Job Title:                     HR Advisor (Fixed Term)

Reporting to:              Vice President, People & Culture (HR)

                         

Location:                    Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Company Overview:

Our client is an international network of higher education institutions which has a global presence with campuses in Europe, Asia and North America. 

Primary Purpose
The incumbent will coordinate and administer general HR activities across the GUS Canada brands.
This position functions in an environment where considerable attention to detail and the ability to handle highly confidential material are required. The position is expected to be customer service-oriented and exhibit a high degree of diplomacy and discretion.

Specific Responsibilities

The HR Advisor position is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned
to support the business objectives and purpose of the company:

Recruitment:

• Undertake end-to-end recruitment activities to attract and onboard right-fit candidates
  including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, coordinating
  interviews with line managers, contacting references and drafting offer letters.
• Select the most qualified candidates and maintain relationships with employment agencies
• Assist Managers in deciding on salaries to offer to new hires
• Review and modify pay structures based on external markets as per benchmark studies.

Employee policies & benefits:

• Draft and revise policies and ensure they are well communicated to team members.
• Assist in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries related to policy interpretation, processes, and
  programs; escalates matters as required.
• Maintaining and updating the company’s employee handbook and policies in accordance with
  all provincial and federal requirements, training and educating staff where necessary.

HR Operations:

• Handle employee life-cycle events i.e. probation confirmation, transfer, etc.
• Manage termination-related matters and prepare termination letters
• Advise and support leaders on team relations-related issues by answering questions, giving
  directions, escalating issues, and offering solutions as appropriate
• Be well-versed in laws and regulations regarding hiring and terminating
• Provides support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation
  and resolves any issues that may arise.
• Manage the benefits administration from enrolling, removing employees, reviewing and
  analyzing plans.
• Maintain employee documentation in a central database and prepare monthly HR reports

Employee engagement:

• Support & deliver the engagement activities for all GUS Canada brands
• Guide and support managers on good people practices and organizational change initiatives
• Work with our local leadership teams to foster a safe and positive work environment
• Manage special HR projects, policy updates, mental health & staff wellbeing activities and
  employment legislation updates as required.
• Work with various functional leads to help coach and develop management and leadership
  skills critical for scaling the organization.

HR reporting:

• Tracks key HR metrics; compiles reports and presentations, and provides recommendations as
  assigned.
• Keeps current with relevant employment-related legislation, HR trends, and best practices
  to ensure relevancy and compliance.
• Identify and implement internal process improvements for all HR and Administrative
  operations, as well as own any initiatives to improve employee relations.
• Document the “as is” process models, compare them to the “to be” process models and
  determine the necessary steps for change.

Position Requirements:

Competencies:

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
• Proven ability to build positive customer relationships at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and organize multiple tasks effectively and to see them
  through to timely completion
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Experience facilitating engagement events
• Experience working with C Level Employees
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint knowledge
• Experience with graphic design and/or Canva is an asset
• Excellent time and self-management
• Relevant Recruitment Training

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with HR concentration
• Minimum 2+ years of HR Administrative experience
• General understanding of employment standards and legislation
• CPHR preferred
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment and employee life cycle