Job Description: Human Resources Consultant

Organization: Niagara Region
Location: Thorold, Ontario (Ontario)
Job Category: Job Posting
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $ $103,410.00 - $121,660.00 - Annual Salary

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Human Resources Consultant

Job Title: Human Resources Consultant

Job Opening ID: 41525

Business Unit: Corporate Administration

Location: Headquarters Campbell West

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Salary Grade: 8

Post Date: 2025-02-12

# Required: 1

Division: Human Resources

Standard Hours: 35.00 / week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $103,410.00 - $121,660.00

Closing Date: 2025-02-25

IMPORTANT NOTICES AND AMENDMENTS

SALARY IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW

This position currently falls within our hybrid model, allowing the employee to typically work a minimum of 50% of your time at your regular work location and the other 50% of time at home.

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectations.

ABOUT US

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to diversity@niagararegion.ca. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email myhr@niagararegion.ca

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Don’t have every qualification?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director Human Resources, the Human Resources Consultant is responsible for providing client focused HR strategy, operational guidance and programs that are aligned with the corporate people strategy, as well as corporate and departmental strategies.

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent.
Additional certifications or diplomas in Human Resource Management is preferred.

Knowledge

8 years’ experience in Human Resources within multiple functional HR areas.
Above includes 3 years management level experience.
10 ears’ experience in Human Resources within multiple functional HR areas, including Municipal sector is preferred.
Above includes 5 years management level experience is preferred.
Professional certificate in Human Resources, such as the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), or equivalent.
Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the development and execution of people strategies, working closely with Departmental business partners to understand their business drivers and provide integrated people solutions supporting their business objectives and people requirements (45% of time).
Advises and develops strategies on succession planning, career planning, staff development and learning, and attraction/redeployment to ensure the client has the necessary talent in place for current and future needs.
Consults with Managers in the development of performance coaching and development programs, advising on a range of human resources issues and solutions, conducting team facilitation sessions, and advising on return-to-work programs to ensure the client has successfully performing teams and staff.
Provides leadership, advice and guidance on business planning & organizational issues in support of strategic and operational objectives and people management strategies (30% of time).
Leads client based strategic HR projects (or the HR portion of a larger operational project) that are complex and/or multifaceted in nature.
Influences client on HR projects while levering HR competency or subject matter expertise.
Facilitates succession planning initiatives for client groups, in partnership with OD.
Provides HR leadership in Client Group organizational change.
Provides support and technical expertise to facilitate the integration of HR programs and services (15% of time).
Provides insights to the HR specialist areas on the unique needs of client business, work cultures, and operational opportunities/risks in order to support the development, launch, and ongoing maintenance of key HR programs.
Advocates on behalf of the clients and on behalf of HR to facilitate consistency in practice, sound solutions, and a high degree of collaboration between HR and business partners.
Consults with competency areas for relevant implications of Organizational Design work (e.g., Total Rewards for Compensation/Cost impacts), ensuring all relevant HR competency areas are updated on issues that may impact their teams.
Provides research and metrics analysis, presentation, and recommendations (10% of time).
Interprets, evaluates, and diagnoses effectiveness and efficiencies, using client group people metrics.
Presents client people metrics, themes, recommended actions, and interventions with management teams.
Supports long-term HR strategic planning efforts with clients, using metrics.
Recommends the introduction of new metrics as required.
Performs ad-hoc analysis to support client’s business and HR program delivery.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Special Requirements

In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.

Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.

May be required to support emergency operations under the incident management structure, at the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director.

Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values of service, honesty, choice, partnership, and respect.

HOW TO APPLY

To view the full job description and requirements, visit our Careers page - Job Opening # 41525

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges...today!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application no later than February 25, 2025, before midnight by visiting our ‘Careers’ page at www.niagararegion.ca. We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Link: https://careers.niagararegion.ca/psp/careers/EMPLOYEE/PSFT_HR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1002&JobOpeningId=41525&PostingSeq=1

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca

Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215

Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511

In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department

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