Manager of Human Resources

J**SUMMARY**:
Working with the Director of Human Resources and playing a critical role within the HR Department, the Manager of Human Resources’ areas of responsibility will include a full range of Human Resources functions, including, but not limited to oversight, guidance, and coordination for: Labour Relations, Employee Relations, Compensation (including Benefits and Pension), Organizational Reports, HR Data Building, Health and Safety Leadership, and Employee Wellness, in addition to other initiatives that will further serve our amazing staff and all the great work they do here to support individuals in the community.

The Manager will participate in key strategic and operational discussions and decisions on human resources issues, priorities, systems, processes, performance indicators, and budgets. We are the midst of redesigning the HR function here at OCAPDD, so the timing is great to join this team for someone with an interest to grow and expand their career

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
As part of this role, responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Work collaboratively with, guide, and advise colleagues and staff on various Human Resources / Labour Relations matters;
- Research, Drive and Lead various Human Resources Programming initiatives;
- Maintain and/or improve lifestyle, wellness, and health and safety of employees by developing and promoting employee wellbeing, and engagement in collaboration with the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC);
- Manage and administer all aspects of our various Benefits (Health, WSIB, EAP) programs, including enrollment, status updates, etc.;
- Work collaboratively with the Manager of Staffing and Training to manage training activities for personnel, as well as create accurate and current reports;
- Manage effective Employee and Labour relations, including the Administration, Interpretation and Implementation of the Collective Agreements in conjunction with Organizational Policy and Procedures and Terms of Conditions for various employee groups;
- Manage and coordinate meetings, as the Employer representative, with various internal and external stakeholders;
- Participate and occasionally lead various Committee meetings;
- Manage HRIS and other databases, as necessary;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other Departments to create a variety of policies and procedures for the organization;
- Work with colleagues and reports to compile various reports on a variety of HR matters to ensure informed decision making and accurate record keeping;
- Coordinate with Finance (Payroll) as required;
- Building and evolving HR practices and processes to ensure they serve all stakeholders well;
- Communicate with staff and external parties on various matters in a timely manner;
- Provide direction, mentoring, training, support and feedback to direct reports;
- Participate in regular professional development activities; and,
- Other duties as required.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- **Mandatory**_
- University degree in a related field (e.g., Human Resources, Industrial Relations); or, additional experience in lieu of a university degree not directly related.
- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience at the HR Generalist (or equivalent) or higher level;
- Proven knowledge and demonstrated experience in standard areas of HR practice, such as: Labour and Employee Relations, Staffing and Recruitment, Employee Engagement, HR Analytics, HR Policy and Procedures, OHS and JHSC, Benefits Management, HR Database Management, Report writing, HR and Systems Process Creation and Management, Staff Presentations, etc.)
- Strong knowledge and abilities with standard Microsoft Suite programs;
- Strong knowledge and abilities with HR-relevant technologies (HRIS and Payroll systems);
- Thorough knowledge and proven experience with labour and employment laws; and,
- CHRP designation (CHRL preferred).
- **Assets**_
- Bilingual ability in English and French is a _very strong_ asset;
- Experience working in a unionized environment is a _strong_ asset;
- Previous experience in a social services / not-for-profit environment is a definite asset;
- Previous experience in a multi-site office and residential setting is an asset;
- Any previous experience working with WSIB is an asset;
- Previous HR-oriented project management experience is an asset;
- Holding a current JHSC certification is an asset.

**COMPETENCIES**:

- Superior interpersonal abilities coupled with a strong client-service perspective;
- Collegial and collaborative;
- Ability to deal thoughtfully, sensitively, and confidentially on human resources and personnel matters;
- Strong written communications abilities, preferably in both English and French, but a must have in English;
- Learning orientation;
- Initiative orientation;
- Process orientation;
- Ability to work independently;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Strong Analytical skills;
- Detail and accuracy orientation; and,
- Strong mode