Manager, People

**Organization Overview**

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth in the Peel Region. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention and support in accessing safe and sustainable housing. Their vision is for all youth to have a place to call home.

**Position Profile
We are searching for a resourceful, compassionate, and hands-on individual Manager, People & Culture that will work with the leadership team and support the HR functions.

Reporting to the CEO, the Manager, People & Culture develops and implements organizational strategies from a human resources perspective, and ensures that Our Place Peel’s (OPP) human resources (HR) system effectively supports its valued personnel as well as its operational requirements.

**Role Overview
- Manage the day-to-day human resources functions, including but not limited to labour relations, employee engagement, occupational health and safety, and HR management.
- Implement a people-centered strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates employees by fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Maintain a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) including the data collection and regular reporting of organizational-wide performance measures.
- Participate as a key contributor to an employee relations strategy that cultivates trust, accountability, individual participation, and commitment.
- Develop tools and resources to support the leadership team in driving employee engagement across the organization.
- In liaison with the leadership team, design, implement and manage organization-wide effective leadership, employee development, and talent management initiatives to address capacity/knowledge gaps among staff.
- At all levels, drive talent management through the organization, including development and retention plans for top talent and/or critical roles and performance management strategies.
- Attendance and absentee management, including strategic planning to be proactive.
- Be a member of all Joint OH&S committees and manage the OH&S program for the organization.
- Support labour relations management through conducting research, reviewing collective agreements, and supporting bargaining. Prepare monthly reports on KPIs, trends, risk management, outcomes, and action plans regarding organizational development and performance scorecard.

**Qualifications**
- Diploma in Social Services or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Post-secondary education with focus on Human Resources Management.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources role.
- Extensive labour relations experience combined with exposure to negotiations and managing grievances.
- Not-for-profit, government-funded agency experience is a strong asset.
- Philosophy of fairness, equity, and accountability in your approach to human resources.
- Must have a continuous focus on client issues and service quality; be an advocate for clients and families.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of all Federal and Provincial Employments Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, etc.
- Previous experience as an advisor to senior management on all employee related issues.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel

This is an amazing opportunity for a highly motivated leader who is passionate about helping youth and the non-profit sector. To apply, please include a cover letter and resume.