The Public Service Commission is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.
Reporting to the Director of Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, this position is a member of the Department’s Management Team and is the senior position in the Department for all HR functions.
The HR Manager provides leadership and strategic advice to the assigned Deputy Minister, Directors, Managers & Supervisors as well as staff in all aspects of HR management including labour relations, recruitment, staffing, position management/classification, payroll & benefit administration, training & development, performance development, and occupational health & safety. This position facilitates workplace accommodations and leads workplace investigations and HR Planning.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Providing leadership in the development of strategies to ensure HR practices are aligned with organizational goals/values;
- Ensuring effective and consistent administration and interpretation of collective agreement, legislation and policies governing the terms and conditions of employment for all staff;
- Leading workplace investigations & recommending corrective action; ongoing deliberations with the Union; coordination of conflict resolution initiatives, administration of disability management, coordination of HR activities related to organizational restructuring, management of grievance/disciplinary actions; administration of lay-off;
- Promoting a psychologically healthy workplace and contributing to the organizational culture by helping to maintain an inclusive, diverse and supportive work environment;
- Leading HR planning activities; measuring results in terms of staff performance, staff morale & satisfaction, evaluating programs, succession planning and organizational development;
- Facilitation of departmental training needs assessments; where appropriate, conduct training;
- Supervising/managing the HR and Payroll team within the Division, ensuring a highly engaged team that contributes to the organization’s success;
- Ensuring consistent application of corporate human resource policies and processes;
- Ensuring performance management processes are in place to promote the achievement of broader organizational goals;
- Educating and promoting best practice in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, including the management of informal Workplace Harassment complaints;
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a university degree with training/coursework in Human Resource Management or Labour Relations;
- A diploma/certificate in HR Management or CPHR designation is preferred;
- Must have extensive and progressive experience in a variety of areas in the Human Resource Management field such as labour relations, staffing, HR planning, performance management, HR policy development, classification, training & development, payroll, OHS, organizational development, etc;
- Must have considerable supervisory or management experience;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
- Knowledge of government HR resource policies, related acts, regulations, and the Collective Agreement is required;
- Must be proficient in various software applications (i.e. Excel, Peoplesoft, etc.);
- Proven leadership, team building, time management, conflict management, and facilitation skills are required;
- Effective interpersonal and collaborative skills as well as proficient oral and written communication skills are essential;
- The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check prior to beginning employment.
Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at www.jobspei.ca. Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone (902) 368-4080.
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