About this role
School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)Senior Manager, Human ResourcesThe Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and skilled Human Resources Professional to join our School District and Team, as the Senior Manager, Human Resources! Providing strategic, operational, and technical guidance to leaders across the organization in areas such as staffing, labour relations, HR systems, and continuous process improvement, the successful incumbent will be positioned to have a significant impact and play a critical role in supporting Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools and its staff. Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning community where every individual thrives. Guided by the values of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework. Our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan centers on three foundational goals: Student Success, Student & Employee Wellness, and Truth & Reconciliation. Success in this position requires the ability to influence and build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders in a complex, unionized environment. The Senior Manager, Human Resources, reports to the Director of Labour Relations, and manages a wide range of responsibilities?from routine to highly complex?including recruitment and selection, job posting and filling, investigations, grievance resolution, collective bargaining, job evaluation, and other core HR functions. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong independence, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines and possesses superior organizational and interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, sound negotiation skills, and has proven people management experience. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Managing staffing processes in accordance with the collective agreements, including job postings and selection, layoff and recall procedures, seniority management, leave administration, and performance evaluations. Collaborating with principals and managers to identify staffing needs, define job requirements, and manage effective recruitment and selection strategies aligned with district priorities. Collecting and analyzing HR data to support evidence-based decision-making; preparing reports and identifying trends across key human resources functions. Supporting the grievance and arbitration processes, including case preparation and representing the employer during proceedings. Preparing for collective bargaining; serving as the employer?s spokesperson during contract negotiations. Providing expert advice and guidance to senior staff, principals, and managers on interpreting and applying collective agreement provisions. Applying best practices in labour relations when managing grievances, collective bargaining, workplace issues, and investigations. Conducting workplace investigations in alignment with established procedures and principles of procedural fairness. Building and maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships with union partners; offering strategic counsel to leadership on labour relations and broader HR matters. Acting as the employer lead on the Support Staff Job Evaluation Committee; preparing documentation and representing the employer in job reviews and evaluations. Collaborating with management to develop and review job descriptions for support and exempt staff, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals and compensation frameworks. Working closely with management to draft, review, and oversee contracts for temporary or contract-based work, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, legal standards, and project-specific requirements. Coordinating and monitoring gradual return-to-work plans, ensuring alignment with medical recommendations and operational needs. Coordinating, preparing, and managing the implementation and monitoring of treatment and relapse prevention ag