Human Resources Operations Lead

Job Summary

The HR Operations Lead is responsible for planning supporting and managing operations and services for the Human Resources Department office. This includes operational planning event planning and management communications monitoring the divisional budget records management and working with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner. The HR Operations Lead provides oversight and recommendations on programs linked to institutional HR initiatives and to the department.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or related field required
• Three (3) years senior office administration experience preferably in a post-secondary environment or similar complex organization
• Proven ability to work with minimal or no supervision multi-task and work to tight deadlines with conflicting priorities
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Able to exercise a high level of professionalism including tact discretion and diplomacy when dealing with diverse internal/external individuals and groups
• Demonstrated experience and skill handling information and situations of a highly confidential and/or sensitive nature
• Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills including writing for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to manage/reconcile budgets and analyze financial reports
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed proactive and discrete
• Experience in event and/or project management
• Knowledge and understanding of post-secondary policies and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of various software applications primarily Microsoft Office Outlook calendar/mail and Adobe Emburse Adele Banner and FAST.

UFV LEADERSHIP PROFICIENCIES

• Create and implement plans - shape align and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
• Lead change Remain flexible adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
• Inspire and develop talent - Invest in developing yourself staff and faculty effective teams and our culture of excellence.
• Make effective decisions - Make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstance.
• Infuse Indigenization Equity Diversity and Inclusion Lead by example valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the applcation deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.