Human Resources Consultant

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 16: $76,490 - $104,000 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately, please submit your application early to confirm your interest.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

Responsibilities

Western University has a large and diverse workforce with 13 employee groups (Unions and Associations) across campus. As a Human Resources Consultant, reporting to the Director, Employee Relations, you will support and provide advice to leaders across campus in strategic workforce planning, change management, application of policies, employment statutes, collective agreements, performance feedback, attendance management, dispute resolution, workplace accommodations and other employee relations issues. You will have a portfolio of business unit clients and have primary accountability for providing expert consultation, interpretation and education to the leaders and human resources administrators in those business units. You will also develop strong working relationships with both association/union leaders and employees.

Here’s what we’re looking for...

As our ideal candidate, you hold an undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration, as well as completion of (or enrollment in) your CHRL designation, preferably complemented by courses in conflict resolution. You have 5 years of experience coordinating resolution of employee relations issues in a unionized workplace and you are a seasoned professional in advising leaders in employment related matters. With detailed knowledge of Employment Standards Act minimum requirements, Labour Relations Act regulations and the Human Rights Code as well as knowledge of approaches and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner, you use your advanced ability to communicate effectively as well as your judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues and opportunities. You are comfortable in a fluid, challenging work environment with changing deadlines and you have a natural customer service orientation which enables you to build collaborative relationships with partners at all levels.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.