HR Specialist for Theatre Nonprofit & Payroll

Theatre Alberta; National (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee group benefits

Job summary

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is seeking an HR Specialist to provide HR consulting, policy training, and payroll/bookkeeping support for our member theatres. The role works under the Executive Director in a full-time capacity with benefits.

Responsibilities include compliance guidance, development of HR training, performance management support, and coordination with partner organizations to advance Canadian theatre workforce standards.

Qualifications

• Three years’ HR or staff management experience, ideally in a non-profit.
• Knowledge of employment standards including WSIB, CRA, and compliance matters.
• Experience in bookkeeping and use of QuickBooks or Sage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR consulting around employer compliance for Canadian theatre organizations.
• Assist with development and delivery of HR training for PACT members.
• Support performance management and employee retention initiatives.
• Consult with members on issues such as work complaints and harassment allegations.
• Publish HR guides and digital resources for members.
• Assist in developing HR training programs and workshops.
• Foster relationships with related organizations (e.g., workinculture, CHRC).
• Oversee payroll and basic bookkeeping administration for PACT staff and contractors.

Skills

HR consulting

Employment standards

MS Office

Communication skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Accounting training

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) is seeking an HR Specialist to provide HR consulting, policy training, and payroll/bookkeeping support for our member theatres. The role works under the Executive Director in a full-time capacity with benefits.

Responsibilities include compliance guidance, development of HR training, performance management support, and coordination with partner organizations to advance Canadian theatre workforce standards.