Union/Affiliation:
Administrative Professional Excluded Staff Pay range:
$113,609 to $147,084 annually SFU Department Descr:
Faculty Relations Position Grade:
13 # of openings:
1 Biweekly Hours:
72 Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Reporting jointly to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic on all academic matters and to the Vice-President People, Equity and Inclusion on matters related to equity and employee experience, Faculty Relations leads employer relations with the SFU Faculty Association bargaining unit and directs and administers all employment-related processes associated with the faculty career life cycle.
About the Role
The Director, Faculty Relations Systems provides leadership and vision in the planning, development, implementation, and management of complex, multi-year Faculty Relations projects to provide solutions, systems and business process improvements. The Director leads the management, development and optimization of systems in Faculty Relations to integrate departmental goals and objectives with the fluctuating business needs of the SFU community and the broader needs of the University. As a member of the senior management team, the role provides consultation, advice and support to the Executive Director to advance on strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline and ten years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including complex business analysis and three years of experience in employee and labour relations, recruitment and retention, compensation administration, supervision of staff and a professional HR designation at the leadership level (CPHR) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Excellent knowledge of employment and labour legislation and government policies and application of collective agreements.
- Excellent knowledge of enterprise level Information Systems and standard office applications.
- Excellent knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis.
- Excellent knowledge of recruitment, retention, and employee and labour relations.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):
- 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
- And more!
*Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.