Human Resources Manager

The Manager, Human Resources will work collaboratively with members of Greenwood’s Leadership Team in the effective implementation and management of human resources functions and best practices.

The Manager, Human Resources will take an active role in day-to-day human resources (HR) matters while actively participating in the development and implementation of human resources goals and operating plans. The incumbent will also work with the Principal to design, establish, and maintain an effective organizational structure and staffing complement that supports the requirements of the school. As the sole HR practitioner in the school, the Manager, Human Resources will be responsible for all facets of the Human Resources function.

The incumbent will play an integral role in championing initiatives that support Greenwood’s talent strategy and foster a collaborative, engaged and high-performing culture.

**Reports to**:Principal

**Role**: Permanent Full-Time

**The Position**

Working with the school’s Leadership Team, the Manager, Human Resources will:
A. HR Processes & Employment Policies:

- Regularly analyze the effectiveness of HR policies on the school’s operations and make recommendations accordingly
- Seek ways to improve and automate HR processes, creating organization-wide efficiencies
- Review and revise the employment policies annually, communicate these to staff regularly
- Liaise with staff in leadership roles on a regular basis to ensure organization policies are understood and followed
- Stay informed of competitive management practices and new developments, ensuring that Greenwood’s human resources policies and programs effectively attract and retain highly diverse employees while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Coordinate and oversee the organization’s Joint Health and Safety Committee

B. Recruitment and Onboarding:

- Contribute to the onboarding and orientation processes for new teachers
- Oversee and facilitate the onboarding process for new operations staff

C. Employee Relations:

- Provide leadership, counsel and expertise on HR matters
- Provide direction and guidance on employee relations issues such as professional conduct, compliance and workplace safety
- Coordinate staff leaves of absence
- Provide staff with a place to raise questions and concerns
- Facilitate staff performance management
- Oversee, analyze and report on HR data (e.g. employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys, etc)
- Propose and support employee engagement, satisfaction and retention initiatives
- Champion new and existing health, safety and well-being initiatives for staff

D. Training and Development:

- Work with school leaders to identify training needs and implement growth opportunities for staff at all levels
- Design, facilitate and evaluate training and development initiatives for staff, both for groups and individuals as well as formal and informal (e.g. time management, workload management, stress management, conflict resolution, middle-management training, etc.)

**Qualifications and Personal Characteristics**
- Postsecondary degree and/or certificate in Human Resources Management
- 5+ years of progressively senior Human Resources Generalist experience across multiple human resources disciplines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including group facilitation capability
- Strong organizational skills
- Action-oriented, readily takes initiative
- Strong technical knowledge of Talent Strategy and human resources practices and proven commitment to staying current with legislation changes and best practices
- Commitment to employee development
- Sound judgement
- Highly effective interpersonal skills
- Tact and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential matters

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 5 years (required)
- Organizational skills: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4S 2L8

Application deadline: 2024-10-21