TEMPORARY, HR ADVISOR - Jobs in Burnaby, BC

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HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISOROct 26, 2022 to Dec 31, 2023 or return of incumbentTemporary, 1.00FTEThe Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish.The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the District is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.The District is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join its Human Resources Team. T he Human Resources Advisor functions as part of Human Resources and is involved in all aspects of HR. The HR Advisor is the first point of contact for assigned client groups. The HR Advisor acts with independence, discretion, judgment and initiative in providing timely and accurate information and advice on policies, procedures, administrative and operational issues and collective agreementsA Human Resources Advisor in Burnaby:Provides Collective Agreement interpretations with respect to the CUPE and /or BTA (within established guidelines)Assists and advises managers, administrators, and employees with respect to HR processes, compensation practices, employee benefits, training and development, recruitment, and interpretation of District policies within assigned client groupsSupports and guides managers/administrators through employee relation practicesProvides advice and/or direction on sick leave and attendance managementCo-ordinates and administers recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation activities ensuring all applicable District policies, procedures and acceptable practices are followed.Reviews applications, prepares short lists, participates or lead interviews, organizes job bulletins, staffing reports, communication with management, and offering position to successful candidate.Administers and oversees staffing activities relating to employees (i.e., retirement, seniority lists, conversion lists, layoff processes, letters of appointment, salary placements, leaves, orientation, data entry etc.)Responsible for the ongoing administration and management of HR database for new, current and terminated employees.Interfaces with Finance and Payroll Services on matters related to HR, and participate in various committees/projects as assignedPerforms other related duties as requested.Qualifications:Degree/Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum three to five years of relevant work experience in Human Resources in a school district or other unionized environment is requiredExperience with Office 365 and/or MS OfficeExperience in recruitment, benefits administration, leave management, collective agreement interpretation, and human resources information systems (HRIS)Exceptional communication and customer service skillsSound ability in judgement and decision making and dealing with sensitive and confidential informationRespectful and collaborative focus in interactions with others, including union representativesCPHR designation is an assetIf you have the following qualifications, and are an advocate for public education, we welcome your application, please provide: a cover letter, detailed resume including professional credentials, and a minimum of three current references to makeafuture.ca by 4:00pm on October 21, 2022Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School DistrictQuick Apply

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