Waterloo Catholic District School Board Looking for Human Resource Services Officer at Kitchener, ON Full Time

Job Posting

Human Resource Services Officer

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38,000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Board’s hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

The successful incumbent will report to the Human Resources Manager and will also work closely with the Manager of Labour Relations. This postion is accountable for a client group(s) portfolio and be responsible for direct administration of human resource functions. Some functions of this role include:

• Provide customer service to employees and managers and supervisors on Collective Agreement administration of related collective agreements that includes; recruitment, onboarding, hiring, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, retirements, resignations and staffing processes, payroll transactions and participate as management representaive in the collective bargaining process;
• Review and analyze client group data to ensure casual/supply rosters are adequate. Work closely with Recruitment Specialist on meeting client group recruitment needs are achieved.
• Guide managers and supervisors on workplace investigations to resolve disputes, conflict or identify harassment. Provide guidance and assist in directing and imposing progressive discipline in accordance with Board policies;
• Provide direction and support on labour relations matters that may arise, including attending labour management meetings, taking notes, participating in grievance processes up to and including attending arbitrations, mediations or other legal forums;
• Supervise and direct an Administrative Assistant as well as prioritize schedules and workloads to meet timelines;
• Ensure client group data transactions are accurate and recorded timely reflected in HRIS system and electronic personnel files are updated accordingly;
• Provide recommendations of workflow improvements/enhancements that could improve customer service levels for employees and managers and supervisors;
• Administrator for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board’s Benefit Trusts and Long-Term Disability (LTD) plans for your applicable client groups;
• Maintain and act as a subject matter expert on the job descriptions that accurately reflect job classifications for assigned client groups.
• Co- Chair Job Evaluation, as applicable;
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements established by legislation and outlined in board policy.

Minimum Requirements:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in a related field, e.g. human resources, labour relations or business administration – or comparable work experience.
• 3 years’ related experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Superior customer service skills when interacting with employees and managers and supervisors and senior staff
• Strong technical writing skills. Proven ability to create system and process documentation in a clear and concise manner.
• Superior time management skills; strong ability to prioritize and follow through on deliverables

Desirable Assets:

• School Board experience
• Experience in a unionized setting

Salary Range: PASS – Level 6, $72,821 – $85,673 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment

Hours of Work: Permenant full-time: 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location(s): Catholic Education Centre, 35 Weber St., Kitchener

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Applicants must attach diplomas/certificates required for this position to the resume in order to be considered a candidate for the position.

Application Process:

Applicants are required to apply directly through Apply to Education at: https://wcdsb.simplication.com

Applytoeducation assistance, contact 1-877-900-5627 (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process, identify your qualifications and abilities, such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume, covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/how-to-apply/

Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2023 at 4 PM

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print, please email [email protected] If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process, please contact us at (519) 578-3677, extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB, we are committed to respecting your privacy, and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Board’s Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at 519-578-3660 Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.