Human Resources Manager, Health & Wellness
Reporting to the Director of Labour Relations, the Human Resources Manager, Health & Wellness works collaboratively with employees, the management team, principals, unions, health Care professionals, insurance providers, and others to support the full scope of employee health & wellness matters.
This key position supports the district and employees through the effective management of short and long term medical leaves that involves developing, implementing and overseeing employee accommodations; facilitating returns to work; and liaising with health care professionals and other relevant stakeholders.
Additionally, the Human Resources Manager, Health & Wellness leads the Districts employee wellness function; including planning and managing all district wellness initiatives.
Salary: Range: $91,480 to $114,351 per annum
Assignment: Full time, Monday-Friday
Duties and responsibilities
Health & Wellness
Manage a varied and complex disability management caseload, demonstrating care and compassion, thoughtful and sound communication, building successful relationships, and developing effective and timely recovery, return to work, and accommodations;
Provide assistance and guidance to employees and managers throughout employee recovery and return to work processes;
Communicate with health care professionals to determine employee medical abilities, limitations and restrictions, and develop goals and objectives to return employees to, and/or keep employees at work;
Involve, work collaboratively; and correspond, when necessary, with union representatives
Provide education, advice and guidance on best practices to managers, principals and vice principals, employee groups, and union representatives on case management and attendance management processes;
Manage and promote Employee & Family and Assistance Program;
Reliably manage and share case management documentation, as needed, while upholding the districts privacy requirements;
Arrange and coordinate suitable medical assessments, treatment programs and other interventions to effectively manage disability cases;
Manage Long Term Disability programs and liaise with third party insurers as needed;
Interpret and apply the support staff collective agreement as it applies to managing unionized staff;
Other related duties as assigned.
Relationships
The Human Resources Manager, Health & Wellness leads the health and wellness initiatives for the District. It is vital for the Manager to visibly form and maintain healthy, positive, working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and to exemplify strong leadership and guide inspiring wellness and effective communication.
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Outside Organization
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Other Requirements, Skills, Abilities, Competencies
Working conditions
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the Apply button next to the job details.
Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé, and any other relevant supporting documentation.
By applying, candidates give permission to Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools to contact any references, or any past or present employers named in the application.
Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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