Human Resources Coordinator - Faculty Relations

Posting #24-199EM

Human Resources Coordinator – Faculty Relations

Human Resources

Regular, Full-time

Purpose

The Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) – Faculty Relations is a member of the Human Resources team who specializes within the Faculty Relations stream. This position reports to the Senior HR Partner – Faculty Relations and is responsible for leading projects and initiatives that are focused on process improvements and efficiencies that support faculty relations and align with the University’s strategic mission. Additionally, the HRC – Faculty Relations supports department strategies and initiatives through research and analysis, interpretation of best practices, reporting, organizational design, training initiatives, and recommendations on a wide range of issues.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assisting and leading development, implementation, and socialization of HR Faculty Relations initiatives based on research and analysis;

Streamlining and automating data collection and analysis;

Engaging in regular review of processes with relevant stakeholders to assess efficiency and effectiveness;

Ensuring processes and procedures align with University policies and collective agreements;

Providing exemplary client services in a timely and respectful manner;

Developing analytics and metrics to support decision making and future planning;

Leading recruitment and onboarding processes for new hires;

Remaining current with latest HR trends and best practices;

Fostering positive and collaborative relationships across the University Community;

Setting up and maintaining Official Personnel Files, including keeping current files up to date and transitioning physical files to an electronic filing system;

Assisting with the development and implementation of training programs to support those involved in hiring and retention of faculty;

Building, implementing, and maintaining location specific reference manuals, standards, policies, procedures, and work instructions that fall under the scope of HR Faculty Relations;

Supporting employment engagement activities and initiatives including events and annual training;

Collaborating with cross functional teams to achieve departmental goals;

Supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans to enable client success;

Identifying and recommending strategies for process improvements;

Developing reports to provide information needed to make decisions on major projects; and

Defining, designing, and implementing continuous improvement programs using applicable methodology and analytics to achieve measurable process and equipment improvements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a diploma in a relevant discipline, preferably in business with a focus on Human Resources, along with three to five years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Having or being on the path to completing a bachelor’s degree and/or becoming a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) would be considered an asset.

We are looking for a team player who values collaboration and who can also work independently and take initiative in a busy and challenging environment. The candidate must be able to prioritize workload in an environment with multiple and changing deadlines, along with the flexibility to provide support and collaboration with colleagues. Strong organizational and time management abilities are necessary and the successful candidate must be detail orientated and accurate. The position requires excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. Learning and development are critical for success, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills and a focus on client service and best practices in the Human Resources profession.

Salary

The starting salary will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, skills, and experience. The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $67,000.

UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (includes spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, as well as employee training and development opportunities. For more details please see http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits.

Normal hours of work will be 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

About the Community

Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.

UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.

To Apply

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at employeewellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Please forward your resume and proof of education (e.g. copy of transcripts or copy of degree/diploma) and include the competition number #24-199EM in the subject line to:

Human Resources, University of Northern British Columbia,

3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Priority will be given to applications received by November 26, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.