Classification & Regular HoursHours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 14
The base salary will be $67,680 - $96,590 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
ResponsibilitiesThe Human Resources Specialist (Staff) is responsible for carrying out a variety of human resources related activities, with a specific focus on Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and project work. The role will be responsible for facilitating the implementation of human resources policies and processes; providing related advice and guidance to colleagues and leaders; and for interpreting Western's collective and employee agreements, policies and procedures, as well as relevant legislation. The Human Resources Specialist (Staff) acts as a leader in the recruitment process and on a variety of Human Resources projects within the School.
QualificationsEducation:
- Undergraduate Degree
- Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP)
- Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related field preferred
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) completed or in progress preferred
Experience:
- 5 years' of progressive experience in Human Resources administration
- 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or an HR Generalist role
- Experience supporting the Human Resource function in a unionized environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Functional and practical working knowledge of human resource principles and practices, employment legislation, contract management, and risk management principles
- Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to work with a diverse community of faculty, staff, co-workers, and others
- Business partner mentality with strong commitment to a client-service approach to handle inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner
- Innovative and creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to impact decision making through mentoring, coaching and advising at all levels of an organization
- Strong negation skills and the ability to influence decisions as a subject matter expert
- Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment with changing deadlines
- Excellent decision-making skills by drawing on professional learning, work experience and data analytics with the ability to make data driven decisions
- A strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision
- Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure, highly organized and the ability to prioritize multiple conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel, data management, and HRIS systems management (PeopleSoft HR)
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Background ChecksPlease note, successful applicants will be required to complete a credit check satisfactory to the employer.
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.
