Manager of Human Resources Services

The City of Brantford; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brantford is seeking a Manager of Human Resources Services to oversee various HR functions while ensuring continued professional development and strategic staffing. Ideal candidates should possess a post-secondary degree, CHRL designation, and strong leadership skills, with a commitment to enhancing employee relations. This position offers competitive rewards and promotes a balanced work environment, fostering growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Paid training and professional development

Flexibility to work from home in some positions

Wellness and work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of HR experience, preferably in the municipal sector.
• Extensive knowledge of HR fundamentals and demonstrated leadership in unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing including organizational restructures.
• Oversee labor relations and grievance handling.
• Conduct workplace investigations and coordinate policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)

Tools

IMS 200 Certification

Job description

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

The Human Resources (HR) department, with a staff complement of 20 individuals provides a full portfolio of HR related functions to the over 900 full-time and 400 part-time / seasonal employees. There are 10 core bargaining units in the City. The HR department also provides human resources services to the Brantford Public Library.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer with four Human Resources Business Partners, a Human Resources Coordinator and Compensation and Job Evaluation Specialist as direct reports, the Manager of Human Resources Services is responsible for several HR functional areas such as staffing including organizational restructures, labour relations including grievance handling, employee relations including conducting / coordinating workplace investigations, compensation including job evaluation / pay equity maintenance and completing a variety of corporate / departmental projects including policy and procedure development. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Qualifications

Applicants must have a post-secondary degree in a related field and hold a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation. Candidates should have seven to ten years of progressively responsible human resources experience, preferably in the municipal sector and extensive knowledge of HR fundamentals. These qualifications combined with demonstrated leadership abilities within a unionized environment will be essential. You are committed to professionalism and teamwork; possess a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary human resources practices and place a strong emphasis on customer service, communication and mentoring. IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employment.

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and / or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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