Director, People and Culture

2 months ago


Owen Sound, Canada The Pod Group Full time

ADAPTABLE ● DETERMINED ● ENTHUSIASTIC ● HANDS-ON ● STRATEGIC

OVERVIEW

A youth-based, non-profit charitable organization that is a leading provider of child and youth mental health services in Ontario, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of infants, children, youth, and their families. A great organization committed to delivering evidence-based, culturally competent, and family-centered care. 

The vision of the organization is to provide responsive, compassionate services for children, youth and families to build better and more hopeful futures. They are the Lead Agency for infant, child and youth mental health and addictions services.

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

MISSION

The Director, People and Culture will develop, implement and lead the Human Resources Strategic Plan with a focus on elevating the employee experience in serving our community.  This engaging and innovative leader will bring a balanced approach in developing a people-centric culture, while building effective infrastructure, systems, and solutions that contribute to the growth of employees. As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will report to the CEO.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a highly motivated human resources professional searching an opportunity to make a difference across the lives of children, youth and families.   

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a strong, determined, and strategic leader to fulfill the role of the Director, People and Culture.

PRIORTIES

Strategic Human Resources Management

  • Partner, lead and develop the long term Human Resources strategy that will include compensation, performance management, recruitment, leadership and employee development, succession planning with an emphasis on elevating the employee experience in alignment with the Strategic Plan.
  • Elevate the people-centered culture that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates employees by fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • Develop and implement an “employer of choice” strategy that is focused on the organization's vital role in the community.
  • Lead the health, safety and wellness strategies promoting a psychological safe environment for everyone.
  • Embrace, encourage, and model behaviours that elevate Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging as a core value and principle.

Human Resources Operational Excellence

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day human resources functions, including but not limited to labour relations, employee engagement, compensation and benefit administration, occupational health and safety, and policy administration.
  • 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.
  • Lead and manage positive labour relations by partnering with employees and the union in the best interests of the clients and communities served.
  • Prepare monthly reports on KPIs, trends, risk management, outcomes, and action plans regarding organizational development and performance scorecard.

Strategic Recruitment

  • At all levels, innovate and implement talent management strategies across the organization to attract, retain and engage new hires.
  • Develop the recruitment strategy that will bring top talent who are aligned with the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Requirements

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

  • Post-secondary education with focus on Human Resources Management.
  • CHRP/CHRL designation is required.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Human Resources leadership role with a demonstrated ability to lead with strategic foresight.
  • 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.
  • Strong and extensive knowledge of up-to-date human resources practices, trends, and legislation (Federal and Provincial Employments Standards, Occupational Health & Safety, Human Rights, etc.)
  • Experience in advising senior management in a strategic capacity while providing effective coaching on all HR related matters.
  • Provide and maintain an acceptable Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Record.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications and human resources information systems.
  • A solid understanding of the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and a passion for promoting and increasing initiatives within the workplace.

THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.



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