Acting Human Resources Representative (Employee & Labour Relations) - 9 months contract

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees.

In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages.

Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB.

The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Job Summary

Reporting to assigned Employee and Labour Relations Partners, the HR Representative position will work collaboratively within a team to support a large client group including teaching, non-teaching, management and casual employee groups.

The successful applicant will support the full employee life cycle including wage and salary administration; leave administration and termination and retirement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include : Automation and documentation of processes; participation in continuous improvement initiatives;
• preparing emails, memos, letters, reports and responding to queries, concerns, and issues (email, calls or in person); conducting research and gathering information;
• maintaining files and documentation; providing clarification on policies, procedures, processes, collective agreements and legislation;

providing training, support and guidance; liaising with schools and departments to obtain / provide information and other related duties as assigned.

The successful applicant may be required to work a flexible work week during peak workload periods; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Diploma / Certificate / Degree related to Human Resources or successfully complete the following two (2) HR Courses : HR Management and Labour / Industrial Relations
• Minimum one year directly related experience in Human Resources within a multi-union environment
• Working knowledge and experience with HRIS (Vista) to prepare and analyze reports and process employee life cycle events in accordance with policies, procedures, collective agreements and terms and conditions and understanding of payroll, benefits and pension
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, documenting workflow processes and providing training and support
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, decision making, troubleshooting, technical and analytical skills
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with limited supervision and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated effective coordination, organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, HRIS, SharePoint)
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System is an asset
• Knowledge of relevant collective agreements, legislations, HR best practices and Board policies and procedures
• Knowledge of education sector preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-oppression and working in a diverse school community and / or work environment Record of satisfactory-on-the-job performance while employed by the Peel District School Board

Careers with the Peel District School Board

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-RacismThe Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment.

We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel.

We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.

based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance. We are also committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

Criminal Background Check Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check prior to commencing employment.

Please review the requirements for the Criminal Background Check.We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only be contacting candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.

All communication to applicants regarding this job posting, including an invitation to complete skills assessments and / or a job interview if applicable, will be made through email.

Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their email as listed on their TalentLink account.Land AcknowledgementThe land upon which we work, live and sustain ourselves is the ancestral and treaty lands of the Miichizaagiig Anishinaabek also known today as the Mississaugas of the Credit, the rightful caretakers and title holders of this land.

We also recognize the rich pre-contact history and relationships which include the Anishinaabek and the Onkwehonwe. Since European Contact, this land continues to be home to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

As responsible community members, we value the diversity, dignity and worth of all people. Colonialism displaced and dispossessed Indigenous peoples of their ancestral lands and continues to deny their basic human rights, dignities and freedoms.

We are committed to learning true history to reconcile, make reparations and fulfill our treaty obligations to the Original Peoples and our collective responsibilities to the land, water, animals, and each other for future generations.

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Additional Notes

Preference will be given to qualified members of the Administrative Staff Group (ASG).

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