Human Resources Generalist

Job Posting:
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR) is a community support service organization that provides programs and services to people living with dementia and their care partners in Durham Region. We work closely with other service providers to ensure quality care and support for our clients to achieve our mission to improve the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia and their care partners.

We employ administrative and fund development staff, educators, social workers, social service workers, nurses, occupational therapists, recreation staff, and volunteers who work together as a team to meet the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners.

We promote an equitable and inclusive environment that is healthy and discrimination-free and recognizes and respects the personal worth, dignity and diversity of our staff, volunteers, students, and Board members. We respect the values and beliefs of all who gather in our organization.

Our values include **collaboration **and **respect** and are the guideposts we use for decision-making of all kinds. We believe that this will guide the organization toward a place of inclusion for all - where equity and access to essential supports and services becomes the reality.

As a Human Resources (HR) Generalist you will be working under the Director of Operations. The Human Resources
Generalist involves addressing issues raised by current employees and new hires, organizing, and scheduling orientations, and onboardings, and coordinating other HR functions.

What you will be doing

Responsibility : Human Resources
- Provides administrative support to the new employees onboarding process, including compiling, and confirming all onboarding documents and orientation
- Maintains and updates confidential employee records and filing systems, including preparing and inputting paperwork for new hires, internal staff changes, and terminations
- Fosters positive employee working environment by implementing professional development opportunities and initiatives
- Manages employee relations issues in a confidential manner, including disciplinary actions, compensations, disputes. Responds to inquiries or requests and provides assistance based on established processes and guidelines
- Works closely with Finance in ensuring contracts, pays and benefits are most up-to-date and accurate.
- Responsible for HRIS software administration and maintenance
- Responsible to update employee vacation and sick time accruals on a monthly basis
- Works closely with HR resources of Alzheimer Society of Ontario (ASO) in providing information and recommendations with respect to human resources services, policies, strategies and reports including relevant legislation and on emerging trends.
- Supports managers in performance management process with coaching, corrective actions, improvement plans, goal setting and performance reviews
- Supports job evaluations process
- Ensure Health and Safety initiatives are met by creating a healthy and safe working environment
- Responsible for annual review of HR, Quality Improvement, & Health and Safety policies along with policy formulation as required
- Assists in-house and external training activities and evaluations; maintains training documentation
- Assists with annual rewards and recognition
- Updates job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
- Assists the CEO with HR planning and staffing budgets.
- Assists in preparing, updating Employee Manual, human resource policies and procedures annually
- Contributes to HR quality improvement initiatives including employee surveys, staff feedback and evaluations
- Active involvement in agency related committees, events, and fundraising initiatives

Other Duties
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

What you will bring along

**Education**:

- Post-secondary education in Human Resource Management or relevant field
- CHRP/CHRL designation or actively working towards the designation is preferred

**Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years of Human Resource experience required
- High level of composure and demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment where there is a need to be able to effectively manage multiple tasks/assignments at the same time
- Judgement exercised in prioritizing workflow and use discretion with highly confidential and sensitive employee information
- Demonstrated organizational/time management skills meeting deadlines
- Displays tact, diplomacy, good judgement and use discretion with highly confidential and sensitive employee information

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

- Ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment and able to work independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions
- Meticulous attention to