Anchored Recruiting is delighted to partner with Sydney Credit Union to find a Human Resource Generalist to join their growing and progressive team.

Our client, Sydney Credit Union is a full-service co-operative financial institution with three branches, 13,000 members, and approximately $285 Million in assets providing high-quality financial solutions to enhance the economic and social well-being of their members and communities. They have a unique opportunity for a highly professional and energetic individual to be a Human Resource (HR) Generalist for their financial institution. This HR Generalist will play a critical role in administering and/or coordinating the implementation of the credit union’s human resource programs and performing their group benefits administration functions.

The successful candidate will need to provide advice, guidance, and support to managers and employees in the areas of recruitment and selection, performance management, total compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative self-starter who has a desire to make a positive difference in the workplace. The successful candidate must be an excellent communicator with impeccable interpersonal and coaching skills. They must be able to maintain a high level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential information, as well as the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

As a Human Resource Generalist, your key responsibilities will be:

Human Resource Planning

Liaise with and support departments in the achievement of their human resource goals.
Collect, prepare, and analyze HR metrics to support Sydney Credit Union as a whole, as well as individual department HR strategies.

Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding

Take a lead role in the Job Profile process including providing advice and guidance on writing, developing new and revising existing job profiles in collaboration with the respective manager; coordinates job evaluations for new and significantly changed positions to determine the appropriate placement of the position in the salary structure, and makes recommendations for salary structure.
Lead the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process including the development of a recruitment plan, leading the selection and interview process, as well as the employment contract and orientation process.
Be the coordinator for internship and cooperative programs through the various universities and community colleges.
Prepare evaluations to measure the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection program and prepare a semi-annual summary report.
Be the champion of the Orientation Process to assist managers in planning for new employee orientation and providing advice and guidance on the process.

Performance Management

Lead the administration of the performance management process including the distribution and collection of scheduled performance and development plans, interim reviews, and annual reviews.
Provide support to management and employees on the performance management process.
Be able to provide coaching on performance as needed.
Conduct audits of performance management documentation to ensure a fair and consistent process is being followed.
Recommends and provides, or coordinates, training of managers and employees in the phases of the performance management process as required. Provides advice and guidance in identifying training and development opportunities and solutions.

Total Compensation Program

In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), take a lead role in the Total Compensation Program including implementing the compensation strategy and the salary administration guidelines; providing support, guidance, and education to Senior Managers on comp-ratio placements; and coordinating the compiling and inputting of compensation data for external compensation surveys.

Benefits Administration

Administer the benefits enrolment and changes to the group benefits plans (health and dental insurance, life insurance, Long-Term disability insurance, employee, and family assistance program (EFAP), voluntary benefits, pension plan, and retiree benefits).
Staying current on regulations concerning insurance and employee benefits
Administer the disability management process by performing administrative, transactional, and insurer management activities for leaves of absence and return to work programs.
Provides support in the coordination of the Occupational Health and Safety program including coordinating ergonomic assessments and providing other support as required.
Administer the Healthy Lifestyle Credit program

Employee & Labour Relations

Support the executive team with collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
In collaboration with the COO, administer the Annual Employee Engagement Survey, review and present results to Management Team, and utilize data to inform HR planning.
Serve as the initial point of contact on employee relations issues, providing constructive feedback both to management and the unionized team.
Provides input into the development of HR policies and develops and maintains supporting procedures for these policies. Provides advice and guidance on the interpretation of policies, procedures, and documentation. Partners with management to communicate Management policies and procedures.
Provides support in the employee departure and exit interview process.

Teamwork & Co-operation

Provides technical advice and support to Managers in all areas relating to human resource programs and conducts training on HR programs as required.
Collaborates with Managers on the identification of needs and implementation of appropriate solutions for the delivery of training and education.
In collaboration with the COO participates in developing HR goals, and objectives and provides input into the development of the Human Resources annual budget.
Completes other duties as required.

Our client is offering you:

A competitive compensation package appropriate to the successful candidate’s with experience and qualifications
A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, employee assistance, and personal days to ensure work/life balance
Enrollment in a very attractive pension plan after the first year of employment
Vacation negotiable based on experience and will increase with successful candidate’s years of service.
Professional Development – it is important to Sydney Credit Union that you have the opportunity to grow and be successful in your role
A fitness credit to recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
A Permanent, Full-time Position with an organization that has been rooted in our community since 1935.

What you need to succeed:

You must demonstrate a strong knowledge of HR practices, principles, and employment laws and regulations.
You have experience in a unionized environment
You have the ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple priorities
You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and written
You have the ability to work with all levels of the organization
You can provide a high degree of confidentiality and privacy of information
You demonstrate exemplary customer service skills (high degree of diplomacy, tact, discretion, and good judgment)
You can provide a high degree of professionalism in dealing with a diverse group of people.
You have expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
You have excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

University Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resources
Minimum of 3-5 years in relevant Human Resource role
Experience working in a unionized environment is a must
Having a CPHR Designation is considered an asset
Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered

Our client is a diverse and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, gender, race, or ability.

If interested in this opportunity, please click the ‘Apply to this Job’ button below. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Anchored Recruiting at info@anchoredrecruiting.ca

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