Specialist, Work Design and Compensation
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Work Design & Compensation, the Specialist, Work Design and Compensation provides expert advice, guidance and education on a variety of complex classification, compensation, work design and labour relations issues to People staff including HR Client Services and Employee Records, Payroll, corporate partners and as required senior leaders of Island Health. Guides clients in making classification, compensation and labour relation decisions that are fair, appropriate, fiscally responsible and equitable.
The Specialist, Work Design and Compensation supports the work of other specialists and members of People by bringing the work design, classification & compensation lens to their area of specialty; researches, analyzes and develops options following human resources best practice, collective agreement and jurisprudence requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years direct compensation/classification experience preferably in a multi-union health care or public sector environment.
Skills And Abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively, independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex programs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated tact, diplomacy and use of persuasive negotiating skills.
- High-level communication skills including presentation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements, pertinent legislation and jurisprudence theory and practice.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to use computer systems such as spreadsheets, Word, database software and Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3913.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Specialist, Work Design and Compensation
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Work Design & Compensation, the Specialist, Work Design and Compensation provides expert advice, guidance and education on a variety of complex classification, compensation, work design and labour relations issues to People staff including HR Client Services and Employee Records, Payroll, corporate partners and as required senior leaders of Island Health. Guides clients in making classification, compensation and labour relation decisions that are fair, appropriate, fiscally responsible and equitable.
The Specialist, Work Design and Compensation supports the work of other specialists and members of People by bringing the work design, classification & compensation lens to their area of specialty; researches, analyzes and develops options following human resources best practice, collective agreement and jurisprudence requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years direct compensation/classification experience preferably in a multi-union health care or public sector environment.
Skills And Abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively, independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex programs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated tact, diplomacy and use of persuasive negotiating skills.
- High-level communication skills including presentation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements, pertinent legislation and jurisprudence theory and practice.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to use computer systems such as spreadsheets, Word, database software and Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3913.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.