HR Adminstrator - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title HR AdminstratorDepartment/Unit Human ResourcesLocation HalifaxPosting Number S434-22Employee Group DPMGPosition Type TermDuration of Contract (if applicable) 12 monthsEmployment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary $48,529 - $64,821 per annumClassification ADM-04Provisional StatementThis is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.Job SummaryHuman Resources is committed to a vision where employees are engaged, supported, and inspired to achieve excellence at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Associate Director, Employee Relations, the HR Administrator will provide support to the Grant-Paid Employment and Employee Relations HR Consultants, as well as the broader university community on inquiries/issues pertaining to non-academic positions (NSGEU, DPMG, CCS, Grant-Paid).Key Responsibilities

• Provide general guidance and support to departments, principal investigators, faculty and departmental administrators on a variety of HR matters, such as performance management processes, vacation and sick leave accrual, in accordance with the appropriate collective agreement article(s), handbook or employment guide.
• Using available templates as guidance, provide advice to managers on drafting correspondence from coaching /counseling letters to disciplinary letters, and instructions on next steps in managing employees, while ensuring collective agreements, handbook rules are adhered to.
• Complete appointment letters for all non-competition appointments using prescribed templates.
• Liaise with other units of Human Resources to ensure consistent practice and circulation of information and serve as a conduit for problem-solving where many service areas may be involved.
• Provide support to hiring managers and grant paid organizations on their recruitment needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on developing job content and review and edit grant-paid job postings, ensuring alignment with standard posting format, brand standards and appropriate qualifications.

NoteThe successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.Required Qualifications

• Diploma in human resources plus three years of related human resource administration experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Exceptional communication skills, especially with a broad and diverse group of contacts.
• High level attention to detail, accuracy and analytical skills.
• A strong sense of initiative and organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, as well as online applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team as well as being able to balance and manage multiple priorities in a high volume setting.

Assets

• Experience working in a unionized environment is strongly preferred

Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Service
• Relationship Building

Additional InformationDalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.Application ConsiderationApplications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.Diversity StatementDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Date 10/28/2022Close Date 11/07/2022Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply

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