Human Relations Advisor - Hamilton, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope:
We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service:
We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity:
We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone's worth.

Stewardship:
We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

About the Position
The Human Relations function is committed to creating a work environment where people experience:

Meaningful work;
A sense of hope and optimism;
An environment of trust; and
Inspired results.

The Human Relations Advisor provides human resources provides recommendations, advisement, and assistance in HR related areas such as: recruitment and retention, leaves and disability management situations, and workplace wellness, health, and safety, employee files, conducts employee orientation and training, benefits and services, and personnel research.

Assists with providing advisement regarding processing of payroll and HR related paperwork for Divisional Headquarters, ministry unit (MU) leaders employees in the Corps, CFS, Thrift Stores, Kettles and Provincial Camping in the Ontario Division.

This position supports the delivery of human resources programs, services, and initiatives at Lawson Ministries in Hamilton.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Human Relations

Provide advisement on full cycle recruitment including but not limited to completing PCR/RTF, job postings, prescreening, scheduling & conducting interviews, conducting reference checks, advise supervisor/manager in the selection process, preparing offer letters; onboarding and general orientation of new employees
Assist in the development/review of Ministry Unit Employee Handbooks, Employee Orientation Process and policies & procedures relating to Human Relations
Provide general advisement and support to other leadership team members in matters such as personnel and human resources
Recommend ways and methods of improving the overall employee experience
Assist with the disciplinary process by drafting letters, may assist with fact findings and documentation, and scheduling meetings; may participate in investigations as assigned
Research issues as required by the Senior Human Resources Advisor
May participate in divisional Human Relations strategic planning

Job Evaluation/Job Description Support Management

Support Ministry Unit leadership with the development or revision of job descriptions and through the territorial job evaluation process
Assist Ministry Unit in the creation, review and update of job descriptions and competencies requirements of each job; audit job descriptions for accuracy and relevance in keeping with territorial requirements
Develop, assess, revise, and communicate divisional job evaluation processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency

Leave and Disability Support Management

Assist with occupational and nonoccupational return to work and employment accommodation
Respond to general queries and provide support, including but not limited to group insurance, RRSP, payroll, Manulife/disability; WSIB and eclaims processes

Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and On-Boarding of Personnel

Review and maintain recruitment and orientation procedures/processes and associated documentation
Assist Ministry Unit management in the recruitment and orientation cycles
Assist Ministry Unit with recruitment and hiring packages as necessary
Assist with creating and maintaining orientation tools and relevant documentation and resources
Provide human relations advice to Officers/ Ministry Unit Leaders in the recruitment of the right talent and where applicable provide support in coordinating employee transfers
Assist Ministry Unit with drafting and reviewing employment offer letters as required.

Administration, HR Processes, File Documentation and Data Integrity

May process and maintain HRIS for Ministry Unit
Assist with the creation and implementation of effective human resources practices and processes
Provide guidance and support to Ministry Unit contacts with group insurance, group RRSP and HRIS
Support HR Operations and Ministry Unit with HRIS data audits to ensure HRIS data integrity; submit requests for the setup of jobs linked to MU RESPC
Assist with the maintenance of the DHQ employee contact list
Prepare and maintain reports, correspondence and other documentation that is necessary to carry out Human Relations functions

Communication and Training