TTC Pension Plan Looking for Human Resources Generalist at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Position title:           Human Resources Generalist

Reports to:                Titi Desbiens

Employee Status:  6 Months Contract Full-time

Work hours:             35 hours per workweek

Location:                  Toronto, Ontario / Hybrid

Closing Date:           August 31, 2023

Why join the TTC Pension Plan (TTCPP)

We care about the employees that work at TTCPP and the excellent services they provide to our members! As a member of the team, you play a critical role in the success of TTCPP, by working together as we live out our values, we can meet our vision and our mission!

TTCPP is a defined benefit pension plan established in 1940 for employees of the Toronto Transit Commission. For more than 80 years, we have been providing a secure retirement income for our members. The Plan is strong with more than 27,000 members and $8.0 billion in net assets.

Our vision is clear: To always be there for our members–today and for a lifetime. Our mission is providing a financially secure retirement for our members by delivering a pension for life at a reasonable cost. Supporting our members with responsiveness, open communication and hands-on service, now and throughout their retirement. Our Values are – Sustainability, Accountability, Communication, Knowledge, and Professionalism. Learn more about who we are!

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled human resources generalist to join the team! If you have a passion for sourcing and attracting talented candidates and helping build and shape human resources foundations, we want to hear from you. The human resources generalist will report to the Director of Human Resources. They will be responsible for providing full-cycle talent acquisition and human resources generalist support to TTCPP.

This opportunity is a 6 months contract with possibility for an extension.

What will I do?

• Support the human resources department in its activities and in the development, design, implementation, maintenance and administration of human resources processes, policies, programs and projects (i.e. job descriptions, performance improvement process, onboarding, offboarding, employee handbook, etc.).
• Provide talent acquisition partnership to hiring managers, with full-cycle talent acquisition needs (e.g. job postings, needs assessment, sourcing, resume review, interview process, training, etc.), while partnering with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. agencies) to successfully fill the vacant and upcoming positions.
• Support in the development, design and execution on learning & development strategy, initiatives and programs.
• Provide assistance with employee engagement initiatives and support the employee resource groups.
• Work on auditing, building and documenting human resources process that are scalable for TTCPP.
• Lead with diversity, equity and inclusion best practices in creating programs, policies and supporting human resources matters.
• Actively build strong working relationships with employees and managers, to provide support on human resources matters.
• Proactively create a healthy candidate pool and build community partners to assist with attracting candidates.
• Attend school and job fairs, networking event to represent and promote TTCPP and employment opportunities, to assist in attracting qualified candidates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What will help me be successful?

Skills & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a recognized technical, vocational or academic program, such as human resources, business administration or equivalent direct work experience.
• 3+ years of related work experience in the human resources field, working as a human resources generalist, talent acquisition partner, human resources business partner or an active position in the execution of human resources and talent acquisition activities.
• Understanding of human resources trends, case law, and legislation (e.g. Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety, Employment Standards Act).
• Understanding the importance of best practices for process documentation, employee lifecycle, job descriptions, onboarding, employee engagement, performance reviews, etc.
• Experience using an HRIS and ATS (i.e. ADP Workforce Now), various job boards/platforms (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.) and sourcing best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suites (i.e. Excel, Word), PowerPoint, Teams, or similar office tools

Key Success Attributes

• A passion for people, processes and diversity.
• Keen listening and understanding of the requirements of the position; while applying active listening skills and rapport building to assess the candidate. 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), to create, present, influence and recommend direction and solutions.
• Detail oriented, think creatively and proactively creating, refining and auditing processes and programs.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and ability to act with discretion to maintain confidentiality.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.

What do you offer?

• Exciting and challenging work
• Flexible and hybrid work model that supports collaboration and work life balance
• TTC transportation pass
• Percentage of pay in-lieu of benefits.
• Percentage of pay as per Ontario Employment Standards Act, in-lieu of paid time-off.

We are committed

TTCPP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, members, guests, and TTCPP employees. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment.

We are also committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work place that encourages and welcomes all elements of diversity, including diversity of thought.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please confidentially contact [email protected]. All information received in relation to your accommodation will be kept confidential.

How to apply

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Any offer of employment made, will be conditional upon a credit check, criminal record check and reference check. 

We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, we will contact those selected for various stages in the hiring process.