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About the Role

The HR Specialist operates at the intersection of strategic DEI and operational HR excellence, fostering a culture where employee diversity is viewed as a primary driver of student success. This role bridges the gap between student-facing equity goals and the professional lived experience of all employees, focusing on onboarding, policy documentation, and conflict resolution through restorative practices to ensure staff can thrive.

Responsibilities

Acts as the primary HR advocate for diversity across all spectrums, ensuring these lenses are applied to internal processes.
Works with the Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Global Citizenship to align employee culture with student-facing equity goals.
Designs and executes a visual roadmap for staff professional learning around belonging and inclusion.
Implements, leads, and acts as a neutral third party in restorative practices to resolve workplace conflicts, build trust, and strengthen relationships.
Proactively identifies and supports employees who may feel isolated.
Networks across other independent schools.
Collaborates with school leaders to develop and standardize onboarding frameworks.
Trains and supports Vice Principals and Admin Leaders on effective team onboarding.
Organizes new hire training.
Oversees the Peer Connector mentorship program.
Facilitates restorative practices, fosters dialogue, and works with protocols to build teams and solve problems collaboratively.
Supports the documentation and review of school policies, ensuring legal compliance and empathy for diverse workforce experiences.
Maintains an up-to-date understanding of Ontario labour laws and human rights legislation.
Collaborates with the broader HR team on recruitment, benefits communication, and employee lifecycle initiatives.
Authentically embeds inclusion and belonging into all processes.
Commits to the Staff Growth Process.
Participates in professional learning and growth.

Requirements

Experience in an HR team with a proven track record in equity work.
Deep understanding of employment law, policy writing, and project management.
Coaches with a deep-seated equity mindset and a consistent focus on culturally responsive practices.
Possesses the emotional intelligence necessary to navigate sensitive, confidential, and high-stakes conversations with tact.
Demonstrates strong intrapersonal awareness and interpersonal agility.
Highly proficient in both written and spoken communication, including formal presentation delivery.
Skilled in guiding groups and facilitating complex discussions effectively.
Demonstrated success working collaboratively on initiatives and projects.
Ability to work at a strategic level and promote ideas, but also be detail-oriented.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning.
Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness and a readiness to accept and respect others.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and supporting an equitable, inclusive working and learning environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Operational HR
Onboarding frameworks
Policy documentation
Restorative practices
Conflict resolution
Psychological safety
Legal integrity
Equitable internal processes
Employee relations
Project management
Communication
Facilitation
Collaboration
Organizational skills
Problem-solving

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-Time
Permanent

Experience Level

Mid-level

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 - $77,000

Benefits

Extensive health and dental benefits package
Robust pension plan with up to 8% match
Lunch provided everyday
Use of on-site fitness center
Professional Learning opportunities

About the Company

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world.
We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice.
Our strategic plan was launched in January 2023, and we are continuing to make progress on our collective commitment to inspire girls to be fearless and educate them to be the leaders the world needs.

Equal Opportunity

BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment.
We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment.
We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process.
If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416-483-4325, ext. 1920 or by email at hradmin@bss.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.