The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from interested, qualified individuals for the team-oriented, full-time position of Human Resources Secretary.

Job Summary:

This is a full-time, non-bargaining (NBE) position within the Human Resources Department. This is a 12 month position 35 hours per week. Vacation will normally be scheduled during school breaks.

Salary : $51,487 - $60,569

Start Date: Immediately

What we offer: Extensive benefits

Enrolment in a defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Staff Wellness Resources

EAP Program

Competitive vacation days; plus, additional two-week paid Winter Break.Nature & Scope of Position:

Reporting to a Human Resources Officer, within the Human Resources Department, the successful applicant will be responsible for:

Administrative duties as required by the Human Resources Officer and Team, including (but not limited to): composing and processing letters, documents, tables, reports, etc., of a sensitive and confidential nature, preparation of materials as requested by negotiating team and/or other team members involved in the process of grievances, compiling data and preparing statistical reports, correspondence, etc.; mailings to staff and other stakeholders; and, maintaining accurate records of staff assignments.

Processing a variety of personnel actions using the Integrated Personnel/Payroll System (IPPS) accurately and expeditiously.

Providing information to staff regarding personnel-related matters, including benefits, leaves, etc. Assisting in the coordination process for new hires such as preparation of new hire paperwork for orientation, payroll, setting up new employee files and electronic records.

Monitoring documentation related to employment matters for consistency with contractual stipulations.

Take minutes at Joint Union Management meetings and other meetings as required.

Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a 3-year community college diploma in Business Administration/Human Resources or related field. Candidates with significant work experience considered equivalent to the educational requirement may also be given consideration for this position. Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is an asset.

A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Human Resources field preferably in the public sector and/or a multi-union environment.

Proficiency in the following: Word processing, spreadsheet, database, electronic mail and other relevant software programs such as IPPS or other integrated personnel/payroll management system. Candidates will be tested.

The successful candidate must demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, critical thinking and decision making skills, strong job and task planning abilities, interviewing, counseling and interpersonal skills, as well as a high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.

Experience working in and/or knowledge of the educational system is a valuable asset.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing, giving full particulars as to education, qualifications and experience by visiting www.applytoeducation.com no later than 4:00 PM, Friday May 3, 2024. Please note there is no fee to apply to this position. You must apply under the actual job posting number 3732068 (under Management and Professionals). In support of the Boards Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit descent may apply to fnmicareers@publicboard.ca. No other form of submission will be accepted from external candidates.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted and selected for an interview.

Superintendent of Human Resources

Greater Essex County District School Board

451 Park Street West, Box 210 Windsor, ON N9A 6K1

The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and as such, is committed to providing accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department to whom you are submitting your application. Further, should you be selected to proceed in the hiring process, please let the Human Resources Department know the required accommodations, prior to your interview. This will ensure that the appropriate accommodation(s) are in place prior to your interview and prior to your potential employment with the GECDSB.