Employee Engagement Specialist - TEMP MAT-LEAVE (12 Months)

Banwell Gardens; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Employee Engagement Specialist for a 12-month temp mat-leave role. The Specialist will implement talent management strategies, manage recruitment processes, and enhance employee engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR generalist roles and be flexible with shift timings. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment in Tecumseh, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience in Long Term Care or healthcare industry preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements recruiting processes, tools, resources, and training.
• Manages the employee engagement survey and assesses trends.
• Coordinates recruiting efforts using various sourcing methods.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or related field

HR certification

Tools

HR platforms

G-Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Engagement Specialist - TEMP MAT-LEAVE (12 Months)

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Position Overview

In collaboration with the Director of Care, Department Heads, and the Director of Talent Management, the Employee Engagement Specialist conducts support functions to implement talent management strategies and plans for workforce needs. This role considers immediate and long-term staffing requirements. The Specialist leads the TM function in areas such as recruitment & onboarding, retention, culture & employee engagement, wellness & absenteeism, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning. The Specialist provides monthly metrics and analyzes trends, gaps, and best practices in the Home.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates attitudes and beliefs consistent with being person-centered.
• Supports the Director, Talent Management, and other stakeholders to explore and implement enhancements to talent management initiatives.
• Acts as the Home’s HRIS expert to optimize software use.
• Ensures optimal employee utilization during shifts, in partnership with operations.
• May need to work day/evening/night shifts to support employee engagement.
• Supports and implements recruiting processes, tools, resources, and training.
• Coordinates recruiting efforts using various sourcing methods.
• Supports managers in coaching, mentoring, and developing employees through talent development and succession planning.
• Manages the employee engagement survey, assesses trends and gaps, and partners with operations to create action plans.
• Supports wellness and absenteeism programs, addressing concerns appropriately and aligning with collective agreements.
• Aligns home priorities with organizational talent management strategies.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• CHRP designation is an asset.
• 2-3 years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience in Long Term Care or healthcare industry is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Proficiency with HR platforms, software, G-Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Recent vulnerable sector screening, TB test or X-ray, and supervisory references required.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Work Environment

Committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and accessible work environment in compliance with legislative requirements.

Physical Demands

A physical demands analysis is required to assess medical ability and mobility for safe work performance, as per the Health and Safety Manual.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare