Human Resources Advisor

Overview

At Maximus, we share an authentic desire to do something meaningful to help others succeed. We apply our deep operational expertise, technology innovation, and digitally enabled citizen engagement in new ways and help governments solve complex problems.

Maximus has been reinventing the way government agencies engage with citizens and are sought out by governments to solve complex problems. By supporting various Healthcare Administration, Employment and Citizen service programs worldwide in the United States, Australia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Our mission is to affect fundamental change in the lives of every individual with whom we engage and at every touchpoint. But ultimately, what we do is improve people’s lives. And that is a testament to the ingenuity, commitment, and compassion everyone brings to their role at Maximus and their dedication to connecting citizens with the services they need from Government agencies.

Specific Skills

Highly proficient in using MS Word suite including, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Working knowledge of ADP, Avature and Cornerstone would be an asset.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients at all levels of the organization and influence decisions.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and oral) skills.
Self-starter and able to work in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize effort and manage multiple projects and initiatives concurrently.
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive utilizing well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative team player with demonstrated professional and emotional maturity and judgment to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact.
Solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to the human resources field, particularly as they pertain to recruitment, performance management, compensation, and employee/labour relations.
Solid knowledge of the relevant policies, employment standards and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

The HR Advisor provides exceptional support to the business. The HR Advisor will play a key role in enabling leaders to manage their teams effectively. They will act as a consultant and business partner to their assigned client groups. Working collaboratively and utilizing a client-focused approach, the HR Advisor will contribute to the service delivery of the business by providing guidance and support on all things HR. Your typical week at Maximus

Coach and advise leaders on key areas such as: Talent Review, recruitment; legislative matters, collective agreement language, performance management, attendance management, terminations, HR policy application and interpretation, compensation, learning and development, disability management and employee relations.
Work with leadership, ensuring they are compliant with Human Rights, Employment Equity, Occupational Health and Safety, and Employment and Labour Legislation in multiple provinces.
Maintain a strong and collaborative working relationship with our union partner.
Participate in joint labour management meetings and various sub-committees.
Develop and facilitate leadership workshops.
Participate in the development and implementation of organization-wide programs and initiatives.
Manage and monitor various HR programs.
Maintain and foster business relationships to enable collaboration with all levels of the organization ensuring a high level of customer service.
Work with leaders to encourage and foster a high performing culture.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Use business insights to drive change in people management practices.
Lead and participate in special workgroups to increase technical capability and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture within the team.

Additional Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience working in the Human Resources field
At least 3 years’ experience working in Human Resources in a unionized environment
Experience working with and interpreting Collective Agreement
Experience working within various employment legislation such as Provincial Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation, etc
Experience working within Employment Standards Acts in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Prince Edwards Island would be an asset
CHRP (Certified Human Resource Professional) designation would be an asset
Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check