Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for: 

Position Title:     Director, Human Resources 

Reports to:          Executive Director, Shared Services 

Date:                    November 27, 2024

Job Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, Shared Services, the Director, HR has strategic and operational responsibility for the Haisla Nation Council’s HR department. The Director is responsible for ensuring strategic, effective, consistent, and legal HR policies and practices throughout the organization. The position oversees all HR functions, including labour relations; occupational health and safety; compensation and benefits; recruitment; and training and development. The Director, HR, guided by the Haisla Nation Council’s mission and the Executive Director, Shared Services, will influence the strategic direction of the department. Working closely with a wide variety of internal and external partners, the Director, HR must consistently connect with colleagues to ensure they are promoting positive employee engagement.

The Director, HR is responsible for the leadership, management, and supervision of the HR Generalist, Special Projects and Manager, HR.

Organizational Status

The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 2023+ people, with approximately 700 living in Kitamaat Village. We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.

The HR department supports the Nation’s vision by cultivating a productive, respectful, and thriving work environment. Our purpose is to ensure the well-being and professional growth of all employees, while aligning human resources strategies with the Nation’s values and goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

The Director, HR supports the articulation and achievement of the strategic plan by providing organization-wide people and culture oversight.

• Participate in strategic planning initiatives with the Executive Directors and Directors.
• Develop and implement the HR strategic and operational plan (showing key milestones, goals, and budgets).
• Monitor progress of the HR strategy and plan and recommend strategies to mitigate risks and address issues so that work is completed within approved timelines with intended benefits.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction on labour relations issues and grievances; recruitment and onboarding; compensation and benefits; and performance development.
• Ensure the development and delivery of high-quality services and outcomes that are consistent with the mission, principles, values, policies, and procedures.
• Recommend and lead new initiatives in alignment with current trends in the field and the Haisla Nation Council’s vision to be a leader in good governance, fair, transparent, and accountable.
• Act as a change leader to build awareness of and successfully implement new initiatives, policies, and procedures, recognizing necessary behavioural and cultural changes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team and Council on HR issues.
• Participate as an organizational representative in collaborative partner networks and in related community, social, and economic development activities.
• Provide analyses, recommendations, and/or reporting to the executive leadership team as requested.
• Lead and support a workplace culture that is committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Departmental Leadership: 

The Director, HR oversees and manages the strategic operations of the HR department.

• Work with departmental staff to oversee and ensure adherence to department purpose, principles, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the management and monitoring of the Haisla Nation Council’s public HR initiatives that align with the department’s mandate.
• Build the capacity of departmental staff to effectively deliver on department goals and ensure service delivery is cohesive, efficient, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee and monitor the collective bargaining process led by the relevant union(s); represent the organization in all union and labour relations matters.
• Ensure the selection of qualified candidates through fair and legal processes, adhering to the collective agreement(s) when necessary.
• Regularly review and make recommendations regarding compensation and benefit programs for excluded staff.
• Oversee excluded compensation reviews and role evaluation processes.
• Ensure proper policies, procedures, and systems are in place to accurately deliver pay and benefits.
• Develop and implement performance management processes that reflect organizational values and goals.
• Implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks for all departmental deliverables to drive continuous improvement and impact of the Haisla Nation Council’s services.
• Develop and implement organization-wide HR initiatives, policies, and procedures that align with strategic and operational objectives, and comply with relevant legislation and best practices.
• Support safe work practices in alignment with occupational health and safety legislation and policies through the development, administration, and implementation of related programs and procedures.
• Build optimal WorkSafeBC relationships and work with WorkSafeBC regarding policy and operational matters related to occupational health and safety.
• Attend Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee meetings as required.
• Ensure all required reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with external partners to inform service delivery and ensure the organization’s services are consistently presented positively.

Financial & Risk Management: 

The Director, HR develops and oversees the department’s budgets, ensuring sound financial management, while also minimizing any risk to the Haisla Nation Council.

• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and reporting requirements.
• Direct departmental staff in maintaining appropriate fiscal controls to ensure operations are within the scope of the annual budget.
• Liaise with the Finance department to ensure financial metrics are identified and tracked for optimal fiscal reporting and performance.
• Ensure that effective risk management activities are developed, implemented, and evaluated.
• Ensure departmental activities are in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.

People Leadership: 

The Director, HR supports the capacity and capability of their direct reports, including their professional development. The Director, HR is a resource and mentor to the team, providing guidance and direction on risks, issues, or problems to ensure services achieve intended benefits and meet expectations.

• Foster a respectful workplace and cooperative working relationships with all employees.
• Ensure all employees are appropriately trained and aligned with the Haisla Nation Council’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team, supporting both personal and professional development through effective coaching and mentoring.
• Lead the hiring, evaluation, professional development, discipline, and dismissal of managers within the department.
• Build the capacity of managers and other departmental staff by implementing processes for orientation, training, and performance appraisal.
• Monitor the attendance of managers within the department and manage attendance issues including absenteeism, authorizing overtime, leave requests, vacations, etc.
• Ensure the workplace meets all health and safety guidelines.
• Lead and attend required departmental and other related meetings with staff and the community.
• Serve as a role model regarding the organization’s values and leadership principles.

Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 7 to 10 years of experience providing organizational and operational leadership, particularly as it relates human resources strategy and management.
• Experience working for a band government or Indigenous organization is an asset.
• Ability to set goals and develop a strategic plan and shared vision for the department.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership to direct reports and ongoing support for their performance and development.
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to professionally connect with and influence a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects and work with diverse individuals to identify issues, design solutions, and evaluate results.
• Strong people leadership skills, including experience with building and leading high-performing teams.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening if relevant).

Compensation Range: $52.18 - $70.60

Closing Date:  January 28, 2025

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.