People & Culture Manager (Maternity Leave Coverage, Part-time) - HR Leader

1 week ago


Richmond, British Columbia, Canada PressReader Full time

At PressReader, we're a rapidly growing technology company that partners with leading publishers to deliver content to millions of users worldwide. Our innovative approach to digital distribution has enabled publishers like The Washington Post, The Guardian, and Vogue to reach new audiences through strategic partnerships with airlines, hotels, and other companies.

We're seeking a seasoned HR Leader to join our People and Culture Team on a part-time basis (3 days/week) for 13 months to cover maternity leave. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll be responsible for overseeing our day-to-day human resources practices and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

  • Collaborate with our leadership team on key organizational, management, and operational issues.
  • Lead a team of HR professionals, establishing direction, setting objectives, hiring and training new team members, assessing performance, and implementing development plans.
  • Evaluate and optimize HR systems, tools, processes, and metrics to create efficiencies and data-driven insights.
  • Work with business leaders to apply group-level HR strategies, programs, and values consistently across all business entities.
  • Oversee and manage the HR budget.

Talent Acquisition:

  • Oversee employer branding and recruiting efforts, ensuring the proper leadership, structure, roles, and accountabilities are in place and effectively engaged.
  • Collaborate with our leadership team to understand talent needs, guiding headcount planning to ensure we have the necessary human resources to deliver on our strategic business objectives.
  • Support the creation of job descriptions, full-cycle recruitment, and onboarding of new hires.

Culture Champion:

  • Lead employee engagement activities throughout the year, including diversity celebrations and initiatives.
  • Drive the employee engagement survey and provide analytical insights to our senior leadership team to formulate action plans for continuous improvement.

Employee Relations & Performance Management:

  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for escalated employee concerns and inquiries.
  • Address and resolve complex employee concerns and disputes, ensuring adherence to employment laws, company policies, and organizational values.
  • Coach leaders in effective management strategies, recommending supports and programs for further development where appropriate.
  • Lead the annual performance review cycle, providing coaching and training to leaders, and ensuring timely completion of reviews.
  • Assist in the development of performance review plans.

Compliance & Policy Management:

  • Develop, update, and maintain HR policies and programs in compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
  • Oversee the administration of benefits and leave programs, acting as the main point of contact for vendors and brokers.
  • Lead the offboarding process.
  • Manage immigration inquiries and requirements for the LMIA, BCPNP, etc.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
  • Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the executive team and all departments.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
  • The ability to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing space for your team.
  • Passion for creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • A good understanding of the challenges of the Tech Industry.
  • A great sense of humor and a positive mindset.
  • CPHR certification preferred.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now & WorkTango.
  • Have a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

We offer a hybrid work environment to balance flexibility and collaboration. This part-time position is based in our Richmond, BC office and requires on-premises work 2 days a week. When not in the office, employees have the opportunity to work remotely. The pay range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience.

We thank everyone who is interested in our role. Only qualified candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be directly contacted for this position.



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