Coordinator, Human Resources

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP•Bridgewater, NS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education that supports learning and success for its students. They serve 59,000 residents across 23 schools in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. The SSRCE actively encourages applications from under-represented groups, including those of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, African ancestry, and Mi'kmaw/Indigenous ancestry.

Requirements

An Undergraduate Degree; Degree or diploma in Human Resources Management (with a concentration in labour relations) or equivalent OR B.Ed. and Masters in Leadership or equivalent with management experience as well as significant knowledge, experience and aptitude for human resources and labour relations matters OR Equivalent of training and/or experience;
Minimum of five (5) years experience in increasingly senior leadership positions where there was a significant focus on labour relations.
Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated team leadership experience effectively supervising staff.
Experience in conflict resolution.
Experience and demonstrated ability to conduct workplace investigations.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a unionized environment.
Outstanding communication skills both internally within the HR Department and externally to other departments and schools within the SSRCE.
The ability to exhibit strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
The ability to maintain, in strictest confidence, information received concerning confidential matters such as relations between the SSRCE and its unions, grievances, contract interpretation, contract negotiations, employee injury and health, staffing & recruiting, performance management and other information deemed to be of a confidential nature.
The ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of race relations, cross-cultural understanding, human rights and diversity.
The ability to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and demonstrated understanding of the public education sector, especially in a leadership role, would be a significant asset.

Responsibilities

Act in an advisory capacity to Family of School Supervisors, school administrators, and other supervisory staff on all Human Resources matters. Work directly with supervisory staff on human resources matters of complexity, seriousness and/or sensitive in nature. Serve as a resource to employees, supervisors and other stakeholders on human resources issues. Analyze, evaluate and recommend solutions to HR matters.
Provide direction to the Regional Office and School Employees on areas of the contract(s), policies, procedures, laws etc. that require interpretation and/or clarification.
Provide leadership to the NSTU and PSAANS staffing process and ensure applicable policies and collective agreements are followed; Oversee staffing-related matters and work with all members of the staffing team regarding needs identification, allocation and establish standards, logistics, supports and approvals relating to such matters.
Ensure the administration of all aspects of collective agreements and non-union handbook(s) in line with policies and internal guidelines.
Review investigative reports and provide direction to the HR Staff on employee investigations and employee performance management concerns.
Develop, revise, implement and ensure compliance with the most effective processes for recruitment and retention of staff including: Updating NSTU and PSAANS job descriptions and job postings, Succession planning of PSAANS and NSTU Employees, Attendance at appropriate employment recruitment job fairs as necessary. Facilitation and, in some cases, participation in Permit Teacher, NSTU and PSAANS selection processes.
Conduct workplace investigations, prepare reports, seek resolution and participate in dispute resolution procedures.
Keep abreast of human resources issues, particularly as they apply to the educational employment setting. Keep abreast of related legal issues. In depth understanding of the Centre’s Regional Student Success Plan and the manner in which the plan impacts on Human Resources issues. Maintain professional expertise through ongoing personal research and regular Professional Development.
Responsible for the coordination of special task work as needed. (ex. SSRCE Regional Policy Review Committee, SSRCE Student Transportation Appeal Committee, Article 60 PD Committee, SSRCE Student Transfer Review Committee).
Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of performance evaluation, growth planning processes and procedures for NSTU and PSAANS employees with an in depth understanding of the teaching and leadership standards. Provide ongoing monitoring, support, advice and coaching to school administrators and regional staff.
Support the Director in representing the Regional Centre in NSTU labour-relations matters including: Grievance Resolutions and Collective Bargaining
Support the Director in preparation for and participate in NSTU collective agreement negotiations.
Provide expert advice and assistance to the Director of Human Resources in developing and revising Human Resources policies and procedures in line with best practices and to the most effective benefit of SSRCE. Informs the Director of Human Resources of potential Human Resources issues and recommend solutions.
Lead the onboarding process for Permit Teachers, NSTU and PSAANS employees.
Plays the lead role in case management of NSTU and PSAANS employees on short term sick leave and long term disability including monitoring assessments, referrals and accommodation actions.
Collaborates with and provides support to school administrators and supervisors in all departments on matters relating to health and abilities including, Injury on Duty, Sick Leave, Long Term Disability (LTD) for PSAANS and NSTU.
Design, lead in the development and implementation of complex return work plans for NSTU and PSAANS in conjunction with employee, employee’s treatment provider, supervisory staff and union representatives. Ensure these plans are responsive to organizational needs and adhere to applicable labour legislation, including the Human Rights Act.
Other duties to be assigned.