Senior HR Consultant (Employee Relations)
Requisition ID: 375666
Position Number: 20067777
Posting End Date: February 28, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: St. Boniface Hospital
Site: St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit: Employee Relations
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2025
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
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Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Employee Relations, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Senior Human Resources Consultant is responsible for:
Consultant Support - acts as a knowledge resource in the department by providing consultative direction and coaching to staff within Human Resources and Management within the Hospital.
Management Support - consults on issues related to Performance Management, Attendance Support and Assistance Program, and Respectful Workplace Complaints. Work with Occupational Health in facilitating Return to Work and Workplace Accommodation Programs.
Employee Relations - investigates workplace complaints, facilitates dispute resolution, administers employee relations activities of the Hospital in the interests of both union and non-union employees.
Labour Relations - interprets collective agreements and non-union policies, works with Managers on application of progressive discipline and grievance processes, participates in collective bargaining, supports the planning and implementation of Labour Adjustments.
Recruitment functions - coordinate and participate in the applicable panel interviews; and participates in establishment and implementation of regional recruitment goals.
Experience
- Five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources/Labour Relations, preferably in a unionized and/or hospital setting, is required.
- Experience in administering collective agreements is required.
- Experience in recruitment activities is required.
- Experience in negotiating collective agreements is preferred.
- Experience in human resources training and education program development is an asset.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources/Labour Relations.
NOTE: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed recognized by the hospital, may be considered in lieu of the above.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- CPHR certification preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various common software applications which may include, but is not limited to, excel, word processing, outlook, database, internet and email applications.
- Understanding of Labour Relations Act, Human Rights and other relevant legislation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.
Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
