Manager of Human Resources
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POSITION: Manager of Human Resources                                               

LOCATION: Mount St. Joseph Catholic Education Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario                                     

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 8, 2024                                                                                                                       

SALARY: $121,207 – $129,097                                                                                                                          

Reporting to the Superintendent responsible for the Human Resources Department, the Manager of Human Resources’ primary role is to develop and execute the Board’s Human Resource strategy and to work closely with Administration providing direction, leadership and coaching. In addition, the Manager of Human Resources will be responsible for the supervision of the H.R. staff ensuring strong, efficient and reliable client service delivery that meets the needs of the Board. The Manager of Human Resources will work closely with all departments and schools of the Board by acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to the Leadership Team on all Human Resources matters. The Manager of Human Resources also plays a key role in promoting the board’s culture of care through the modelling of the organizational values and delivering on our Catholic mission, vision, and strategic directives. The role is both strategic and hands-on in the implementation of system and process improvements that support and align with the board’s multi-year strategic plan.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide advice on complex human resource and leadership related issues, including employee relations, recruitment, compensation, staff development/training, legal compliance, privacy legislation, etc., ensuring consistency with board Human Resources Policies, Procedures, Collective Agreements and legislative bodies;
  • Act as a resource to the board, its committees and its executives in all aspects of human resources and employee relations;
  • Maintain the confidentiality and privacy of all employees and their information at all times as per Board policies and procedures;
  • Oversee strategies related to attendance support and disability case management, including return to work and accommodation as per legislation and Collective Agreements;
  • Oversee the management of the Collective Agreements for all unions, including the negotiation and administration of all Collective Agreements and/or terms and conditions for all employee groups (i.e., academic, clerical/technical, custodial/maintenance, non-union and support personnel);
  • Oversee and lead on the preparation and execution of the staffing process for all unionized groups;
  • Oversee the grievance and grievance resolution process, including mediation and arbitration;
  • Investigate, address and resolve employee/labour relations issues, including disciplinary matters;
  • Facilitate alternative dispute and conflict resolution approaches for issues of concern identified by the unions and/or leadership;
  • Ensure the development and implementation of all required H.R. Policies and Procedures in compliance with Collective Agreements, Board policy and legislation;
  • Remain current regarding professional and technical knowledge/standards and emerging trends in H.R., employment law, etc.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation;
  • Minimum five years of leadership experience in human resources in a unionized environment;
  • Sound knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration, including labour relations (negotiations, Collective Agreement administration, positive labour/management relations);
  • Knowledge of current employment and labour legislation and application;
  • Broad expertise in the area of Human Resources Management fundamentals including recruitment and onboarding, compensation, employee wellness, development, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, conflict resolution;
  • Sound knowledge of principles in the area of attendance support, disability case management and return to work and accommodation;
  • Strong and effective communicator;
  • Experience with financial and operations management, including data collection and report preparation;
  • High emotional intelligence quotient;
  • High level of creativity and problem-solving skills;
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and development and the ability to deal with new information in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to use a variety of software applications proficiently (e.g., HRIS, Easy Connect staffing/scheduling system);
  • Ability to manage a variety of complex situations with diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will:

  • Start in the position at the Mount St. Joseph Catholic Education Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Monday, January 8, 2024.
  • Be required to travel occasionally within the board’s jurisdiction.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references by email no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Nadine.perlini@hscdsb.on.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities. The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.