Human Resources Advisor

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Human Resources Manager, and in accordance with established principles and methods. Works closely with and takes direction from the Directors and Employee Relations Managers in Central Human Resources. Provides consultation to client Supervisors, Department Managers, Directors, Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Associate Vice Presidents and Vice-President Works with Employee Relations Managers, Organizational Training & Development Practitioners, Return to Work Coordinators, Pension Administrators and Benefit Administrators.

Work Performed

-Provides guidance and direction in handling employee relations issues including: contract interpretation; grievance handling to Step 2; progressive discipline; investigations; terminations; return to work and accommodation initiatives.

-Resolves various case issues, grievances and disputes by researching, documenting processes, participating in discussions, recommending solutions and negotiating settlements as applicable. Provide thorough overview of case with recommendations directly to Employee Relations Manager. Consults with Employee Relations Managers prior to advising on appropriate disciplinary action.
-Consults with and coaches clients on all human resources management issues pertaining to staff employees so as to ensure human resource best practices are established within all units. Ensures business partnerships are developed and maintained by regularly visiting units on site and meeting with functional department leaders.
-Develops and maintains partnerships with client departments so as to provide advice into their strategic business plans related to workforce planning, project management and change management
-Provides interpretation and advice regarding collective agreements, contracts, government legislation and University
policies, procedures, practices and guidelines. Resolves various case issues, grievances and disputes by researching, documenting processes, participating in discussions, recommending solutions and negotiating settlements as applicable. Provides thorough overview of case with recommendations directly to Employee Relations Manager. Consults with Employee Relations Managers prior to advising on appropriate disciplinary action.
-Collaborates with Return to Work Coordinators in Workplace Health Services to develop action plans for returning employees to the workplace. Oversees accommodation process identified in collaboration with others from Human Resources.
- Identifies unit development needs, collaborates with VPFO client departments and HR central-advisory services team members to determine training requirements community wide, participate in program development and deliver training sessions in support of University initiatives. Using a coach approach, advises units on career development, recruitment practices, succession planning, compensation and performance management and other human resource practices.

- Collaborates alongside client managers on specific attendance management issues. Delivers training sessions and provides guidance to better support management in their employee attendance.

- Participates in regular departmental meetings and business unit meetings in order to provide a forum for discussion of human resource issues and provide new and revised human resource practices.

- Participates in the development and community roll-out and maintenance of human resource initiatives and programs.
-Attends and participates in various VPFO and HR meetings.
-Answers a wide range of general employment related inquiries from internal and external community.
-Participates in a wide range of various projects and committees.
-Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Implications of decisions or advice may result in legal and/or financial liability, restrictions on operations, damage to credibility, and poor relations with unions and employees.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Human Resources Manager, and in accordance with established principles and methods. Works closely with and takes direction from the Directors and Employee Relations Managers in Central Human Resources.

Supervision Given

No direct supervisory responsibility Provides guidance to departmental Human Resources Coordinators in matters of professional practices.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of five to seven years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications