Human Resources Generalist

**Position Title**:  HR Generalist

**Reports to**: Executive Director with dotted line reporting to Director, Finance & Operations

**Classification**: Non-Union

**Status**:Full Time

**Hours of Work**: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30

**Who we are**:
Halton Women’s Place is the only women’s shelter in the Halton region providing emergency safe shelter and community outreach services to women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse.

We provide Safe, secure shelter and support for women and their children who are experiencing abuse.

**Why you want to Join us at HWP.**

We offer a competitive salary, with a robust and comprehensive total compensation package, which includes:

- Company paid Medical and Dental Benefits (exclusive of LTD and LIFE)
- PTO to support your wellness.
- RRSP Matching
- International Women’s Day to use as a float day.
- Beyond the paycheck:

- We are an organization where you can realize your aspirations and achieve your personal and professional goals in an inclusive and supportive environment.
- We are a dynamic and talented team who collectively provide practical compassionate client-centered care to those who have experienced gender abuse.
- We invest in our team through training, professional development opportunities, and wellness initiatives.
- We are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

**Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- Responsible for all HR related documentation including employment agreements, amendments, grievances and termination notices.
- Manage HRIS System (ADP)
- Maintain employee records and profiles in HRIS system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures to promote a positive work environment.
- Responsible for annual review and update of all legislated Policies.
- Responsible for Benefits enrollment for union and non-union benefits.
- Support performance management processes by providing guidance to Managers on evaluations and employee development plans.
- Sit on the JHSC and ensure compliance with minutes and inspections
- Work with the Data Analyst to provide HR related data for Board Reports (such as turnover rates etc)
- Participate in Labor Management Meetings to take minutes and provide them to the Union Stewards.
- Be first point on contact on Labor Relations Matters (eg. interpretation of Collective Agreements).
- Work with Finance to determine Termination pay, Vacation Pay outs and other HR related calculations.
- Work with Accounting and Payroll on Time and Attendance Matters

**Experience**
- 3-5 years of demonstrated experience working as a Generalist or Coordinator with a focus on Recruiting and Administration.
- CHRP or working towards
- Minimum of 1 year experience managing all aspect of ADP is **required.**:

- ADP Payroll processing experience is an asset
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience with SharePoint and all Microsoft Office is required
- Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
- Sound Knowledge of HR best practices
- Understanding of Paid Time Off and payroll principals.
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation to ensure compliance.
- At least 1 year experience with Labor Relations

**Mandatory Requirements**
- Clear Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Clear results of a Step One TB Skin Test
- Proof of COVID Vaccinations
- As part of the recruitment and selection function, HWP will collect voluntary self-identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWP Hiring Practices Administrative Procedure, HWP’s Employment Equity Policy and Ontario’s Anti Racism Data Standards:_
- Personal information is collected under the authority of the Anti-Racism Act, 2017, S.O. 2017, c. 15, in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. In accordance with HWP’s Employment Equity Policy, personal information collected on this form will aim to achieve an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce. It works to intentionally identify and remove barriers for equity-deserving communities at each stage of the hiring process. Encouraging diversity of the workforce is vital because the workforce should be reflective and representative of the community._
- Although hiring policies must adhere to the qualification requirements set out in applicable Regulations and any applicable collective agreement provisions, HWP recognizes the importance of the following when developing its selection and evaluation criteria:_
- _valuing applicants’ additional experience, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives; and_
- _granting first consideration, where the skills, ability, and qualifications of the applicants are relatively equal, to applicants who self-identify as members of historically under-represen