Human Resources Consultant II

About the role

The Vancouver Police Department is seeking a Human Resources Consultant II to provide expert advice and support on complex employee and labour relations matters.

Tasks

• Working with managers, employees and union representatives, this role covers performance management, progressive discipline, attendance and disability management, recruitment and selection, and employee concerns.
• The consultant helps ensure HR practices are applied consistently and comply with employment legislation, collective agreements and departmental policies.
• The successful candidate will build strong working relationships across the organization, advise managers on HR issues, and conduct workplace assessments and investigations, including preparing final investigation reports.
• The role also involves resolving workplace conflicts, supporting HR programs and projects, maintaining HR records and tracking data, and conducting research to improve organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• University degree or diploma in business administration, specializing in human resource management, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience advising managers in a unionized environment on performance and probation management, attendance and disability management, and complaints.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and writing final reports, interpreting collective agreements and employment legislation, and advising on HR policies and procedures.
• Preferred assets: Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation, experience managing grievances, and SAP experience, including reporting.
• Candidates should have strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

• Temporary full-time, one-year exempt position

Location

• 3585 Graveley Street