Hr Advisor Jobs

Position Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Vancouver (Hybrid)

Reports To: Vice President, People & Culture (HR)

Global University Systems (GUS) is focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive, and diverse education organisations. GUS is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS delivers a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at one of our institutions– whether on campus in Europe, North America, or even in their own home – they’re joining a network of 100,000 students worldwide. When you decide to work with GUS, you will be joining an industry leading, global organisation that has a reach in over 150 different countries.

Primary Purpose

The incumbent will coordinate and administer general HR activities across the GUS Canada brands. This position functions in an environment where considerable attention to detail and the ability to handle highly confidential material is required. The position is expected to be customer service-oriented and exhibit a high degree of diplomacy and discretion.

Specific Responsibilities

The HR Advisor position is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the company:

Recruitment:

• Undertake end-to-end recruitment activities to attract and onboard right-fit candidates including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, coordinating interviews with line managers, contacting references and drafting offer letters.
• Select the most qualified candidates and maintain relationships with employment agencies
• Review and modify pay structures based on external markets as per benchmark studies.
• Assisting Managers decide on salaries to offer to new hires

Employee policies & benefits:

• Draft and revise policies and ensure they are well communicated to team members.
• Maintaining and updating the company’s employee handbook and policies in accordance with all provincial and federal requirements, training and educating staff where necessary.
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries related to policy interpretation, processes, and programs; escalates matters as required.
• Assist in the implementation of new policies and procedures.

HR Operations:

• Ensure professional development plans are implemented (if any).
• Manage the benefits administration from enrolling, removing employees, reviewing and analyzing plans.
• Coordinate learning & development processes.
• Provides support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolves any issues that may arise.
• Maintain employee documentation in a central database and prepare monthly HR reports.
• Advise and support leaders on team relations related issues by answering questions, giving directions, escalating issues, and offering solutions as appropriate
• Work with line managers and management to develop employee training manuals.
• Be well-versed in laws and regulations regarding hiring and terminating
• Manage termination-related matters and prepare termination letters
• Administer and monitor Performance Assessment process.
• Support HRBPs with progressive discipline policy.
• Handle employee life-cycle events i.e. probation confirmation, transfer, etc.

Employee engagement:

• Guide and support managers on good people practices and organisational change initiatives.
• Proactively build high engagement culture in the organization by way of interventions as per various organization survey outcomes.
• Help organize social events and programs to help teams build bonds.
• Work with our local leadership teams to foster a safe and positive work environment.
• Support & deliver the engagement activities for all GUS Canada brand.
• Manage special HR projects, policy updates, mental health & staff wellbeing activities and employment legislation updates as required.
• Work with various functional leads to help coach and develop management and leadership skills critical for scaling the organization.

HR reporting:

• Document the “as is” process models, compare them to the “to be” process models and determine the necessary steps for change.
• Identify and implement internal process improvements for all HR and Administrative operations, as well as own any initiatives in support of improving employee relations.
• Tracks key HR metrics; compiles reports and presentations and provides recommendations as assigned.
• Keeps current with relevant employment-related legislation and HR trends and best practices to ensure relevancy and compliance.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Strong Excel and Power Point knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Relevant Recruitment Training.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and organize multiple tasks effectively and to see them through to timely completion.
• Proven ability to build positive customer relationship at all levels.
• Experience in with working with C Level Employees.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Excellent time and self-management.
• Experience with graphic design and/or Canva an asset.
• Experience facilitating engagement events.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with HR concentration.
• General understanding of employment standards and legislation.
• CPHR preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of HR Administrative experience.
• Experience in full cycle recruitment.

Diversity and Inclusivity Statement

Global University Systems is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Global University Systems recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, GUS will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected]