Human Resources Manager

About the job
POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to provide strategic leadership and oversight in various HR areas, including Labour and Employee Relations, HR Policy and Program Development, Recruitment and Selection, Compensation and Job Structure, Pay Equity, Occupational Health and Safety, Performance Evaluation Programs, Attendance Support and Disability Management, Employee Wellness Programs, and other Workplace Initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct supervision and guidance to a team including the Assistant Manager of Human Resources, HR Coordinators, Health and Safety Coordinator, Wellness and Disability Management Coordinator, HR Officers, and other personnel.Collaborate with the Superintendent of Human Resources to develop and implement strategic objectives aligned with the Board’s priorities and vision.Utilize an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens in all HR strategies, policies, practices, and processes.Provide key support and coaching to principals, managers, and supervisors on a wide range of issues and initiatives.Engage stakeholders throughout the Board, building positive relationships with unions, management, and employees.Interpret and administer Collective Agreements and Terms and Conditions of Employment.Lead contract negotiations and grievance processes.Oversee Attendance Support and Disability Management.Lead and manage workplace investigations, including Harassment, Discrimination, and Workplace Violence.Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, processes, and procedures.Lead talent management programs, including Performance Review cycle tracking, Individual Development Plans, and Succession Planning.Manage special projects, chair committees, and report to Executive Council and Board of Trustees.Establish and manage the HR operational budget.Promote a positive employee relations environment.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

University/College Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.Human Resources professional designation (CHRP, CHRL, or CHRE).Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience with a unionized employer, preferably in the education or public sector, including leadership and management experience.Superior interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with an awareness of potential political sensitivities.Demonstrated good judgment, tact, and discretion.Excellent knowledge of Labour Law, Employment Standards Act, The Human Rights Code, The Education Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the School Board Collective Bargaining Act, and the Labour Relations Act.Ability to provide sound advice, positively influence others, and build effective relationships.Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.Analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to propose integrated solutions to complex issues.Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Proficiency in using Human Resources Management Systems and other software programs.Sound strategic planning, good business acumen, and long-term thinking.Experience managing a budget and financial accountability.Understanding of Catholic Education is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

$131,147.00 to $156,124.00 – The starting salary will be commensurate with the established qualifications and experience for the position. A competitive compensation package is offered based upon experience, including an excellent benefit and pension plan.

Applications:

Applications must include a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications.Applicants must submit the names of three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a current or most recent immediate supervisor, along with telephone numbers and a written authorization from the applicant permitting CDSBEO to contact these references.Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required as part of the hiring process.Please forward resume in confidence to Dawn Finnegan, Superintendent of Human Resources at dawn.finnegan@cdsbeo.on.ca.

Deadline:

Applications must be received by Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at 4:00pm. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Catholic District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices and is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender-diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if applicants require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, please reach out prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

The Catholic District School Board acknowledges that our schools are located on the unceded, traditional Algonquin territory of the Anishinaabe people as well as the land of the Mohawk territory of the Haudenosaunee/Rotinonhsho’n:ni people. We respect both the land and the people of this land, including all Indigenous people who have walked in this place.