Manager, People & Culture

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or delegate, the Manager, People and Culture is responsible for contributing to the overall people strategy by assisting in HR planning, policies, programs, and services, while offering insightful advice and guidance to support the organization's objectives.

This role actively participates in day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, and various aspects of HR administration.

The Manager, People and Culture will take a leadership role in driving initiatives that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

As a member of the leadership team, the Manager, People and Culture works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to advance the organization’s mission, strategic and HR priorities.

What you will do :

• Provide strategic advice and operationalize human resources and organizational culture workplans to support an overall people strategy that honours client focus and a culture of anti-oppression, equity, diversity and inclusion
• Lead planning and development of human resources strategies focusing on promoting a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement in alignment with WellFort CHS Vision, Values and the organizational operational and strategic goals.
• Integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), transformation, and resilience strategies into the organizational culture.

Collaboratively lead the development, implementation, and oversight of human resources policies, programs, and services, ensuring compliance with legislation (e.

g., Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, Pay Equity) and adherence to sound HR principles and best practices.

• Offer coaching and guidance to members of leadership on employment related matters pertaining to legislative compliance, employee relations, team effectiveness, people leadership, change management and employee development
• Mitigate complex employee relations issues by overseeing employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations resulting in effective resolution
• Develop and execute strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting an environment of health and safety by leading the organizational health and safety programming.
• Implement recruitment and retention strategies to attract top talent.
• Coordinate and oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, interview packages, job offers, and onboarding and orientation, in collaboration with hiring managers
• Coordinates and executes all job evaluations and salary reviews for new positions and emerging practices
• Plans and coordinates special events, team building exercises, and employee service award and recognition programs.
• Supports leadership with the annual performance review process by training employees and supervisors, developing SMART goals, and monitoring completed reviews.
• Lead the employee workplace accommodation process and claims management.
• Manage and develop student placement and volunteer programs by liaising with leadership to develop placement opportunities for students and volunteers
• Structure and negotiate employee benefit plans in consultation with the CEO Act as plan administrator for group benefit plans and pension plans and oversee escalated issues to completion.
• Leads, guides and supports direct reports, encourages growth and learning, and continuously ensures that resources are aligned with value for money
• Establish department objectives, priorities and workplans which are aligned with WellFort’s organizational objectives.
• Review, revise, refine and develop HR processes to effectively support the organizations current and evolving functional needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement initiatives fostering respect, belonging, and cultural competence, enhancing employee engagement and retention.
• Utilizing information technology to ensure required HR reporting to support organizational decision making is created and maintained to support all HR functions and budget planning
• Ensure compliance with requirements of accreditation.
• Stay current with evolving HR regulations, labor laws, and industry and DEI best practices, incorporating these updates into HR policies and practices
• Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO

What you will need :

• A university degree or college diploma in human resources management, or other related discipline.
• Member of HRPA; CHRP, CHRL or other HR designation, or in progress is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in human resources, with a preference for experience in a non-profit, healthcare, or social services setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of formal or informal leadership experience, including supervising a human resources team, program development and day to day operations.
• Knowledge of human resources related legislation (e.g., Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Excellent knowledge of human resource activities, hiring practices, management and administration
• Training and experience in managing health and safety program, disability cases, AODA and wellness initiatives
• Experience with change management, learning and culture change is an asset
• Extensive knowledge of relevant payroll and benefits legislation
• Proficiency in interpreting policies, procedures, benefits and pension guidelines
• Familiar with ADP Work Force Now payroll platform is an asset.
• Successful experience working with a diverse population
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of computers and various computer software applications, such as ADP-Workforce Now.
• Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset

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Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Initial Hiring Salary Range : $78, $91, (consideration of experience) Compensation package includes health and dental benefits and HOOPP pension benefits.

Interested applicants :

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No phone calls please. Successful candidates will be contacted

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT :

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.