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

Amnesty International Canada

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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