Strategic HR Advisor - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Mainstreet Credit Union Canada; Strathroy; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage employer

Values-based cooperative

Work-life balance

Vacation and benefits

Training and advancement

Job summary

Mainstreet Credit Union in Ontario is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to join our growing team. This hybrid role requires weekly in-office presence at one of our administration locations (Strathroy, Sarnia or Chatham) and provides professional HR advisory services across recruitment, policy interpretation, disability management and employee relations.

Join a values-based cooperative that offers a living wage, work-life balance, generous vacation and benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline.
• CHRP designation preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years broad HR experience.
• Working knowledge of ESA, OHSA, Human Rights, AODA, WSIA and related legislation.
• Demonstrated recruitment, employee relations and disability management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative developments and recommend changes to policies, programs and practices.
• Research, draft and recommend new and revised HR policies and procedures.
• Provide interpretation and guidance to employees and leaders regarding legislation, policy and HR practices.
• Support workplace investigations related to policy non-compliance, harassment, workplace conflict and other related matters.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities including workforce planning support, sourcing strategies, screening, interviewing support, candidate selection, employment offers and onboarding coordination.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives in partnership with Organizational Development.
• Lead relationships with post-secondary institutions, professional associations, and community organizations to support recruitment strategies, succession planning, and workforce development initiatives.
• Represent Mainstreet Credit Union at career fairs, networking events, and educational information sessions, promoting career opportunities and increasing awareness of the unique value proposition and career paths available within the credit union sector.
• Partner with hiring managers and educational institutions to identify opportunities for internships, co-op placements, student recruitment, and other talent pipeline initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, recruitment strategies and candidate assessment criteria.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate disability management, accommodation and return-to-work processes.
• Support organizational occupational health and safety initiatives through policy guidance, reporting, accommodation processes and legislative compliance activities.
• Support leaders with attendance management, performance management, coaching, corrective action and employee relations matters.
• Support organizational change initiatives and workforce planning activities.
• Maintain compliance with employment legislation, human rights, privacy and accessibility requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide timely HR consultation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to employee relations, accommodation, performance management and recruitment activities.
• Support annual HR projects and strategic initiatives.

Education

Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline

CHRP designation preferred

3-5 years HR experience

ESA, OHSA, Human Rights, AODA, WSIA knowledge

Recruitment and employee relations experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Mainstreet Credit Union in Ontario is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor to join our growing team. This hybrid role requires weekly in-office presence at one of our administration locations (Strathroy, Sarnia or Chatham) and provides professional HR advisory services across recruitment, policy interpretation, disability management and employee relations.

Join a values-based cooperative that offers a living wage, work-life balance, generous vacation and benefits, and opportunities for