human resources adviser Verified

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate human resources policies and programs
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of human resources policies, benefit programs and collective agreements
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Mediate labour disputes and grievances
• Oversee the classification and rating of occupations
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Administer benefit employment equity and other human resources programs
• Manage contracts
• Co-ordinate employee performance and appraisal programs
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Research employee benefits and health and safety practices and recommend changes
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Hire, train and supervise staff
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Recruit and hire staff
• Coaching
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills