Human Resources Advisor (Band Level 10)

April 2, 2025

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOR (BAND LEVEL 10)

Department of Human Resources

(One-Year Contractual Position)

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Manager, Client and Advisory Services, and working collaboratively with a team of human resources (HR) functional experts and departmental administrators, this human resources generalist role will provide direct service and HR solutions to the departmental partners, including organizational planning and effectiveness, skills development, recruitment and succession planning, collective agreement interpretation, issues management, attendance management, employee counseling, salary administration, return-to-work and accommodation management; and long-term disability case management. The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating organizational change; recommending revisions to existing processes or policies to more effectively meet human resource challenges; participating in committees; and performing other related duties as required.

THE CANDIDATE

Experience of a progressively responsible nature in human resource management; graduation with a degree from an approved college or university with major coursework in human resources, labour relations or business administration is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will have considerable professional human resources experience in managing human resources services and programs. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required competencies include demonstrated effectiveness in the areas of problem solving; creative and strategic thinking; planning and project management; and group or process facilitation. The successful applicant is expected to possess a strong focus on results; a commitment to a team approach; as well as the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects. A Master's degree in Employment Relations, Business or a related field is an asset.

SALARY $74,288 - $96,297 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE April 16, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.