Deputy Director, Human Resources

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Oxfam Canada Full time

**Internal/External Posting Notice**

**Title**: Deputy Director, Human Resources

**Department**: Finance & Operations

**Status**: Full-time, non-union

**Location**: Ottawa, ON

**Immediate Supervisor**: Director, Finance and Operations

**Salary**: $110,000 - $130,000

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 90 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women's rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor. Together we seek to influence those in power to ensure that women trapped in poverty have a say in the critical decisions that affect them, their families and entire communities. That’s why we believe that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights.

Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program, but more than that, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage - we want you on our team

**SCOPE OF POSITION**:
The Deputy Director, Human Resources (HR) is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Oxfam Canada’s human resources strategy, policies and practices. The Deputy Director is responsible for managing the Human Resources team, providing advisory support and expertise to members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and managers regarding the needs, planning and management of HR and professional relationships.

The Deputy Director, HR will lead all aspects of HR, Management and Labour Relations in a unionized work environment in alignment with our commitment to Anti-Racism, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and based on the most relevant available evidence. The Deputy Director, HR is responsible for the overall management, administration and coordination of all HR activities including but not limited to providing coaching and guidance to the SLT, managers and staff in all areas related to HR management and organizational culture.

The Deputy Director, HR oversees and guides a team of diverse HR professionals who are responsible for all aspects of the employment life cycle including recruitment, onboarding, retention, payroll and benefits, employee relations, labour relations, conflict resolution, performance management, training and development and the exit process. The individual must be a team-oriented leader and manager of people who knows and understands how to motivate individuals for collective success.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)

The Deputy Director, HR will contribute to achieving organizational goals and objectives through the following:
**HR Management and Representation**
- Support Managers and SLT in the implementation of HR policies and procedures, in such areas as job descriptions, evaluations, performance management, problem-solving and conflict resolution.

**Labour and Employee Relations**
- As the first point of contact with the Union on Labour Relations matters, represent management in Union/Management relations, (e.g. Labour Management Committee, collective bargaining, grievance/arbitration proceedings) and administer the terms of the Collective.
- Conduct research and analysis, communicate responses and prepare for labour relations processes including collective bargaining, grievances or arbitration.
- Participate on internal or external committees (Health & Safety, Joint Job Evaluation) or working groups.

**Management of HR Team**
- Lead and support the HR Team and provide advice, guidance and support on priorities and objectives.
- Set priorities and direct work of the HR team prioritizes both adherence to existing policies and processes, as well as ways to continuously improve processes to support a positive employee experience and organizational culture.
- Empower the team to provide compassionate and timely support to all staff concerning any HR matter.

**Recruitment and Induction**
- Ensure ARAO Principles, Feminist Principles and JEDI are prioritized throughout the organization in our HR systems, recruitment and retention policies and practices.
- Guide hiring managers, interview panelists and HR team on the selection process, offer negotiations, and timelines.
- Oversee hosting agreements, contract and consultant recruitment and selection, ensuring adherence to the Collective Agreement and applicable policies and processes.

**HR Systems, Processes and Policies**
- Lead and provide guidance to all people leaders for all phases of the performance cycle, including annual reviews, goal setting, assessments and staff training.
- Provide leadership



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