CultureLink Settlement and Community Services Looking for HR Generalist at Toronto, ON Full Time

Job Title: HR Generalist
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: One year, with strong possibility of extension
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Tentative Start Date: As soon as possible
Reference Number: CLNU-2022-14
Deadline to apply: November 7, 2022

CultureLink Settlement and Community Services (CultureLink) is a Not for Profit Charity organization with 30 years of experience in developing and delivering services to meet the needs of diverse communities. Passionate about providing innovative services, we adapt to changes and create new programs that best respond to and address our clients’ specific needs. CultureLink has a team of over 70 staff members speaking more than 30 languages and is funded by various levels of Government, United
Way Greater Toronto, various foundations, Corporates and charitable giving.

Job Summary

CultureLink Settlement and Community Services (‘CultureLink’) is currently seeking a full-time HR
Generalist who will function directly under the overall supervision and direction of the Chief Executive
Officer. As the HR Generalist, the successful candidate will, develop, implement HR functions, and manage employee relations in a unionized environment.

Duties

HR Administration

• Develops and recommends HR strategies, metrics and KPIs ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy;
• Develops and administers employee compensation, benefits, onboarding, probation, cessation of employment and other related matters within the policy, contractual and legal framework
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive HRIS, produces periodic reports for monitoring and feedback; maintains and updates employee files ensuring integrity of confidential data;
• Handles various employee related matters, including absences, leave of absence, performance issues, disciplinary matters, terminations, complaints, investigations and all other aspects of people management based on research, consultation and advice from HR and legal advisors to successfully resolve cases to minimize risk;
• Works closely with the CEO and the Finance team to plan, administer and manage HR budget, ensures all HR activities fall within budget;
• Conducts full-cycle recruitment aiming for top quality, diverse talent;
• Works with management to implement annual performance review process of all staff;
• Work with senior management to develop and implement annual performance review process for managers
• Identifies training needs and arranges opportunities for training and development; coaches leaders regularly on how to effectively manage their employees;
• Serves as Co-chair on the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), responsible for the legislative compliance of the organization’s health and safety program including training, and case management;
• Coordinates all volunteer and placement activities within the related policy framework.
• Identifies opportunities for improving organizational policies and monitors issues that impact effectiveness.
• Assist and support the administrative team and other duties as assigned by the supervisor/ CEO

Labour Relations

• Coordinates all labour relations activities including labour management meetings, grievance resolution mechanism , and assists in mediation, arbitrations and ongoing relationship management with union partners;
• Participates in contract negotiations for collective agreement and the implementation of the collective agreement
• Supports and guides managers to effectively handle the Collective Agreement, employment related laws, human rights matter and issue requiring conflict resolution; and
• Liaises with union representatives on a wide variety of employee, collective agreement interpretation and policy issues and investigate as required.

Required Work Capacities

• Physical demands: sitting at a desk for computer work (80% of the workday) and meetings; lifting (files, laptop, and program supplies up to 5 kg); working in an open office
• Non-physical demands: occasional travel between worksites, regular deadlines; variety of tasks
• Social/emotional demands: teamwork; relationship/network-building; exposure to emotional situations; working closely with staff
• Cognitive/mental demands: attention to detail; multitasking; organizational ability/time management, adaptability, sound judgement, effective written communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Social Sciences, Human Resources Management or related field;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in HR administration employee relations preferably , in a unionized environment; experience in collective bargaining negotiations an asset;
• CHRP or CHRL designation, or actively pursuing designation;
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening within the past six months;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply labour legislations, Ontario Health and Safety Act OHSA, Employment Standards Act, The Ontario Human Rights Code and worker’s compensation policies;
• High degree of professionalism, diplomacy and discretion in handling confidential information;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, facilitation, management and coaching skills;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that requires sound decision making on sensitive issues;
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening with the past six months;
• Legally entitled to work in Canada; and
• Enhanced vaccine certificate showing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19

To Apply

Please submit both your cover letter and resume

The position offers a competitive employment package and compensation commensurate with experience in a friendly and collaborative work environment.

CultureLink values diversity and inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from racialized people, people with disabilities, and people from gender and sexually diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

This position will be posted until it is filled. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Full-time
Contract length: 12 months

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• TORONTO, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location