In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team of Position Evaluation Consultants overseeing their respective portfolios while balancing client-centric, creative problem-solving with the need to safeguard the integrity and defensibility of our classification framework. As a key leader in our HR transformation, you will play a central role in introducing and embedding a new enterprise-wide job evaluation methodology across the organization.
What will you do?- Lead, mentor, and support a team of Position Evaluation Consultants across their assigned portfolio domains, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on client service excellence and technical consistency
- Partner with team members and client departments to uncover innovative, flexible job evaluation solutions that meet unique operational needs while upholding framework standards, internal equity, and defensibility
- Serve as a key leader in the implementation and enterprise-wide rollout of a new job evaluation methodology, supporting change management, training, and operational alignment
- Serve as a key subject matter expert providing strategic guidance, evidence-based reasoning, and leadership during formal classification appeals, formal dispute resolutions, and umpire hearings
- Partner strategically with HR Business Partners, senior operational leaders, and union partners to negotiate and resolve complex, highly sensitive issues surrounding jurisdictional placement, bargaining unit scope, and job evaluation standards
Qualifications:- Education in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline; a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
- Minimum of 7 years of human resources experience, including direct experience in job evaluation/classification and demonstrated team leadership or supervisory capabilities
Skills required for success:- Classification & Multi-Union Experience: Proven expertise in designing or modifying classification frameworks within large, multi-union environments
- Analytical Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to analyze complex, ambiguous information to develop defensible solutions
- Communication & Relationship Building: Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills to build effective partnerships and influence Community Partners on precedent-setting matters
- Technical & Consulting Proficiency: Seasoned consulting skills combined with proficiency in the Google work environment and HR Information Systems like PeopleSoft
- Alignment with our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Commitment to embracing a culture of Equity, Diversity, Reconciliation and Inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
Work environment:- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
Conditions of employment:- Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
- Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Salary: $108,838.80 - $136,046.09 (Annually)
Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
Recruitment Consultant: AS/SB
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