Human Resources Manager - Lindsay, Canada - Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes

Description

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
(Permanent 35 hours per week)

WR is an inclusive non-for-profit organization that provides exceptional support and programs to women and their children who have experienced abuse.

We are guided by a feminist and anti-oppression/anti-racism philosophy.

We are seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to oversee and lead a full spectrum of human resources services and programs in both a union and non-union environment.

Reporting to the Executive Director and as a member of the Management team you will provide overall HR leadership to the organization.

You will oversee the development and implementation of HR policies, programs and services.

You will collaborate with the Management team to develop and implement strategies that support people and organizational needs as well as the implementation of the HR operational plan.

You will establish and maintain positive employee/management and labour relations, employment practices, compensation and benefits, HRIS. You will be responsible for recruitment and onboarding, training and development, performance management, grievances, legal compliance, and employee communications. You will administer all aspects of payroll and benefit compensation. You will be the staff resource on the HR committee of the Board of Directors.

You will have direct supervisory responsibility for a small staff team.

What makes you successful in this role:

• You are respected as a strategic, big picture thinker who believes in what's possible and supports it with data, facts and analysis.
• You demonstrate initiative and innovation.
• You provide solutions to challenges and followthrough by facilitating or leading solution implementation.
• You are proactive with quick decisionmaking skills while maintaining sound judgement on HR related matters.
• You are an outgoing and passionate leader who coaches and develops team members to achieve their career goals, fostering a high performance, highly engaged team.
• A collaborative partner with a track record on delivering results and meeting commitments as promised.
• You are reliable, adaptable and efficient in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Recommend, develop, and implement an HR plan which aligns with the organization's strategic plan and ensure achievement of operating plans and budget.
• Work collaboratively with Management on the development and implementation of the labour strategy, and the collective bargaining process, and manage the grievance process on behalf of organization.
• Build and maintain a positive working relationship with union representatives and staff
• Serve as the Management lead on the Labour Management Committee and participate in collective bargaining negotiations
• Ensure equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion best practices are maintained.
• Provide guidance to management and oversee the consistent delivery of best HR practices
• Lead the recruitment of talent including developing job descriptions, postings, conducting interviews and liaising with hiring managers, ensuring equitable, diverse and inclusive assessment and hiring practices.
• Develop dynamic and innovative programs for onboarding, orientation, training, and retention to meet the needs of the organization.
• Oversee all mandatory staff training on an ongoing basis and coordinate program specific training with Program Director
• Oversee health and safety programs and processes to ensure compliance.
• Lead and oversee compensation including benefits administration oversight, payroll administration, tracking of personal needs/vacation/sick time for all employees and annual compensation reviews.
• Manage all HR policies including ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement to ensure relevance, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and collaborator with the management team to build, foster and model values, culture and leadership philosophy; ensure this is embedded in all actions, decision making and communications throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and/or a Human Resources Diploma
• Certified Human Resources Professional designation preferred
• Experience in violence against women and not for profit organizations an asset
• Minimum 3 years of relevant demonstrated management experience in building and managing people including employee relations and collective bargaining.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of notforprofit best business practices.
• Proven and consistent track record of meeting human resource and organizational development goals.
• Demonstrated understanding of people management and labour relations as it relates to the Violence Against Women sector and a unionized environment.
• Expert knowledge of employment, labour and health and safety legislation.
• Adept at conflict management and resolution
• Commitment to confidentiality and good interpersonal boundaries
• Strong computer proficiency, inc