About the Role
The Human Resources Partner will help manage and direct the Human Resources function for the organization in support of the Director, Corporate Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the Occupational Health and Safety program, ensuring compliance with OH&S legislative regulations and company standards.
- Review and maintain workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on the interpretation of employee policies and procedures related to performance, development, and people management.
- Assist all staff and Managers with HR concerns, ensuring alignment with our mission and legislative compliance.
- Participate in recruitment activities as needed, including screening, interviewing, and conducting reference checks.
- Lead employee relations matters, conduct investigations, facilitating conflict resolution, and guiding leaders on complex employee issues.
- Mentor and support managers with HR documentation such as employee letters, employment contracts, and performance management.
- Conduct compensation reviews and evaluations where required.
- Participate in departmental meeting to continuously build relationships and knowledge within your portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with WSIB requirements and participate with open claims and return-to-work processes.
- Following up on open claims, return to work and modified work requirements.
- Coach and support managers and employees in the Growth and Development plan process.
Requirements
- This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license and a reliable insured vehicle.
- The successful candidate would have to provide proof that they have a valid driver's license and proof of car insurance upon being hired.
- Regular travel will be required on company business/portfolios.
- Continued driving credentials with insurance an expectation of the role.
- Continued Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
Skills
- Effective leadership characteristics – humility, empathy, courage – to inspire and enact change.
- Exceptional listening skills and high emotional intelligence, respecting differences between various ethnic groups and gender in the workplace.
- Familiarity of current employment legislation and employment standards act.
- Experienced with employee relations.
- Enthusiasm: excited to work with other people and teams.
- Flexibility: able to work at various times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Communication: effectively speaking with and listening to team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
- Problem-solving: finding solutions to problems, being accurate.
Location
- in-office
Work Type
- full-time
- part-time
Education Level
- Human Resources Management Diploma or Certificate
Benefits
- dental/health available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked)
- Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles
- Employee discount at retail locations
- Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials
- Personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program
- Work-life balance (we provide flexibility in scheduling your shifts)
About the Company
- Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK.
- Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness.
- Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.
- Mission: To strengthen people and communities through the power of work.
- Vision: Everyone working and thriving in inclusive, sustainable communities.
- Values: Mission-Driven Impact, Inclusion, Dignity, Compassion, Resilience, Accountability.
- Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
- Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
- Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
- Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
- Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
- Accredited through CARF International.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
