People & Culture Generalist

4 days ago

Halifax, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

**Title**:People & Culture Generalist

**Reports to**: Director, People & Culture

**Position Status**: Full Time

**Vacancies**:1

**Salary**: $50,000 - $55,000

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Location**: YMCA Centre Association Services, Halifax, NS

**Dept**: 100

For over 160 years, the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth has been apart of life in Nova Scotia, and apart of a family of Associations that connect more than 50,000 people daily. We promote positive values of respect, responsibility, honesty, inclusion, and caring by providing programs to help those living in our communities.

We care for kids, shape leaders of tomorrow, help generations of people come together for support, and provide experiences that last a lifetime. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive, and everyone feels a sense of belonging.

**The YMCA Experience**

At the YMCA we know that our ability to partner with others in our community is through the passion and dedication of our employees and volunteers. In joining the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth you will become part of a dedicated network of individuals with great passion for providing holistic support to the communities in which we serve. By living our purpose, mission, vision, and values, we can achieve our vision together, a future where everyone has a sense of belonging in and out of the workplace. Employees gain access to:

- Comprehensive Group Benefits with employer cost-sharing
- Pension Program with contribution matching
- Two (2) weeks vacation, increasing with service
- Strong Life-Work Balance Programs
- Free YMCA Membership
- Discounted Childcare and Summer Camp programs

**The Opportunity**

You would be an integral part of our People & Culture (P&C) team, delivering on our promise of excellence by supporting employees and managers. You would be responsible for the quality delivery of programs and initiatives in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, policy, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, and engagement. With a progressive and process improvement mindset, you are able to think critically and are resourceful in your ability to find solutions.

**You will**
- Support the efficient day to day execution of People & Culture programs and processes, such as recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, learning and development, training, EDI, employee engagement and retention, etc.
- Provide advice and support to managers in disciplinary issues, protected leaves, policy interpretation, accommodations, complaint resolution, and process on changes such as role changes, restructures, etc.
- Facilitate training to staff and managers, create training materials, and contribute to cultivating a culture of learning and development
- Gather and analyze employee and pulse survey feedback and results and aid in employee engagement initiatives
- Create, modify, and enhance HR documentation, such as forms and policies, and own the communication and implementation
- Monitor training certifications and ensure they are up to date and current on an annual basis for all employees
- Manage and monitor performance-related issues and work with managers on Performance Improvement Plans, coaching, or other solutions
- Monitor provincial legislation and ensure changes are communicated appropriately and implemented effectively
- Work with the Director, People & Culture in projects related to recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, training, EDI, employee engagement and retention, etc.
- Provide support in the maintenance of electronic employee files and HRIS management
- Work with the COO and Department heads to ensure legislative compliance to Occupational Health & Safety

**You possess**
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management
- Proven experience effectively executing on People and Culture/HR programs and initiatives
- Strong documentation creation, formatting, and writing abilities
- Experience having conducted workplace mediations and investigations considered an asset
- Prior experience in non-profit or medium to large organizations with a mix of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and casual employees an asset
- Significant knowledge of provincial employment legislation and ability to interpret and train managers
- Tech savvy, with previous experience with Payworks or other HRIS/ATS systems, emphasis on experience administrating systems
- Strong ability to actively listen and communicate with empathy
- Highly technically proficient, curious, and experienced in how technology can improve process
- Demonstrated ability to critically think, problem solve, and implement resolution
- High level of diplomacy, demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations, and make sound decisions

**Note**
- A current and satisfactory Criminal Record C

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