Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 16: $75,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Human Resources will oversee human resources functions and processes and ensure consistency and best practices are followed in all administrative aspects for Student Experience. The role will work in collaboration with the Vice-Provost, Students and other leaders to develop, implement and monitor processes and strategies relating to the recruitment, appointment, on-boarding, development, engagement and promotion of all staff supporting Student Experience, as well as provide leadership and guidance to labour relations processes.

The role will identify areas for improvement and design new and revised practices with controls in place to ensure high quality employment experiences and appropriate resources and controls are in place to manage legal and operational risks. The Manager, Human Resources will implement and monitor human resources' programs within Student Experience and will ensure they are carried out in accordance with University policies and procedures, collective agreements, and government legislation. The role will ensure that highly efficient, client-focused and responsive services are delivered to the community as well as comprehensive advice and support to all leaders in the Unit.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree with a major in Human Resources/Industrial Relations
• Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL)
• Canadian Institute of Management Designation is preferred

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in Human Resources; preferably in a unionized environment
• 5 years’ experience managing staff and projects
• Experience with labour relations would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with best practices for assessing, developing and implementing new business processes and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices, Employment Standards Act, and other relevant legislation
• Familiarity with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act regulations
• In-depth knowledge of performance development methods and of best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
• Knowledge of project management tools and resources
• Ability to mobilize others to support change through times of stress and uncertainty
• Communication skills to actively listen and discern non-verbal communication cues
• Communication skills to engage audiences, with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to distill large amounts of data and translate complex information to a wide range of audiences
• Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
• Ability to promote individual growth by encouraging others to learn new skills and develop themselves
• Capacity to manage resources, and resolve logistical issues efficiently
• Ability to quickly re-allocate resources and adjust priorities in response to unexpected events or changing circumstances
• Computer skills with the ability to train others in system usage
• Ability to coach employees and support them to be self-directed and responsible for their own development and learning
• Ability to clearly communicate the outcomes one is accountable for, including decision making authority and performance expectations
• Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance
• Ability to provide strategic analysis and recommendations for designing and implementing new and changing administrative and financial processes
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

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