Coordinator, People and Organizational Culture

Ulnooweg’s Coordinator, People & Organizational Culture oversees the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and contributes to the day-to-day operation of the People & Organizational Culture services. The Coordinator ensures accurate and timely service across Ulnooweg by responding to routine employee inquiries and bringing a systematic approach to team activities. Ulnooweg has an unrivaled organizational culture; the Coordinator will contribute to the positive experience by providing high quality service, modeling inspirational conduct, continuously learning and staying knowledgeable about current trends and the sociopolitical climate.

We are growing Ulnooweg’s People & Organizational Culture team. As part of this newly created position, this individual will work closely with the Manager, People & Organizational Culture. This individual will provide Ulnooweg’s People & organizational Culture service across the company’s multi-entity organizations.

To be considered for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you should be an innovative, knowledgeable, and socially conscious individual with an aptitude for understanding gray areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

HRIS administration, from data entry to reporting, you are a key agent in building Ulnooweg’s HR metrics.
- Maintain accurate and updated records in hard copy and/or electronic
- format ensuring confidentiality and security of all information according to policy and data protection regulations.
- Coordinate the recruitment process and on boarding process; screen resumes, schedule interviews, conduct background checks.
- Initiate the welcoming process for all new employees.
- Address employees queries regarding policies, benefits and other HR matters as appropriate.
- Support the production and implementation of surveys and policy compliance checks.

**Qualifications**
- Education Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in an HR environment responsible for employee records and various HR processes and transactions.
- Familiarity with HR software required.
- Experience with BambooHR an asset.
- Excellent computer skills with strong capability in MS Office Suite.
- Understanding of sourcing and social media platforms is an asset.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and multiple projects at once
- Great communication skills, attention to detail, demonstrated professionalism, judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Ability to work under tight timelines and pressure.

**About Ulnooweg**:
In Atlantic Canada, Ulnooweg represents three established and innovative Indigenous-led organizations committed to taking a transformative and complex community-centered approach. The three organizations benefit the communities they serve:
**Ulnooweg Development Group Inc**. (AFI) is a member of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA). A financial non-profit that promotes Indigenous entrepreneurship in Atlantic Canada that is autonomous, Indigenous-controlled, and community-based.

**Ulnooweg Education Centre**, a registered charitable organization devoted to empowering Indigenous communities, conducts research, develops educational programs, and delivers educational initiatives centered on science, technology, agriculture, and financial literacy, while also focusing on traditional values, culture, and language.

As a registered philanthropic foundation in Atlantic Canada, **Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation** promotes the strengthening of relationships between Canada’s philanthropic sector and First Nations communities, supporting educational initiatives, empowering youth in entrepreneurship, and engaging Indigenous communities in philanthropic activities.

Through truth and reconciliation, these organizations seek to break down systemic barriers facing Indigenous communities and individuals.

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

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you identify as Indigenous? If so, please state your community connection and self identify. Indigenous applicants are given priority as we are an Indigenous-led registered charity.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Millbrook, NS