HR Generalist

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Covenant House Toronto Full time

**People & Culture Senior Generalist**

**1 Year Contract, Full time**

**Hybrid, Downtown Toronto**

For forty years, we have maintained a steadfast dedication to our mission: supporting the vulnerable youth who come through our doors. To this day, we remain committed to this duty.

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day. More than a place to stay, we provide 24/7 crisis shelter and transitional housing on-site and in the community, along with comprehensive services including education, counselling, health care, employment assistance, job training and after-care. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people.

As a national leader, we educate and advocate for long-term change to improve the lives of vulnerable youth. This includes influencing public policy, leading awareness and prevention programs and continually building and sharing our knowledge. As a learning organization, we strive for excellence and programs with impact.

We provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth's immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals.

Thanks to our donors, who contribute 80 per cent of our $44.2-million annual operating budget, we are able to deliver these comprehensive programs and services.

**Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Proactively partners with leaders to identify and understand the strategic people issues specific to the business unit and provides advice and expertise, through new and innovative HR ideas, to develop short-term and long-term business strategies, solutions and action plans that support the achievement of current and changing needs and objectives of the business and organization.
- Acts as an advisor by providing guidance and/or coaching on sensitive confidential and complex HR issues, ensuring compliance with Covenant House Toronto’s policies, Employment Standards and other regulatory employment and human rights requirements.
- Maintains an awareness of emerging trends and best practices in People and Culture and liaisons with People and Culture peers to ensure policies and procedures stay current and market competitive.
- Partners in the execution and management of a variety of programs in the areas of Talent Acquisition, Organization Effectiveness and Design etc.
- Supports recruitment needs, events and functions as required.
- Supports supervisors and managers with investigations and resolves sensitive employee issues and complaints.
- Champions change by partnering with business leaders and other internal departments to develop timely and appropriate communication and action plans.
- Effectively manage employee relations practices to facilitate communication between managers and employees through standardized performance management and effective coaching.
- Participate in various health and safety activities, including the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee, to ensure a high awareness of employee safety.
- Leads and/or participates in key projects that support business goals and objectives.
- Other miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of a relevant postsecondary or postgraduate program with a focus on HR Management
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience as a Human Resources Generalist preferably in a not-for-profit environment preferred
- CHRP or working towards it an asset
- Attention to detail for grammar, format and numeracy
- Experience working with HRIS, ATS, Microsoft Suite of Products
- Knowledge of labour laws, ESA, Human Rights Code, etc.
- Eager to learn and take initiative and ability to influence
- Demonstrated ability to learn and use technology in the workplace to automate processes
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact and professionalism
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments
- Excellent planning, organization, and prioritizing skills
- Positive, friendly, and helpful approach to work

To ensure the safety of our staff, youth and volunteers, Covenant House Toronto has implemented a mandatory COVID 19 Vaccination Policy in compliance with the City of Toronto. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, exemptions will only be granted to individuals based on applicable medical/religious grounds.

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