Human Resources Manager

Job title: Human Resources Manager Department: Administration Reports to: CEO Job type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 hours/week, Monday – Friday 9am-4:30pm, less a daily unpaid ½ hour break. Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 annually Number of vacancies: 1 Existing opportunity **About Reception House** Reception House is a non-profit, community-based organization that delivers quality settlement, integration and support services to refugees and newcomers in Waterloo Region. Since 1987, Reception House has helped thousands of refugees rebuild their lives in Canada through specialized programs and services designed to help them become established in their new communities. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Human Resources Manager to lead our HR department through anticipated growth and changes. The HR Manager will oversee the human resource and payroll function, ensuring overall compliance with employment standards, health and safety, and any other employee-related legislative or funding requirements. They oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures and develop strategies to promote a positive, diverse and equitable culture among staff. **What you’ll do:** * Establish and implement standard processes for all aspects of HR including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, policy updates, etc. * Oversee all recruitment activities and administer the full cycle recruitment process for management level roles and above. * Develop and implement thorough onboarding and offboarding process, with methods for evaluation and improvement. * Oversee and approve the bi-weekly payroll process for salary and hourly staff, working closely with the finance team. * Ensure post-payroll reporting and other payroll reports are completed, create and submit ROEs and annual T4 slips. * Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of Human Resources policies and procedures ensuring compliance and identifying gaps. * Oversee employee leaves of absence and administer return to work and accommodation plans as needed. * Oversee the RH volunteer program, working closely with the volunteer staff to organize and fill volunteer program needs. * Provide effective management and leadership to HR staff, including providing direction, assigning work, coaching, conducting performance reviews and disciplinary action. * Oversee the planning and execution of employee engagement and appreciation events and other initiatives to promote an inclusive, engaged and diverse organizational culture. * Oversee compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices, acting as a management representative on the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). * Manage the formal performance management program throughout the organization to promote continuous development, performance improvement and engagement. * Manage and ensure accuracy of the HRIS and maintain proper documentation in electronic person