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director, human resources @ Brock University Students Union

St. Catharines, Ontario, CAOnsiteFull-time
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and organizational development. The ideal candidate will promote a positive workplace culture aligned with our mission and values and support the organization?s growth and sustainability.

DUTIES

Human Resources Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and update HR policies and procedures in accordance with provincial and federal regulations and that support the goals of the organization.
  • Plays a key role in complaints under BUSU?s Workplace related policies.
  • Provide HR guidance and support to organizational leadership, including the Board of Directors.
  • Facilitates training, professional development, and succession planning.
  • Fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
  • Maintains confidential employee files as the Administrator of BUSU?s HRIS.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts for staff and volunteers.
  • Manages employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions for all BUSU employees.
  • Guides the Board of Directors through the hiring process for Student Executive roles as per BUSU?s Appointment Policy.
  • Acts as the administrator for BUSU?s Employee Health Benefits Plan.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining BUSU?s health and safety program; including the policies and procedures and all supporting forms, in conjunction with the Office Manager.
  • Compensation Management ? Responsible for conducting reviews and performing analysis to establish a total rewards strategy that aligns with the BUSU?s compensation philosophy.
  • Works with the Executive Director and Governance teams to create and implement an annual transition and onboarding of the student Executives and Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

  • University degree or college diploma in Business Administration, or preferably Human Resource Management.
  • Minimum of 7 years of HR management experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • HR certification such CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) or CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader).
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario employment laws, Ontario Human Rights Code, and federally regulated employment standards.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Proven ability to develop strategic HR initiatives and foster an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Previous experience working in Post Secondary or a Non-Profit is an asset.

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience

  • Human resources: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsCompliancePerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentConflict resolutiondisciplinary actionRecruitmentOnboardingretentioncompensation management

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