Director, Human Resources

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Director, Human Resources

Apply remote type This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, however, may be subject to change due to operational requirements.

locations UBC Vancouver Campus

time type Full time

posted on Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id JR20588 Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - Excluded M&P

Job Profile

XMP - Human Resources, Level D2

Job Title

Director, Human Resources

Department

Executive Leadership | Dean of Arts Office

Compensation Range

$9,859.25 - $15,380.75 CAD Monthly

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a 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.

Posting End Date

April 22, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job Description Summary

The Director, Human Resources brings comprehensive strategic leadership, strategic planning and operational human resources direction by developing and implementing innovative and creative human resources strategies, programs and practices designed to provide an exceptional workplace for faculty and staff.

Organizational Status

This position reports directly to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, takes direction on Faculty Affairs issues from the Associate Dean, Faculty.

Work Performed

Executive Leadership

• Provides strategic leadership and expertise in identifying issues and objectives, evaluating organizational impact, introducing innovative new initiatives to move strategic plans forward, establishing priorities, planning, development, communication and implementation of comprehensive Human Resources strategies, programs, practices and processes that are responsive to the diversity of academic disciplines and cultural landscape within the Faculty of Arts.

• Provides senior professional leadership, expertise, knowledge, creativity and strategic advice to enable Faculty of Arts departments, schools and cultural venues to define, meet and measure their HR goals.

• Leads, develops, recommends and implements organizational changes and strategic priorities to meet new initiatives and evolving needs of the Faculty including developing strategies on appropriate short- and long-range commitments.

• Leads or directs the development and implementation of programs, practices and policies to support the achievement of the FOA s goals and strategic direction.

• Creates opportunities for collaboration and partnering across organizational boundaries, including developing cross functional project teams, developing mechanisms that support open sharing of expertise and knowledge and fostering an environment of mentorship and inclusivity.

• Leads and develops career and development opportunities for managers in FOA including projects that promote FOA and UBC strategic plans or secondments that leverages skills and knowledge across the Faculty.

• Leads and manages a team of professional and support staff including establishing priorities and objectives, allocating necessary resources, coaching and managing staff performance, and providing training and development opportunities.

• Leads, develops and implements effective HR customer service to FOA, establishing priorities and maintaining focus and direction to ensure objectives are met.

• Provides strategic advice, guidance and recommendations to the Dean and the senior leadership and management team (including Associate/Assistant Deans, Heads/Directors and unit managers) on complex human resources management and employee relations, policies, and practices.

• Provides leadership to the Faculty’s Health and Safety team, ensuring compliance with Worksafe and internal safety policies.

Faculty Affairs

• Provides strategic advice on all aspects of faculty affairs matters to the Dean, Associate Dean, Faculty and other senior leadership members to ensure that a Faculty-wide framework for supporting the strategic planning and management of faculty recruitment, retention, promotion and professional development is in place.

• Develops policies and procedures that govern faculty recruitment, appointment, reappointment, promotion and tenure processes in the Faculty of Arts; interprets the provisions and implementation of the UBC/UBCFA Collective Agreement.

• Provides guidance and expertise to the senior leadership on a wide range of increasingly complex faculty HR matters.

• Works with, Faculty Relations and senior management to advise, collaborate and resolve complex faculty affairs issues. Represent the Faculty in interactions with UBC and external legal counsel in faculty member disputes.

University collaboration

• Collaborates with senior Human Resources colleagues and partners across UBC (and externally as appropriate) to support a coordinated and integrated approach to human resource services and to leverage opportunities throughout the UBC campus.

• Represent the University, Human Resources, and the Faculty when meeting with union and various employee group representatives.

• Participates as the FOA Human Resources representative on various university committees.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

As a key senior member of the Faculty s leadership team, the Director, Human Resources will work with a high degree of independence and responsibility. Accuracy and consistency are critical. Errors in this portfolio affect the credibility and integrity of the Faculty of Arts.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of eight to nine years of related experience including at least three years of demonstrated management leadership experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualification

Experience with union and non-union staff as well as with faculty members in a university setting preferred. Experience in a large multi-layered, complex unionized public sector organization an asset Thorough knowledge of current human resources management practices specifically in organizational development and leading and developing teams. Knowledge of current Human Resource Management best practices. Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation governing employers. Knowledge of the University s Human Resources and financial policies, procedures and systems preferred. Effective and proven abilities in the areas of leadership development, strategic planning, presentation, organizational and negotiation skills are required. Outstanding communication and problem solving skills including listening, facilitating, coaching, reflecting and resolving. Proven ability to lead, direct and inspire teams, committees and individuals with diverse, individualized skills and personalities and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, staff and unions. Ability to foster the long-term learning and development of staff through coaching, performance development and mentoring. Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines within allocated time and resources. Ability to exercise tact, discretion and sound judgment at all times. Computer experience required (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, experience with databases).

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.