Human Resource Consultant - 360 Colborne

About the role

The Human Resources Consultant works on the District Labor Relations Team, providing expertise and support on human resources related issues. They serve as a primary contact for administrators, investigate complaints, and provide guidance on performance management and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and primary contact on human resource related issues to district administrators.
• Interpret labor agreements and human resource policies and procedures, and applicable laws in responding to inquiries.
• Perform investigations relating to discrimination complaints, misconduct, and other related issues.
• Prepare reports of investigative findings and conclusions.
• Advise administrators on performance management issues, including employee coaching, written directives, and disciplinary action.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve the efficiency of the department and services provided.
• Create training programs for administrators and supervisors; participate in presenting training.
• Develop benefits communications and coordinate related meetings and seminars.
• Establish and maintain contact with labor union representatives; respond to inquiries.
• Provide staff assistance in labor arbitrations, mediations, and grievance procedures.
• Ensure that changes to contract language are correctly reflected in labor agreements.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers to create, implement, and maintain changes in employee and retiree benefits.
• Review new legislation relating to employment, employee benefits, and labor law and advise on incorporating these changes into human resource policies, labor agreements, and/or employee benefits contracts.
• Prepare reports requiring research, data collection, and analysis and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Perform special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business or public administration, psychology, or a related field.
• Five years of professional human resource experience.
• Considerable knowledge of human resource administration, workforce management, applicable laws, benefits administration, and large organization operations.
• Working knowledge of computer software applications.
• Strong customer service, problem-solving, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and rapport-building abilities.
• Considerable ability to conduct research, analyze information, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously and work independently and as part of a team.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

This is a 12-month position working 40 hours per week. The pay range for this position is $71,617 - $105,942, with a maximum hiring step of step ten (10). For the full salary schedule, visit this link. For benefit information, visit this link.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application. The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps. To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

Other Information

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. Official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference, you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.