Intermediate Generalist, Human Resources

Job Type:

Employee

Duration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):

18

Job Family:

Human Resources Operations

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Human Resources and Faculty Payroll

Campus:

Roger Guindon Hall

Union Affiliation:

N/A

Date Posted:

January 15, 2024

Closing Date:

January 26, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

Non-Union Grade NC7 - 35 hrs

Salary Range:

$76,514.00 - $93,144.00

About the Faculty of Medicine
Welcome to the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, the first and largest bilingual medical faculty in Canada. Our learners have access to state-of-the art facilities and specialized institutions as they learn alongside world-class physicians and scientists. Consistently ranked among the top 10 medical schools in Canada, our faculty is among the top faculties of medicine in the world for research impact in biomedical and health sciences.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist provides advisory services to corporate or strategic HR Managers within a designated faculty or service on matters involving recruitment and selection, classification, performance and development management, labour relations, training and development, benefits, health and safety and other HR functions. This position provides input to integrate HR related policies and processes with the faculty/service’s strategic direction and initiatives. The HR Generalist analyzes problems and issues to identify and recommend appropriate intervention and implement solutions. As a trusted consultant, the HR Generalist works with the management team to address their human resources needs through an analysis of short, medium and long term requirements, the implementation of best practices, recommendations, developing plans to address issues and monitoring results.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Integration of HR Processes: Responsible for the integration of human resources management processes and systems in the designated faculty/service planning or management framework. Develop and maintain an in depth understanding of both legislated and University of Ottawa human resources policies, procedures and practices and their impact on faculty/service’s operations. Participates in the development of local HR processes and practices and ensures their contribution to the achievement of faculty objectives.

Advisory Services: Provide consulting services and support to Directors, Managers and Supervisors on complex issues related to all areas of human resources management. Identify human resources management problems/issues/implications associated with operational plans and recommend solutions that meet the faculty/service’s needs.

Recruitment and Selection: Coordinate all aspects pertaining to the posting and selection process in accordance with relevant human resources policy and procedures and collective agreements.

Labour Relations: Provide advice and support to HR management on all areas of employee relations, including matters involving discipline, performance, attendance, and other conflict situations. May conduct investigations to recommend appropriate actions including disciplinary/administrative measures and probation extensions. In support to the management team, may participate in grievance resolution processes at stage one (1). In collaboration with the management team and central Labour Relations, address and resolve issues related to accommodation, disability management, harassment and other health and safety issues. May participate in collective bargaining and in negotiation committees.

Orientation and On-boarding: Promote understanding and acceptance of University HR policies, programs, processes and practices by providing information during new employee orientation sessions and by providing information to staff on the need and reasons for specific policies/procedures and how they can contribute to the achievement of faculty/service objectives.

Training and Development: Support managers in their evaluation of employees’ needs in relation to training and professional development and monitor training activities. Collaborate with managers to develop training plans to address shortfalls, review the adequacy of selected delivery mechanisms and recommend adjustments to training schedules, priorities and mechanisms. Prepares reports on training activities within the faculty.

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