Senior Human Resources Consultant (Staff Relations)

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Senior Human Resources Consultant (Staff Relations)

Human Resources

Temporary full-time from July 2024 to May 30, 2026
Temporary absence of the regular incumbent
Hiring #: 2024-0282

Please read the Application Instructions before applying

The Senior Human Resources Consultant, Staff Relations, (SHRC) under the general direction of the Director, Human Resources, Staff Relations, provides guidance, training, and strategic support to the University at all organizational levels on matters related to staff and labour relations, including negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, collective agreement interpretation, application and compliance, while proactively building toward a healthy staff relations environment. The incumbent will play a central role in negotiations of several employee groups, including serving as chief negotiator during contract negotiations. The SHRC represents the University at mediations, hearings and arbitrations as required and sits on various labour/management committees and is responsible for grievance administration and resolution.  This role leads and/or participates in fact finding and investigations as required.  As a strategic member of the HR team, the SLHRC will participate in key HR initiatives and programs and projects related to both unionized and non-unionized staff and will provide input and coordination in the development and implementation of strategies, consults on policies, procedures. The SHRC collaborates with departments related to staff relations and human resources issues. Mentors and advises a team of five (5) Human Resources Consultants (HRC) and two (2)  Associates. This role works independently and as part of the Staff Relations and broader Human Resources team to support the vision, mission and goals of the Human Resources Department and the University of Guelph.

Requirements for this position include:

• An undergraduate degree specializing in Human Resources, Business, law, Industrial Relations or equivalent directly related education and several year’s experience;
• Related post-graduate studies is preferred; 
• C.H.R.L designation is preferred;
• Demonstrated progressive related experience with a strong background in human resources, labour relations and employment/labour law;
• Experience in collective bargaining and acting as a representative before labour and employment related tribunals is required;
• Experience in a multi-union environment is required;
• Working knowledge of employment and employment-related statutes and principles of labour and employment law including but not limited to the Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, human resources practices, policies and procedures;
• The ability to prioritize, often under pressure and handle sensitive/confidential information;
• Excellent organizational, planning and creative problem solving abilities;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, negotiate, and facilitate solutions;
• Strong analytical, critical and systems thinking skills; tact, diplomacy and proven ability to exercise sound judgement;
• Sound computer skills including databases management and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

This position is regularly performed on campus, however the University has a Flexible Work Policy and a hybrid model is an option.

Position Number         060-002
Classification               P08*
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 2024 07 11
Closing Date: 2024 07 24