Description
School
District No. 35 (Langley)
Manager,
Human Resources
The Langley School District is an innovative, inspiring, and unified Learning Community. We are honoured to operate on the unceded traditional territories of the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations. In our 45 schools we serve over 26,000 students and employ over 4,200 dedicated employees. Our mission is to inspire all learners to reach their full potential and create a positive legacy for the future. Our success is based on community involvement, a cooperative work environment, an innovative mindset and quality principles all of which are directed to improving the life chances of our students. We are looking for a candidate that shares our values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, and Community.
The Position
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the Manager, Human Resources is a strategic generalist role that is responsible for providing advice and assistance to managers and administrators related to the interpretation and administration of the collective agreements and other HR processes. The Manager, Human Resources, plays a key role in overseeing and managing HR and labour relations functions across the district to ensure alignment with our core values and strategic goals.
Responsibilities include managing the grievance process, maintaining regular communication with union representatives, investigations, job evaluations, attendance support and reporting, and assisting with collective bargaining:
Responsibilities
Manage the grievance and resolution process, establish and maintain effective relationships with union representatives, provide advice and assistance to managers and administrators related to interpretation & administration of collective agreements, and provide support to collective bargaining.
Lead and conduct investigations from discovery through to report and recommendations.
Provide advice to administrators and managers with regards to collective agreement interpretation, performance, staffing, expectations and disciplinary matters.
Provide advice and guidance to HR Officers, administrators and managers with regards to staffing and recruitment strategies.
Support the job evaluation process including receiving and processing job evaluation requests, writing job descriptions, and following related processes and guidelines.
Participate in and lead assigned district and joint committees.
Deliver various training and development modules to support employees and managers with skills enhancement.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record for superior organizational, management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that promote effective working relationships. To be successful the incumbent will have demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment and the ability to take initiative and balance several tasks while leading and completing a variety of diverse projects in a timely manner.
A thorough understanding, through demonstrated practice, of HR standards & best practices, collective agreement interpretation, grievance management, investigations, human rights, and other employment legislation is required, supported by the following:
Degree in Human Resources Management or related field; and
7 years of progressive experience in human resources and labour relations including work in a complex unionized environment: or
An equivalent combination of education and experience; plus
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation
Completion of investigation training supplemented by demonstrated practice and experience
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office
Criminal record check clearance
Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation
