People and Culture Associate - Toronto, Canada - Amnesty International Canada

Amnesty International Canada
Amnesty International Canada
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Toronto, Canada

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People and Culture Associate

Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Duration:
Permanent

Location:
Ottawa or Toronto - Hybrid

Salary:
$75,000 - $85,000 per annum

Travel:
Some travel required between Ottawa and Toronto office

Deadline:
Applications are accepted until 5pm (eastern time) Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Amnesty International Canadian Section (English Speaking), also known as AICSES, is seeking to hire a People and Culture Associate.

This role is primarily responsible for cultivating a culture of excellence and actively promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Support Amnesty's Equity, People and Culture programs including but not limited to recruitment and onboarding; goal setting and performance management; learning and development; employee engagement; employee and labour relations
  • Creation and overall management of relevant HR policies and procedures
  • Support with maintenance and onboarding of HRIS information systems (HUMI)
  • Providing clear information on workplace complaints and accommodations
  • Support the fullcycle recruitment process; prepare job postings, perform prescreening as requested, coordinate scheduling, and conduct interviews and reference checks
  • Act as a point of contact in advising management regarding HR programs, practices, policies, grievance matters, and interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Complete and file all WSIB forms and support return to work process
  • Function as the go to person for any HR related queries, allstaff communication, upkeep of HR policies, staff directory, and organizational chart
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislations, health and safety regulations and the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Collaborate in the development of new HR programs and the review and improvement of HR processes.
  • Maintain employee files by ensuring all required documentation is provided and up to date.
  • Contribute to overall employee engagement through coordinating and supporting the logístical components of Amnesty's learning and development program
  • Performs HR administrative duties such as track and remind managers and coordinating with payroll on contract end dates, required probationary and annual performance reviews, and annual step increases
  • Support employee wellbeing through coordinating ergonomic assessments, ordering ergonomic furniture and working closely with the Manager of Equity, People and Culture to support accommodation requests and needs
  • Support organizational strategic decision making through the administration and data analysis of reports
  • Work closely with the Manager of Equity, People and Culture to operationalize Amnesty's goal setting and performance management process and tools to drive accountability
  • Administer employee surveys to identify opportunities for improvement, collect feedback from staff and recommend initiatives and changes to support a psychologically safe workplace.
  • Participate on compensation data surveys as required
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Undergraduate degree with a specialization in Human Resources, a CHRL designation or the equivalent combination of 3 years of education, professional certification, and professional work experience (CHRP or equivalent designation an asset)
  • Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and advancing equity or antiracism strategies
  • Recent and at minimum at least 2 years of experience in employee and labour relations particularly unionized work environments
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive HR Associate or HR Generalist experience with a focus on supporting fullcycle recruitment, including recruitment, employment, onboarding, performance management, and compensation practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Visio, training platforms, and HRIS
  • Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation including employment standards act, occupational health and safety, and human rights legislation
  • Demonstrate professionalism and good judgement with ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Selfdirected, work independently with mínimal supervision, performs well in ambiguous situations
  • Diplomatic communication and listening skills to help obtain trust, cooperation, and build understanding to resolve complex matters
  • Excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent ability to focus and produce quality work with multiple competing deadlines
  • Proven experience in supporting organizational decision making through data gathering and analysis
  • Work autonomously and possesses the ability to determine a sensible approach to a problem in the absence of established policy, process, or procedure
  • Prior nonprofit experience considered an asset
**WHY WORK FOR AMNEST
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