbytheTownship.
• Undertakespecialprojectsandperformotherrelateddutiesasassigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’sDegreeinLabourRelationsand/orHumanResourcesorBachelor’sDegreeandpost-graduateDiplomainLabourRelationsand/orHumanResources.
• Aminimumoffive(5)years’experienceinaHRmanagementroleinaunionizedsetting.
• Labourrelationsandcollectivebargainingexperienceinamunicipalorpublicsectorenvironment.
• Demonstratedexperienceinbenefits,staffing,compensation,andfirstlinecollectiveagreementadministration.
• Thoroughknowledgeofemploymentlegislation;collectiveagreements;OccupationalHealthandSafeyAct;OntarioHumanRightsCode;TownshipPolicyManual;andHRpoliciesandprocedures.
• CertifiedHumanResourcesLeader(CHRL)designationisanasset.
• AdultEducatorsCertificateisanasset.
• ValidClass“G”OntarioDriver’sLicense,withregularaccesstoavehicleforcorporatematters.

COMPETENCIESREQUIRED

• Extensivemediationandnegotiationskills.
• Demonstratedproblem-solvingandconflict/disputeresolutionskills.
• Sounddecision-makingskillsandtheabilitytothinkstrategicallytosolvecomplexissuesandcreateinnovativesolutions.
• Superiorconsultativeandwritten/verbalcommunicationskills,includingdealingwithdifficultpeople/situations.
• Training,facilitatingandpresentationskills.
• Coachingandmentoringskills,andtheabilitytobuildeffectiveteamsanddevelopothers.
• Strongorganizationalandtimemanagementskills.
• Abilitytoestablishcredibilitywithclients,bothinternalandexternalandeffectiveinterpersonalcommunication.
• Knowledgeofcomputerandrelatedsoftwareprograms.

Thesuccessfulcandidatemustprovide,priortocommencingemployment,asatisfactorycriminalreferencecheckfromCanadianPoliceInformationCentre.

Note:Aspartoftheselectionprocess,applicantsmayberequiredtocompleteawrittenand/ororaland/or

practicaltest.

Thispostingisintendedtofillanexistingvacancy.Artificialintelligencewillnotbeusedtoscreen,assess,orselectapplicantsforthisposition.

TheTownshipofScugogisanequalopportunityemployer.Inaddition,accommodationwillbeprovidedinaccordancewiththeAccessibilityforOntarianswithDisabilitiesAct(AODA).

Wethankallapplicantsandadvisethatonlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted.

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