Manager, People and Culture

The Pod Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing community-based organization dedicated to supporting homeless youth in Peel Region. As the Manager of People and Culture, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a people-centered workplace culture. Your expertise in human resources will drive initiatives that foster employee growth and engagement while ensuring compliance with employment standards and safety regulations. This innovative role requires a strategic thinker who can build collaborative relationships and implement effective HR solutions. If you're passionate about making a difference and creating a supportive environment for employees, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience with a focus on employee engagement and labour relations.
• Strong understanding of employment standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions including labour relations and employee engagement.
• Develop strategies to attract, retain, and motivate employees.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Labour Relations

Employee Engagement

Occupational Health and Safety

Client Advocacy

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management

Tools

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Job description

OVERVIEW

A growing, community-based organization that provides shelter and outreach support for homeless youth in Peel Region. They are a leading organization recognized in the community for its commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

MISSION

The Manager, People and Culture will lead, support, and implement effective and efficient human resources initiatives. This talented and innovative individual has a strong business sense allowing them to anticipate, understand, and provide business solutions that contribute to the growth of employees, while building collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization. This position promotes the people-centered workplace culture through the development and delivery of people solutions to programs, supported by organizational scorecards and robust reporting.

PRIORITIES

• Manage the day-to-day human resources functions, including but not limited to labour relations, employee engagement, occupational health and safety, and HR management.
• Implement a people-centered strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates employees by fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Maintain a Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including the data collection and regular reporting of organizational-wide performance measures.
• Participate as a key contributor to an employee relations strategy that cultivates trust, accountability, individual participation, and commitment.
• Develop tools and resources to drive talent management through the organization, including development and retention plans for top talent, employee engagement, and/or critical roles and performance management strategies.
• Attendance and absentee management, including strategic planning to be proactive.
• Be a member of all Joint OH&S committees and manage the OH&S program for the organization.
• Support labour relations management through conducting research, reviewing collective agreements, and supporting bargaining.
• Prepare monthly reports on KPIs, trends, risk management, outcomes, and action plans regarding organizational development and performance scorecard.

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• Post-secondary education with focus on Human Resources Management.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources role.
• Extensive labour relations experience combined with exposure to negotiations and managing grievances.
• Not-for-profit, government-funded agency experience is a strong asset.
• Philosophy of fairness, equity, and accountability in your approach to human resources.
• Must have a continuous focus on client issues and service quality; be an advocate for clients and families.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of all Federal and Provincial Employments Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, etc.
• Previous experience as an advisor to senior management on all employee-related issues.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications and human resources information systems.
• Provide and maintain an acceptable Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Record.