Human Resources Generalist (12-month contract) POST NUMBER: 443126
- Support the priorities of the provincial HR stakeholders by providing effective guidance, coaching and advice on human resources related matters in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, processes and procedures. The approach includes identification of risk, consideration of impact to other agencies and recommended solutions.
- Supports the development of provincial HR strategies and projects, innovates and facilitates initiatives to support the company’s priorities.
- Provides expert advice, guidance, education, and support to employees and managers across the Association on a variety of HR issues, ensuring adherence to the company’s policies and employment legislation and supporting management decision making with proactive advice and solutions designed to meet current and future business needs.
- Provides support to the provincial committees by facilitating collaboration, discussions on best practices and emerging issues; support the work arising from provincial strategies impacting the sector; and provide secretariat role duties within these committees, as required.
- Participates as needed in sector wide initiatives where the Association plays a major role on behalf of Ontario’s child welfare agencies as it relates to human resources and represent the company on committees, and other ad hoc working groups.
- Proactively fosters relationships with provincial human resources leaders and other stakeholders to implement high impact human resources initiatives in line with the company’s Strategic plan.
- Manage the recruitment and selection process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities include reviewing and refining job descriptions, conducting job evaluations, approving job advertisements, establishing screening and assessment criteria, overseeing application reviews, and finalizing employment offers, secondment agreements, or other relevant documentation.
- Monitors, maintains and completes the filing of AODA and any other legislative compliance, as required.
- Supports the development and maintenance of the performance review process and provides advice and assistance to management as required.
- Leads and maintains the ADP WFN time and attendance and HRIS system, including preparing HR data reports as required.
- Supports all aspects of workplace investigations, including appropriate documentation and reports, and making recommendations regarding outcomes.
- In partnership with the company Learning team, promotes training programs to enhance the development of the child welfare training system as well as the company staff professional development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain policy/program as required.
- Lead the provincial Human Resources survey as well as any Key HR metrics for the province.
- Fosters an environment of high performance, with an emphasis on service excellence, continuous improvement and teamwork to achieve high standards for the department.
- Ensures Association’s Accountability Statements including but not limited to Confidentiality, Code of Conduct, Diversity, Discrimination and Harassment policies, etc. are embodied personally, as well as within the team.
- Perform other duties as required.
About You
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources management or related field from a recognized academic institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years demonstrated progressive experience in Human Resources.
- Possesses or currently working towards CHRP/CHRL designation, OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Pay Range:
$38 - $43 an hour
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 443126
You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.