Senior Human Resources Manager – Advisory, VPFO HR

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At UBC we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research innovation and learning for all faculty staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
The Senior Human Resources Manager Advisory provides leadership and oversight for the design implementation and continuous improvement of strategic human resources programs within the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) portfolio. The role is responsible for advancing strategic workforce planning talent management organizational development performance enablement employee engagement labour relations and equity diversity and inclusion initiatives to build a high-performing future-ready organization.

Reporting to the Director HR VPFO the Senior Manager collaborates closely with the Senior Human Resources Manager Performance Central HR teams and senior leadership across the VPFO to translate university-wide strategies into tailored programs and practices. This role partners with department leaders to identify organizational needs develop strategic HR solutions and build leadership and staff capabilities in alignment with UBCs mission vision and values.

The Senior Manager leads a team responsible for the design and delivery of strategic HR initiatives and serves as an advisor and change agent across the portfolio.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Director Human Resources VP Finance & Operations. Serves as a key member of the VPFO HR leadership team and works in partnership with managers directors and senior leaders across VPFO. Collaborates closely with Employee Relations Talent Management and Learning Talent Acquisition Equity & Inclusion Office Mental Health & Wellbeing and other Central HR functions to ensure alignment and integration of strategic HR initiatives.

Work Performed
Provides leadership and strategic direction for the development and implementation of HR programs and initiatives that advance workforce planning labour relations talent management employee engagement organizational development and equity diversity and inclusion across the VPFO.
Provides leadership mentorship performance management and career development for HR Advisors and Organizational Development staff responsible for labour relations and delivering strategic HR initiatives.
Supports the HR Director and collaborates with the Senior Manager Operational HR to translate VPFO and University-wide people strategies into strategic programs resources and initiatives that advance organizational capability and culture.
Leads the development and execution of strategic workforce planning processes including environmental scanning skills gap analysis forecasting and succession planning to support long-term capability.
Provides strategic advice on labour relations including non-disciplinary investigations disciplinary grievances and collective bargaining. Participates in collective bargaining as required.
Provides strategic advice and support on organizational development initiatives including organizational design culture and change management to build readiness and resilience.
Oversees the design and continuous improvement of the performance management framework and provides strategic guidance to leaders to support effective goal setting feedback practices performance review process and performance development initiatives.
Leads the evaluation of employee engagement and well-being programs including survey analysis action planning and follow-up.
Champions equity diversity inclusion and belonging by embedding inclusive practices into HR programs resources and advice provided to leaders and teams.
Contributes to the design and implementation of learning strategies leadership development programs and mentoring initiatives that build capability and support career progression across the portfolio.
Provides expert advice and guidance to managers directors and senior leaders on talent management organizational development engagement strategies and workforce planning.
Leads continuous improvement efforts to optimize HR programs processes and resources in alignment with organizational needs and best practices.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with Central HR teams senior leadership and union representatives to ensure alignment and collaboration across all HR activities.
Remains current with emerging trends legislation and best practices in HR strategy organizational development and workforce planning applying this knowledge to guide initiatives and advise leaders.
Performs other related duties as required.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment or advice may result in missed strategic objectives ineffective programs or diminished trust in HR leadership. Poor alignment with institutional goals or inadequate planning may negatively impact employee engagement organizational capability and compliance with employment legislation.

Supervision Received
Reports to the Director Human Resources VP Finance & Operations. Works independently within broad strategic goals. Work is reviewed in terms of achievement of objectives and contribution to overall HR strategy.

Supervision Given
Manages a team of HR Advisors and Organizational Development and Engagement Specialists including performance management professional development and coaching/mentorship and provides leadership and guidance to strategic HR initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

University degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of seven to eight years of related experience including at least three years of experience in this area of specialization or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives including perspectives in conflict with ones own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing ones own awareness knowledge and skills related to equity diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Substantial experience in strategic human resources leadership within a complex unionized environment.
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is preferred
Demonstrated experience leading strategic HR initiatives such as workforce planning labour relations talent management organizational development and employee engagement in a large complex organization.
Proven ability to design and implement HR strategies and programs that align with organizational goals and culture.
Strong skills in consulting advising and influencing senior leaders on HR strategy and organizational change.
Experience overseeing strategic HR projects and managing teams responsible for program delivery and implementation.
Knowledge of employment legislation collective agreements and their impact on strategic HR practices.
Demonstrated commitment to equity diversity inclusion and well-being in HR strategy and culture initiatives.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and develop insights to support decision-making.
Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports presentations and recommendations for senior audiences.
Experience using HR information systems (e.g. Workday) and reporting tools to inform strategy and measure results.
Knowledge of generative AI and agentic AI uses cases for HR is an asset
Ability to manage multiple strategic projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.