The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓íc̓əy̓ - Katzie, the q̓ʷa:n̓ƛ̓ən̓- Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools is the largest BC school district and the second-largest employer in Surrey. Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 82,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Our Commitment Providing quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion & Values Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to removing barriers and creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, feels empowered to contribute their best.

Join us in our mission to provide the best start for children, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. If you are passionate about education, diversity, and making a positive impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with Surrey Schools.

Job Summary The People Services Advisor works in partnership with departmental leaders and provides human resources advice and support in the areas of work design and job evaluation, recruitment and selection, program administration, individual and team development and performance. Reporting to the Director, People Services, this role works collaboratively with the HR leadership team to administer programs and processes, and facilitate talent management initiatives to achieve organizational goals, enhance employee experience, and cultivate a safe and inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Fosters effective people practices through communication, training, and decision-making support.
• Oversees the recruitment process for exempt employees. Supports the development of role profiles, recruitment strategies, selection processes and tools, and advising leaders on hiring decisions.
• Coordinates the job evaluation committee and process for exempt positions.
• Oversees and coordinates the performance management program for exempt employees and supports the development and implementation of employee learning opportunities.
• Organizes and coordinates professional development events for CUPE and exempt employee groups.
• Administers CUPE training funds and identifies usage opportunities in consultation with the union and HR leadership.
• Implements the employee wellness framework including communication and engagement, action planning, evaluation, and reporting.
• Facilitates HR projects including planning, team leadership, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.
• Administers HR programs in collaboration with HR leaders and their associated teams.
• Provides guidance and support to managers concerning employee relations and performance management issues.
• Collaborates with the Labour Relations team to support a variety of employee relations activities.
• Liaises with employee groups to facilitate communication, gather feedback and input, and inform program and service enhancements.
• Monitors and reports on key performance indicators, researches industry trends and practices to inform strategies and solutions for addressing organizational health and growth.

Qualifications Degree in human resource management or related field and three to five years’ recent related experience, ideally in a large, complex, unionized organization. Experience in multiple HR disciplines. A professional designation is an asset (e.g., CPHR). An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Education & Experience

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and trust.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging and building a caring and respectful workplace.
• Strong coaching, consulting, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Effective critical thinking, decision making, and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion and maintain a calm, courteous approach to sensitive interpersonal situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Office365, HRIS, and other HR technologies such as applicant tracking systems, learning management systems, and social media platforms.
• Ability to use technology to improve processes, enhance candidate and employee experience, and advance strategic priorities.
• Data literacy including the ability to define and apply HR metrics and analytics to facilitate learning and decision-making.
• What we're offering
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Extended Medical, Vision and Dental
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension
• 13 Paid Holidays, plus Sick & Vacation Time
• Supportive workplace with a positive and productive work environment. Feel a sense of security and safety to act, speak, and reflect who you are

The salary range for this position is $90,291 to $112,864 per year with comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension.

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons. The midpoint of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is October 17th at 12:00pm. Surrey Schools recognizes the importance of accessibility and supporting the diverse needs of our community. If there is any accommodation you may require for your interview, whether related to accessibility or otherwise, please do not hesitate to advise and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.