HR Specialist

4 weeks ago


Markham, Canada Affinity Health Full time

You have to manage a range of human resource management-related activities for Affinity Health (Affinity). The CHR advises Head Office and management on human resources-related issues. Responsible for developing and managing human resources policies and programs and determining processes for all aspects of human resource management.

Given our distributed HR structure, the CHR works within 3 distinct HR domains, two of which report directly into the lines of business (LOB) while one remains a head office function. As Head Office exists to primarily serve the lines of business, this model allows for the level of managerial control to effectively grow and operate LOBs while centralizing certain functions that serve the entire Affinity community. The three domains are:
1. Administrative & generalist functions (Head Office)

2. Training and development (LOB)

3. Talent acquisition (LOB)

In collaboration with other HR teammates (focused on training & recruitment) and the leadership team, the CHR will strengthen the health of the organization and contribute to realizing the vision through effective deployment of human resources and its related programs and services.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

(a) Overall responsibility for:
(i) Development, implementation & monitoring of human resource policies and procedures;
(ii) Standardisation and maintenance of training & development activities in collaboration with the LOBs;
(iii) Standardisation and maintenance of recruitment & retention activities in collaboration with the LOBs;
(iv) Labour relations and staff satisfaction activities;
(v) Development, implementation & monitoring of performance management processes;
(vi) Benefit management & co-ordination;
(vii) Human resources performance metric measurement & reporting;
(viii) Maintaining human resources management information systems standards;
(ix) Co-ordinating health & safety activities;
(x) Responding to information requests from staff, MoL, WSIB, government and other bodies regarding employees;
(xi) Recruitment and on-boarding for Head Office staff

Knowledge and Skill

(a) Strong leadership & interpersonal skills to develop, maintain relations, both internal and external, and to contribute to a supportive work environment

(b) Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication including the ability to develop, analyse and present reports.

(c) Acute planning skills, strong organizational skills and works independently

(d) Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while being able to respond to priorities

(e) Highly accountable, results & strategy focused, ability to evaluate results

(f) Relevant computer competency

(g) The ability to work with a high sense of urgency

(h) Experience working in a data-driven environment with the ability to track and understand key metrics (conversion rates, etc)

(i) Results oriented, resourceful, team player

(j) Demonstrated knowledge of Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Workers Compensation Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Social Inclusion Act

(k) A start-up attitude coupled with an ability to establish effective process where needed

Position Requirements

(a) Post-Secondary education in Human Resources or related field (university training preferred)

(b) Certified Human Resource Professional designation (CHRP) preferred

(c) Minimum 3 years within the health and human services sector (home care preferred)

(d) Work experience within a nationally distributed work force preferred

(e) Clear Criminal Reference Check-Vulnerable Sector required

(f) Minimum 5 years’ experience in general human resource processes including recruitment, payroll, labour relations, training, benefit management, HR information systems, and reporting

(g) Clear Criminal Reference Check-Vulnerable Sector

(h) Ability to effectively communicate (spoken and written) in English and French is preferred

Other Information

(a) Part-time position (24 hpw)

(b) Hybrid with some office presence

(c) $45-55K per annum salary

(d) Benefits available

LOB Collaboration Activities - not for posting but to establish clarity about collaboration

(a) Manage any labour relations activities and provide support in managing disputes

(b) Ensures that all caregivers have up-to-date job requirements such as licenses, certifications, and vaccinations, and notifies employees when specific items are due for renewal;
(c) Completes necessary paperwork and provides ongoing communication with employees for workplace injuries and WSIB claims. Final sign off by the Supervisor is required on all WSIB files.

(d) Understands the goals and priorities of our field staff and provides appropriate information, coaching and HR expertise to support achieving business objectives

(e) Conducts regular focus groups and/or satisfaction surveys with current employees to help determine strengths and weaknesses of company;
(f) Manage, adhere to, and ensure performance of


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