Manager, HR Planning and Programs Permanent Full-Time Exempt Position The Human Resources Division is committed to building an exceptional workplace where people can thrive. As a strategic partner to the organization, Human Resources provides leadership in attracting, developing, and supporting a talented workforce that delivers outstanding public service to the community. We are seeking an experienced human resources leader to join our team as Manager, HR Planning and Programs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Human Resources, the Manager, HR Planning and Programs provides strategic leadership for a broad portfolio of people programs that support the District's organizational priorities. This role leads the development and implementation of initiatives in areas including strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, organizational effectiveness, workforce analytics, compensation, and change management. Working closely with senior leaders across the organization, the successful candidate will provide strategic advice, develop forward-looking HR programs and policies, and help ensure the District has the right people, with the right skills, at the right time to meet evolving service delivery needs.

As a member of the Human Resources leadership team, you will lead and develop a high-performing team while managing complex corporate initiatives that have organization-wide impact. You will build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, provide guidance to leaders, prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and Council, monitor emerging workforce trends, and champion innovative people strategies that strengthen employee engagement, inclusion, and organizational performance.



The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline (a master's degree is considered an asset) along with 5-7 years of progressive experience in human resources, including experience in leadership roles.

Experience in strategic workforce planning, organizational development, HR program design, policy development, project leadership, and advising senior leaders is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to influence, manage change, and deliver innovative people-focused solutions in a complex public sector setting. The successful candidate will normally work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Flexible work arrangements may be available in accordance with the District's Flexible Workplace Policy and operational requirements. This is a permanent full-time exempt position with an annual salary range of $138,165 - $162,575. District of Saanich offers a competitive total compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, pension, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Exempt Employee Plan.

Work location On site Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible As an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. This information is presented on job postings to help job seekers determine how the salary compares to the amount earned by other workers working the same job. Job Bank prefers indicating the median wage, which is less affected by extremely high or low wages, than the average wage which is calculated by adding up all the salaries of a group of people and then dividing that total by the number of people. #

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