Executive Director Total Compensation and Benefits
Finance and Treasury Board
Permanent
Fredericton
In-Service Competition

Who we are

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

Finance and Treasury Board is seeking a senior manager to fill the role of Executive Director for Total Compensation and Benefits with the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO).

The OCHRO is responsible for the strategic, legislative, policy framework and programs for the full scope of corporate human resources management in the Government of New Brunswick (GNB). The Total Compensation and Benefits Branch within OCHRO is responsible for providing the strategic direction and the policy, program and accountability framework for the recruitment, compensation, development, safety, wellness, collective bargaining, benefit design and administration and management of the Government of New Brunswick's (GNB) human resources.

What you will do

The Executive Director will establish and nurture effective working relationships with executive leaders across GNB, both political and administrative, and is frequently required to provide sound and candid advice to leaders on HR matters. The work environment is fast paced. It requires responsiveness and the ability to quickly process large volumes of information, to efficiently manage their workload and that of their team, and to effectively prioritize matters that demand immediate attention. The position is often presented with complex or ambiguous situations which require the ability to provide leadership that is based on values, not merely rules. This role is responsible for overseeing significant compensation, classification, employee benefits and HR analytics work for Parts I, II and III of the Public Service.

Work environment

• Office location: 675 Kings Street, Fredericton, NB
• Your Team: Team of over 16 employees with 5-6 direct reports
• Opportunity for remote style work
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 

Who you are

You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to problem-solve creatively and to think on your feet. You have a respect for safety, you treat people in a polite and professional manner being courteous and always showing kindness. You are concerned for the wellbeing of New Brunswickers. 

You love a challenge. When presented with complex or ambiguous problems, you demonstrate unwavering leadership, rising to the challenge with integrity and the needs of the organization and the end user as your North Star.

You see the big picture, zoom into the details that matter and roll up your sleeves when necessary to get the work done. Large-scale transformational projects are your bread and butter and dynamic work that requires big picture thinking and attention to the details.

Can you:

• Lead HR transformational change?
• Collaborate with public servants across multiple departments and parts of government?
• Have direct impact on some of our most important sectors (Education, Healthcare, etc.)?

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following skills and experience:

• relationship building
• Ability to influence
• creative problem-solving
• Agile
• Action-oriented
• Empathetic
• Team Oriented
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a related degree/diploma and over 8 years experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Language competency (English) 

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Your experience with policy development, classification/compensation management and labour relations.
• Evidence of your strong leadership/supervisory skills built on experience
• Ability of creative thinking in problem-solving
• client service orientation
• Strategic thinking
• Evidence of leading innovation and/or improvement initiatives

Nice to Have (their asset qualifications)

• Professional designation in Human Resources (CPHR)
• Professional designation with World at Work (Certified Compensation Professional)
• Other related professional designations

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Wage
$4,633 - $5,097 / Biweekly (Pay Band 10)

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.  
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training. 
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services  
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community. 

How to apply

Interested applicants are to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/ by November 21, 2022, indicating competition number: 22-FTB-63.

Human Resources Services
Phone: (506) 457-3592

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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