Senior Human Resources Consultant Job Winnipeg area,Manitoba Canada,HR/Recruitment

About The Link:
Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4

Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba

About the Opportunity

The Link:
Youth and Family Supports is looking for two Senior Human Resources (HR) Consultant that is responsible for delivering HR best practices and HR solutions that support The Link's mission, vision, values and policies.

Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer, the Senior Human Resources Consultant is accountable for the provision of accurate and timely human resource management advice and consulting services to leadership and employees. This position will provide full lifecycle HR support, serving as a trusted HR advisor, providing both strategic and hands

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with Leadership on organizational design, workplace planning performance management and employee engagement

Coach leaders and employees to support development, conflict resolution, and effective team dynamics

Interprets collective agreement and non-union policies, works with leadership on application of progressive discipline and grievance processes, participate in collective bargaining, supports the planning and implementation of Labour Adjustments Initiatives

Provide Coaching and counseling to address issues related to performance management, attendance management and respectful workplace complaints

Ensures compensation plan and reward and recognition programs are equitable and in line with the organization's goals and total rewards philosophy

Ensures consistent and equitable application of organization policies and procedures. Including assisting in the interpretation and education on HR policies, collective agreements and provides counseling on such policies as necessary with both leaders and employees

Investigates workplace complaints, facilitates dispute resolution, conduct exit interviews

Work with the programs to deliver and facilitate developmental opportunities for employees, which may include performance management, succession/workplace planning, compensation/benefits, organization/team development, and change management

Manage specific projects as determined by the Chief People and Culture Officer and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives. Compiles with all existing government, labor and legal reporting requirements to minimize company exposure to lawsuits and manages sensitive and confidential information

Coordinate and manage the processing of employee leave of absence cases, which includes administering Short Term claims (paid/unpaid sick leave), Long Term Disability claims, Worker's Compensation claims, MPI, Service Canada Sick Leave Benefit, Educational and Personal Leaves

Work with program areas and managers in organization design and re-design, expertise in reviewing and writing job descriptions, organizational effectiveness planning and implementation, team building expertise and coaching

Initiates and implements full cycle recruitment activities in collaboration with leadership

Maintain HRIS system, trackers and other reports as needed

Participate in the implementation of the Organizational and HR operating plans, goals and objectives

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and adherence to all applicable legislation, standards and guidelines

Develop and facilitate training to leadership and employees

EDUCATION

Undergraduate degree in human resources, or in a relevant discipline combined with a post graduate certificate in human resources management from a recognized post-secondary institution

CPHR Designation with current membership in good standing or equivalent is preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 7 years' experience in a unionized environment performing a broad range of Human Resources functions including employee relations

Experience with in non-profit sector, specifically in a youth serving organization

Experience in deploying and administering HR programs, policies, practices and processes

Experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and leaders across

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In-depth knowledge of human resources operations and best practices; knowledge of employment standards, human rights legislation, and collective agreements

Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining a keen sense of accuracy and attention to…