Job Description

Position Title:

Manager, People and Culture

Reports To:

Director of Business Relations, SARA for Women

Contract:

Permanent Full-Time

Job Location

: Mission and/or Abbotsford Office - On-Site Full-Time

Hours:

35 hours per week

Job Overview:

In the position of the Manager, People & Culture, you will serve a vital role within SARA for Women and will be responsible to manage and implement human resource (HR) strategies, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure a positive and productive work environment for all Employees. You will be a key player, driving SARA for Women's people-related initiatives, and promoting a strong company culture. You will collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to attract, develop, enable, and retain top talent while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. As a leader, you will demonstrate both personal and professional commitments to advancing SARA for Women's Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategic Plan.

Your role will include developing and implementing effective, consistent, and legal human resources practices grounded in a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will oversee all people and culture functions including employee and labour relations, recruitment and selection, payroll and admin, training and development, compensation and benefits, performance management, occupational health and safety, and regulation compliance. Working in collaboration across the organization, you will support employee engagement and optimize service delivery and sustainability.

As a member of the leadership team, you will exemplify the Society's core values of feminism, and leadership through teamwork, integrity and trust, respect, dignity, and compassion, while fostering teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff members. You will support individual staff strengths and initiatives while cultivating collaborative relationships with community organizations and maintaining clear communication within your role.

You will be a key point of contact for communication; thus, you will handle sensitive matters with tact, confidentiality, and good judgment. You will ensure human resources programs are consistent across the organization, respect human rights, and are in alignment with the collective agreement and legislative standards.

You will contribute to a positive, safe work environment, receive and offer constructive feedback, and collaborate with co-workers. Additionally, you will manage your time well, follow all policies and procedures, and participate in continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop a collaborative human resource strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and values Partner with the management team to identify staffing needs; execute full-cycle recruitment; ensure the selection of qualified candidates through fair and legal processes, adhering to the parameters of the Collective Bargaining Agreement when necessary Ensure legal compliance with relevant provincial and federal legislation. Provide advice and represent the organization in complex and sensitive matters regarding labour relations, human rights, accommodation, workplace investigations, settlement negotiations, employee privacy, disability management, organizational design, and return to work. Provide resources and support to the leadership team and management in the application of performance management processes, staffing, training, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, and labour relations. Develop, modify, and regularly review human resources policies and procedures and meet legislation requirements, such as the Employment Standards Act and WorkSafeBC; advise the organization of changes and updates; and ensure employees are appropriately trained in organizational policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with the management team to identify training needs and to provide training programs; provide input into employee continued learning and professional development curriculum. Ensure digital and hard-copy employee records are current, accurate, complete, and secure. Develop and manage the department's operating budget. Guide negotiations and ensure compliance with CSSEA and the union regarding the BCGEU Collective Agreement, local issues agreement, complaints, and/or grievances. Oversee the administration of the payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing and remittances; interpret, apply, and maintain knowledge of collective agreement regulations, laws, and other payroll requirements; respond to inquiries, and handle issues or grievances. Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workforce by removing barriers to employment. Provide strategic leadership and direction on total compensation strategies to support the attraction and retention of employees Administer and process benefits enrolment; advise employees on benefits issues; maintain accurate employee information in the benefits system; answer employee or manager questions about eligibility or claims; contact benefit carriers as required. Develop and implement performance management processes and systems that reflect organizational goals and objectives; manage employee recognition and appreciation programs and event planning. Manage the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee; oversee claims and record-keeping processes; build an optimal relationship with WorkSafeBC to support effective and efficient claims management; and assist employees in developing safety training, metrics, and health and safety plans. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated working knowledge of legislation and regulations that govern long-term care, assisted living, and human resource requirements in BC such as the BC Employment Standards Act, BC Human Rights Code, and BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Demonstrated knowledge of HR best practices and emerging trends. Demonstrated experience in recruitment, employee engagement, labour relations, total compensation, performance management, training and development, and occupational health and safety. Ability to plan, develop, and implement HR-related projects, systems, practices, and initiatives. Advanced interpersonal skills including managing employees fairly and consistently. Ability to organize and utilize systems and tools to assess and assign priorities. Understands, interprets, explains, and applies relevant municipal, provincial, and federal policy, law, regulation and court decisions. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills; can consult effectively with managers to develop solutions to moderately complex organizational and people management issues. Effective decision maker; able to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks; able to execute clear and timely decisions in the organization's best interests. Highly professional and exercises sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality Skilled in developing relationships with and working in collaboration with other organizational units. Collaborates with leaders, stakeholders, and Employees, modeling a cooperative and constructive, quality improvement-focused environment. A commitment to and champion for equity, diversity, and inclusion. A demonstrated commitment to decolonization and reconciliation.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, leadership, business, or relevant discipline. A professional designation, such as Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) in good standing with CPHR BC & Yukon, will be an asset. Three (3) years of senior-level experience in human resources management or integrated operational management practice, including labour relations, disability management, and payroll, preferably for a union entity. Experience in total compensation, recruitment and retention, performance management, and HR policy/program development. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the healthcare sector. Digital fluency including MS Office Suite, Excel, and PowerPoint. Valid British Columbia Class 5 driver's license without limitations.
This position pays an annual salary of $75,000 to $85,000 depending on experience, plus extended health benefits, a municipal pension plan, and a competitive vacation package.

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change, and aligned with professional competency, may be added, deleted, or changed at the direction of the employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person