Position Overview

Under the overall direction of the Manager, Human Resources & Occupational Health and Safety, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values, and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital (SBH), the Human Resources Advisor is responsible for: leading or supporting change management; assisting departments with both Union and Non-Union staffing functions within the Hospital; providing departments with Labour and Employee Relations issues; conducting HR program and policy development and implementation; developing HR strategies and streamlining processes and systems; participating in SBH committees where HR representation is required; and participating or leading special projects, as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides professional consulting services and expertise to Hospital leaders by recommending and implementing proactive HR initiatives across the facility. Supports change management and leads development of effective employee communications strategies and action plans. Champions effective management of human resources, SBH’s values and commitments, as well as people management programs and practices.
• Participates in or leads the development of Human Resources strategies and programs aligned with the Hospital’s strategic priorities.
• Works alongside with and provides professional advice to the Hospital’s leaders in the recruitment and selection of successful candidates for both union and non-union positions, maintaining a close partnership with the WRHA HR Shared Services group.
• Identifies, facilitates, and develops proactive recruitment strategies that are aligned with the strategic and operational needs of the Hospital.
• Provides objective professional advisory services to management and staff regarding union and non-union related matters.
• Participates in, together with the applicable manager and union representative (as required), discussions surrounding such topics as: attendance meetings; disciplinary actions; bumping processes; and work accommodations due to disability.
• Conducts Departure Discussions with staff voluntarily leaving Hospital.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Participates on internal/external committees where Human Resources representation is required.
• Maintains knowledge of current labour laws, departmental and Hospital policies and procedures, as well as collective agreements. Keeps abreast of developments/trends in the HR field.

Experience

• Thorough knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices attained through a minimum of one to two (1-2) years professional experience, preferably in a large unionized setting.
• Strong background and knowledge across various Human Resources functions such as: recruitment and selection; staff engagement; labour and employee relations; change management; compensation; and performance management.
• Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (HR Stream) preferred, or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field supplemented with a Human Resource Management certificate (current enrollment in program accepted).
• Courses in management skills would be an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed appropriate by the Hospital, may be recognized in lieu of the above.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certified Professional in Human Resource Professional (CPHR) designation preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of computer systems and software applications (All Microsoft Office applications, internet software, and database applications).
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand French is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated client-service orientation.
• Mature, professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills.
• Ability to lead projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with shifting priorities and simultaneous demands.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with various levels of staff, both internal and external to the organization.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable