Senior People & Culture Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Senior People & Culture Coordinator to support and strengthen DeVry’s people practices by ensuring People & Culture initiatives, processes, and day-to-day operations are delivered with care, consistency, and professionalism.

This role supports the People & Culture Manager in executing people programs, navigating employee relations matters, and maintaining strong governance across the organization. Balancing experienced judgement with hands-on execution, the Senior People & Culture Coordinator helps ensure that people related work is thoughtful, compliant, and aligned with DeVry’s core values and long-term goals.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires sound judgement, discretion, and a team-first mindset. Success in this role comes from doing the details well, supporting others effectively, and contributing to a positive and consistent employee experience across DeVry.

DeVry Overview

At DeVry Greenhouses, we are passionate about cultivating excellence, in our plants, our people, and our practices. As a family-owned greenhouse and nursery operation, we take pride in our values, our teamwork, and our commitment to growing both the business and the people within it.

People & Culture plays a key role in bringing these values to life, and this passion helps ensure they are reflected consistently in how we support, guide, and engage our teams.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of People & Culture initiatives, ensuring timelines, documentation, and follow through are clear and reliable

Prepare and maintain accurate documentation related to employee relations, performance management, investigations, and compliance

Support policy development, updates, and interpretation in alignment with employment legislation and P&C best practices

Assist with coordination of performance cycles, learning initiatives, and people programs

Identify risks, gaps, or delays in people initiatives and escalate appropriately

Conduct research on employment legislation, emerging people issues, and best practices to inform decisions

Support culture and employee experience initiatives that reinforce DeVry's Core Values

Liaise with internal teams to support consistent rollout approved people programs

Provide hands-on operational and administrative support across People & Culture as needed particularly during peak periods

Qualifications

5-10+ years of experience in People & Culture, Human Resources, or related field

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related discipline

CPHR designation or active pursuit strongly preferred

Solid understanding of employee relations, employment legislation, and People & Culture best practices

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement

Strong alignment with DeVry Core Values and a genuine interest in supporting people and culture

Competencies

Strong judgement and discretion when handling sensitive people matters

Growth mindset with openness to learning, feedback, and continuous improvement

Ability to balance empathy, compliance, and business needs in people's decisions

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through

Collaborative team player who supports others, contributes where needed, and values shared accountability

Clear, professional communicator who builds trust with leaders and employees

Practical, execution-focused approach with ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong alignment with DeVry's Core Values and commitment to reinforcing them through daily actions

Why Apply

This role offers the opportunity to make meaningful impact on how people's practices are experienced across DeVry. You'll work closely with leaders and teams, contribute to culture-building efforts, and play a key role in ensuring People & Culture initiatives are delivered thoughtfully and consistently.

If you are motivated by supporting people, doing the work behind the scenes that makes organization stronger, and contributing to a value-driven workplace, this role offers meaningful scope and impact.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and expertise

Compensation range : $30-$35 paid hourly, based on experience and expertise

Includes RRSP matching and extended health & dental benefits