HR Manager, Health, Well-Being, and Benefits

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 104,043 to 118,231 per year

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Manager, Health, Well-Being and Benefits oversees the strategic management of employee well-being initiatives, health promotion, occupational and non-occupational disability management, and benefits administration. This position assumes a lead role in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of a health and well-being strategy to support the achievement of VIU’s mission, goals, and objectives. The Manager leads the Employee Health, Well-Being, and Benefits team, with a strong focus on fostering a healthy workplace culture while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and collective agreements provisions. This position will handle sensitive and complex processes and work closely with employees at all levels of the institution, following established procedures to provide a high level of communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The Manager is responsible for setting the strategic priorities for the Health, Well-Being and Benefits team ensuring alignment with HR’s strategic direction.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Specialized training in and sound knowledge of health promotion, disability management or vocational rehabilitation, and disability accommodations. Professional designation such as RRP, CDMP, CRTWC or similar, or willing to obtain. Minimum six years of progressively senior experience in employee well-being, ability management, or HR specialist role, preferably in a unionized public sector environment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Strong leadership skills and solid experience in developing team performance, learning and growth.
Highly developed communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and manage sensitive employee issues and emergent/critical incidents with tact, diplomacy and expertise while protecting the confidentiality of information.
Demonstrated skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation and coaching in complex work situations.
Proficiency with HRIS, case management software, and Microsoft 365 including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to create well-structured, clear, and compelling written content that resonates with a diverse audience and promotes organizational well-being initiatives.
Solid knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of disability management and evidence-informed practice, including case management, attendance awareness, early intervention, stay-at-work and return-to-work programs.
Thorough knowledge of legislation such as the BC Human Rights Code, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and relevant aspects of the Workers Compensation Act.
Knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, and labour relations principles and practices.
Proven track record of developing and implementing well-being initiatives; experience in managing benefit programs, including disability management.
Sound analytical thinking, strategic planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Ability to respond to situations with a calm and steady focused approach.
Demonstrated investment in personal health and wellness activities that help foster a healthy workplace culture.
Proficiency with HRIS, case management software, and Microsoft 365 including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to create well-structured, clear, and compelling written content that resonates with a diverse audience and promotes organizational well-being initiatives.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with over 12,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.