Temporary Human Resource Services Generalist

Full-Time - 35 Hours per week - 12 months position

Start Date: May 2024; Duration: approximately 14 months

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking a full-time Human Resource Services Generalist that is an organized and efficient self-starter who will provide a sophisticated level of support to the Human Resource Services department using their excellent analytical skills and advanced abilities in a computerized environment. This position is accountable to the Manager of Human Resource Services and is an integral member of the Human Resource Services team.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 35 hours per week and 12 months per year.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Support the administration of the recruitment and selection process including preparing job postings, liaising with advertising representatives to facilitate external job advertisements, manage the casual and occasional recruitment and selection process, provide administrative support for interviews and testing, drafting and distributing correspondence, monitoring completion of the pre-hire conditions, maintenance of records, and new employee onboarding.

Monitor, update, maintain, and process personnel and payroll changes in accordance with Collective Agreement and Terms of Employment in adherence to pay deadlines. Maintain accurate employee records using the Human Resources Information System.

Monitor the submission and reconciliation of attendance reporting and usage for all employee groups, including follow-up as needed.

Provide leave and vacation entitlement information to supervisors and employees in accordance with Collective Agreement and Terms of Employment, as applicable.

Provide administrative support for all labour relations functions including collective bargaining, the grievance and arbitration process, research, preparation of correspondence related to labour relations issues and confidential personnel matters, assisting in preparing proposals for negotiations, and updating Collective Agreement upon settlement of negotiations.

Maintain and disseminate supply lists for all employee groups, according to required timelines, as stipulated in the Collective Agreements.

Provide administrative support to the Board's attendance support and disability management programs for both occupational (WSIB) and non-occupational illnesses and/or disabilities, as required.

Conduct research and extract and analyze data, as requested.

Prepare and create a wide variety of ad-hoc and recurring reports, correspondence, and other documents for both internal and external stakeholders including the Ministry and Unions.

Perform general administrative services for the Human Resource Services department, including maintaining personnel and other files, responding to various telephone inquiries, and maintaining the Human Resource Services section on the Board's intranet.

Perform other duties as assigned.Candidates must possess: Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.

A minimum of three (3) years of professional Human Resources experience. School Board experience and working in a unionized environment is an asset.

Completion of the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation preferred.

Excellent abilities in a computerized environment utilizing MS Office suite of tools and Human Resource Information Systems. Experience with electronic filing systems is an asset.

Excellent interpersonal skills exhibiting confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, negotiation, conflict resolution and issue-based problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated strength in relationship building and promotion of a collaborative culture with the ability to function effectively with administrators, staff, unions, outside agencies, and others.

Excellent planning and organizational skills with significant experience in the effective management of multiple projects and demonstrated ability to successfully complete tasks.

Ability to work in a busy and high-pressure environment and prioritize and manage multiple assignments/projects with similar deadlines.

Comprehensive knowledge of related employment legislation and human resources subject matter.

Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. About Us

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers faith-based education to 13,000 students from Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, and the City of Brantford. The district has 1,700 full and part-time staff committed to Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.Rick PetrellaMike MacDonald

Chair of the BoardDirector of Education & SecretaryBRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford ON N3T 5M8

T: 519-756-6505 | E: info@bhncdsb.ca

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