Human Resources Advisor

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Position Summary

As an HR Advisor, this role serves as a trusted partner to academic and administrative leaders within the VPRI. This role will be reporting to the HR manager, at first, who will be taking a maternity leave early in the contract. The incumbent will then report directly to the Director of Operations. The position provides a full range of HR services, staffing, compensation, benefits administration, organizational design and training and most importantly, labour/employee relations. It acts primarily as a resource for managers, offering guidance on policies and collective agreements, and contribute to shaping HR initiatives that align with the unit’s goals.

The incumbent will be working independently, but alongside a team of HR professionals who will require their input on conflict negotiation, change management and niche recruitment opportunities/difficulties. The Human Resources Advisor is responsible for the effective delivery of Human Resources services to employees and managers within the VPRI. They will provide professional guidance and expertise to managers and clients, regarding labour relations, dispute resolution and grievances.

The incumbent will develop and implement human resources policies and programs to maximize unit effectiveness; integrate human resources strategy into policy and planning frameworks; promote organizational effectiveness and cultural change; implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Undertake special projects as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide guidance to the HR Administrator and Talent Acquisition Administrator on files (e.g. employee disputes, establishing internal protocols, interpreting the Collective Agreement, etc). Represent the unit at Human Resources-related meetings, including Labour Relations or working committees, as required, and contribute to HR projects, working groups, and initiatives aimed at improving HR practices.

Provide professional expertise and advice to managers and directors on the application and interpretation of human resources policies and procedures, collective agreements, the handling of grievances, and institutional procedures, referring complex matters to Labour and Employee Relations as appropriate. Work alongside Labor Advisor and Employee Relations throughout the grievance and arbitration processes. Responsible for reviewing new position requests, re-matching, requests for hiring salaries, salary adjustments for assigned groups of employees/clients. Ensure consistent application of the various policies and internal equity within area. Conduct job…

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