Human Resources Generalist

This is a Full Time Job

We are currently hiring for the position of:

HUMAN RESOURCES, GENERALIST

Support the daily functioning of the People & Culture department and responsible for a select portfolio of HR programs and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS (40%)
• Provide HR support, service, and expertise in all areas of HR including but not limited to:
• Responding to HR inquiries from all levels of staff up to and including Directors
• General guide on HR policies, processes and programs and employee relations issues
• Conducting regular check-ins with department leaders to understand their business needs, share information and provide advice
• Supporting employees and people managers with performance management
• Keeping abreast of employee engagement levels and climate
• Representing the perspective and needs of assigned departments when collaborating with full HR team on operational planning
• Communicating and working closely with the HR team to ensure consistent messaging
• Assist with the rolling out of HR related projects, when assigned

GENERAL HR (60%)
• Contributes to the development and implementation of HR policies, programs and processes that support “One TIFF”
• Supports the performance management process including coordinating the performance management calendar, performance assessments, and training for designated groups
• HR operating processes – including ensuring that the HR standard operating manual is continuously up to date and the HR team is trained on changes in a timely manner
• Recruitment & Selection - supports with the full recruitment cycle including job postings, screening resumes, completing phone screening, scheduling and preparing for interviews, and assessments
• Training & Development - assists with coordinating learning events and facilitating programs as needed.
• Accessibility/Accommodation – including reviewing accessibility policies and multi-year plan, ensuring the accessible employment standard is met, and filing compliance reports
• Disability management – coordinates disability management process and liaises with employee, employee’s manager, Payroll & Benefits Manager, Director, People & Culture and Sunlife/WSIB
• Investigations – working closely with the Director, People & Culture, investigates and resolves employee complaints and reports made via ClearView
• Engages in continuous improvement/projects to optimize work processes and programs
• Provide operational and project support to department management as required
• Support the delivery of departmental Festival goals, including being responsible leading for:
• Festival staff passes and programme book staff list
• Festival offboarding, including performance reviews and exit survey
• Member of Festival Production Committee
• Keep abreast of HR best practices and legislative requirements

JOB GRADE & SALARY:
• Job Grade 2
• 50,000-68,000/ Annually

TARGET START DATE:
• January 9, 2024

WORK LOCATION:
• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
• Weekly in office requirements:
• Minimum 2 days (November to May)
• Minimum 3 days (June to October)
• Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Two to three years’ experience in human resources
• Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/CHRL) or working towards certification
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex employee relations matters
• Familiarity with organizational DEI initiatives
• Highly organized with strong project planning skills, the ability to work under strict deadlines as well as managing multiple priorities independently is required
• Client service focus to act as a subject matter expert and providing valuable insight to all stakeholders
• Knowledge of current employment legislation, collective agreement administration, and relevant HR policies and procedures
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or equivalent Human Resources Information System legislation an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and customer focus, to serve all levels of staff and provide an excellent employee experience
• Judgment, tact and diplomacy is required to identify and address/escalate sensitive/difficult situations
• High degree of cultural competency
• Solid knowledge of HR best practices and provincial legislation in order to provide sound HR support.
• Project management skills to deliver on individual projects
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to stay organized (and keep others organized) and meet deadlines in a face-paced environment with competing priorities
• Strong computer (MS Office, Google Suite, HRIS) and administrative skills
• Attention to detail to deliver on day to day and project work
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner.

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of Friday, November 24, 2023.

CLOSING:

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.


If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.