Client Partner, Non contract Compensation

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Client Partner, Non contract Compensation to provide support to the People Services team at located in New Westminster, B.C.

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All new hires to Fraser Health must have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Client Partner, Non-Contract Compensation works collaboratively with the Client Partner, Management Services and is responsible for providing consultation, guidance, interpretation and advice to executive and non contract staff across Fraser Health Authority (FHA) in the areas of performance planning and management competencies, compensation management guidelines and the administration of the non contract Terms and Conditions of Employment through counsel with FH Managers, Directors and Senior Leaders and associated legislation such as the Employment Standards Act, Public Sector Employers’ Act.

The Client Partner, Non contract Compensation, researches and analyzes public and private sector industry non contract compensation programs and provides recommendations; performs internal equity reviews that require submission to HEABC, tracks and actions employee compensation matters such as; reporting on employees earning over $125k, yearly performance increases, LIGER executive leadership reporting, and other ministry salary initiatives.

The position interacts with all Management & Management Support MMS (non contract) staff at Fraser Health and collaborates with; People Services, Work Design & Compensation, Benefits and Employee Information, Payroll, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Planning and other Employee Experience teams. Communicates with other organizations and agencies to obtain and provide information; determines and clarify issues with HEABC and other government agencies regarding non contract compensation and classification matters.

1. Provides research and process support to the People Services portfolio in area’s related to Management & Management Support MMS as well as non contract compensation initiatives such as; acting or special appointments, secondments, equity submission requests or other related employee changes.
2. Assists with salary administration functions for the non contract compensation program at FH by consulting, advising, and educating stakeholders on compensation strategies and guidelines to ensure and maintain internal equity consistent with ministry guidelines and provincial legislation.
3. Assists in administering FHA’s total non contract compensation plan including compensation and benefits and the Non contract Terms and Conditions of Employment by providing support to stakeholders on HR best practices for executive and non contract staff; provides operational support in the administration of the FHA Policies, Employment Standards Act, BC Human Rights legislation, Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and other applicable policies and procedures.
4. Provides information and organizational communication on the terms and conditions of employment and benefits for executive and non contract employees and terms and conditions of Employment; assists in resolving legal and/or terminated employee challenges, and helps to research and draft severance packages/agreements for terminated employees.
5. Provides advice/guidance and support on performance planning and performance management by assisting with the development of individual and/or organization performance plans, programs, processes and policies; works with stakeholders to ensure that performance compensation processes are administered according to FH, HEABC and PSEC compensation guidelines.
6. Resolves issues regarding non-contract employee salary concerns by reviewing the matter with the appropriate operational leader and/or non-contract employee, liaising with Payroll as required.
7. Assists with the Duty to Accommodate (DTA) process by reviewing accommodation requirements and relevant terms of the DTA agreements; reviews employee accommodation status/progress, in collaboration with Workplace Health and recommends options where applicable.
8. Writes and develops user guides, course and training schedules, course contents, on-line orientation material including PowerPoint presentations, Intranet Pages and print material.
9. Assist in the delivery and facilitation of virtual and in person education workshops and training sessions on compensation practices, performance management tool like MyJournal for Management & Management Support leaders and employees
10. Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to contribute, support and strengthen assigned Employee Experience initiatives and practices.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Human Resources) or a related discipline, supplemented with five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent, related experience in non-contract performance management in a large complex organization including experience in compensation and benefits management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Knowledge of non-contract performance management principles and the application of government framework and guidelines applying to Management & Management Support compensation within the health sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), other health authorities and various affiliated organizations
• Practices expert judgment, diligence and care when gathering, maintaining, and summarizing data, preparing information, reports and participating in special projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Applies excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities in a manner that optimizes departmental effectiveness and maintains customer relations
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment and services contracts.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, practice and research of current provincial and national legal framework required in human resources.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.