MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City', is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.
Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada's oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small-town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca
Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join the Human Resources Department as Manager, Human Resources.

Closing Date: Friday May 16, 2025, at 4:30 PM
Position Type: Temporary Full-time (Leave Backfill - 1 year term)
Department: Human Resources
File Number: SV25-53
Number of Positions: One (1)
Hours of Work: 35 hours, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Employee Group: Administrative Group
Salary/Rate of Pay: Grade 6 ($116,579.97-$138,786.51)
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Director of People & Corporate Services, the Manager, Human Resources is responsible for assisting with the development and management of a full range of human resource services and strategies required to support the HR team and to align with the vision and goals of the City of Belleville. The HR Manager will be responsible for ensuring client delivery and for overseeing the effective day-to-day operation of the department. The Manager, Human Resources, is also responsible for supporting the design, development and delivery of training and development, wellness, diversity and consulting programs and services as well as talent management to the organization.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will:

• Work closely with departments to understand their business and HR needs to better serve them.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and analysis of the department's key performance measures.
• Work with the Director of People & Corporate Services in ensuring the creation and implementation of Human Resource policies and practices that are aligned and consistent with the organization.
• Provide directions to ensure that issue resolution processes are streamlined, and decisions are consistent with respect to client issues, policies, and practices.
• Work with the Director to develop and implement many key HR initiatives, practices, and policies.
• Assist the Director in providing direction, leadership and coaching to the HR team to ensure strong and reliable client service delivery and business partnering that meets the needs of the organization and client.
• Create development plans to ensure that the competencies and skills of the team are sufficient to meet current and future needs.
• Provides advice on complex human resource and leadership related issues. This includes employee relations, disability management, health and safety, total compensation, recruitment, staff development/training, legal compliance, privacy legislation, etc., ensuring consistency with city human resources policies, procedures, and legislative bodies.
• Oversees the management of the collective agreements for all Unions. Engages in proactive labour relations practices with union leadership through meaningful consultation and creative problem-solving techniques. Drafts non-routine correspondence on issues arising out of the collective agreement. Advises Departments and supervisors on contract interpretation and complex employee relations.
• Investigates, addresses, and resolves employee/labour relations issues, including disciplinary matters. Makes decisions or effective recommendations on matters involving possible discipline, discharge, and probationary termination.
• Actively participates in the performance evaluation process by coaching managers/supervisors, assisting with performance development plans and implementing actions required under those plans.
• Supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, through the demonstrated commitment to the Workplace Inclusion Charter's programs, initiatives and behaviors designed to foster an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming work environment.
• Takes a lead role in the monitoring and development of staff orientation and training, and skills development initiatives. Engages in the development of staff appreciation and recognition programs and activities.
• Assesses staff training and development needs and ensures that employees receive training required to improve and sustain successful performance.
• Working closely with the Director and department staff, assume a leading role with respect to the design, development and implementation of the organization's talent management strategy including the development and implementation of a talent management framework, succession planning, core and management competency development and retention strategies. Ensure that Human Resources programs align with the direction and objectives.
• Provide insight, guidance and thought leadership to clients to support them in finding effective solutions to their people related issues.
• Serve as the Acting Director of Human Resources in the absence of the Director of People & Corporate Services.

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• A University degree, specializing in human resources or business.
• Sound knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of human resources administration, including labour relations, particularly within a municipal setting.
• Knowledge of current employment and labour legislation and application.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight years' relevant work experience in a fast-paced Human Resources Department, preferably in a unionized environment, combined with supervisory experience.
• Broad expertise in the area of human resource management fundamentals including relevant legislation, recruitment, wellness, consulting, talent management, labour relations, learning and development, diversity, compensation, human behaviour.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of human resources policies and practices as well as relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships and gain credibility across all levels of employees Strong influencing, coaching, mentoring, leadership, and facilitation skills.
• Professionalism, confidence, and strong client service focus.
• Strong people management skills, change management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, direct, and motivate individuals and teams to achieve objectives.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, organizational awareness and political acuity including the ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization, union officials, elected officials, and the public to achieve desired objectives.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills as well as the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Diversity and inclusion competence- understand and support the organization's diversity framework and direction and show respect for individuals and their differences.
• Results orientation- understanding which results are important and focusing efforts and resources towards the delivery and achievement of those results.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Team leadership- Ability to effectively lead and motivate a work team to ensure staff satisfaction as well as the effective delivery of services against stated objectives and in alignment with the organization's direction.
• Staff engagement- Ability to develop and coach staff, providing timely feedback and recognition in order to ensure staff development, engagement, satisfaction and productivity.
• Ability to actively promote and support the corporate vision, direction, and priorities.
• Ability to anticipate and prepare for problems and opportunities not readily apparent to others, taking action to create opportunities or avoid potential problems.
• Change leadership- Ability to lead and to manage change initiatives through completion, assessing and addressing barriers to success, developing people strategies that support the change agenda, and advising and supporting leaders throughout the change process. Ability to energize and lead groups forward in support of a change initiative.
• Strategic Thinking-Ability to think in a broad sense about organizational issues and identify key or underlying issues in complex organizational situations. Ability to identify priorities and opportunities for the organization, develop necessary work plans and align daily work with the direction and values of the organization.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary
• OMERS Pension Plan
• Opportunity to enter into a hybrid work arrangement subject to applicable policies and approvals, following the successful completion of the probationary period
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer

HOW TO APPLY:
www.belleville.ca/careers
We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.
Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver's abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.
The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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