Manager, People & Culture

**Manager, People \& Culture** **Part Time, 3 days per week** **Who We Are** Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa is a registered Canadian charitable organization that brings communities together to help families build homes, communities and hope. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. Since 1993, Habitat Greater Ottawa has empowered families and communities in Ottawa and surrounding areas through building safe and affordable homes that provide a solid foundation for local families.  In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat Greater Ottawa operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes for local families.  The Habitat Greater Ottawa team is growing! If you’re passionate about building stronger communities and working in a collaborative, engaging, and rewarding environment, please apply today.  **The Role** This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally and contribute meaningfully to an organization with a recognizable, trusted brand and solid reputation. The Manager, People \& Culture works closely with the Director of Operations and supports other leaders within the organization to develop, enhance and execute HR/People programs related to engagement and retention, talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership and development, total rewards, volunteer management and HR/People systems.  As part of a growing, supportive, and extremely collaborative team, the Manager, People \& Culture will believe in Habitat Greater Ottawa’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to call home and be able to inspire others to successfully pursue our mission and expand our programs.  Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manager, People \& Culture is responsible for leading Habitat Greater Ottawa’s People and Culture function. They will foster a positive, high\-performance culture while inspiring and driving growth and productivity.  Please note this is a part\-time role working 3 days per week, and the annual salary will be prorated accordingly. The salary band for this role is between $70,000\.00 and $77,000\.00 per annum based on experience.  **Key Responsibilities** As the successful candidate you will:   * Develop, in conjunction with the leadership team, a human resources plan that supports the growth and aligns with the direction of the organization. * Guide and support the leadership team in creating and fostering a positive employee experience that results in a committed and capable workforce and norms that reflect the culture and values and establish cultural expectations. * Provide advice to the leadership team in making decisions in areas of change management, performance, disciplinary action and terminations, employee coaching, and conflict resolution. * Ensure the proactive compliance with HR laws, regulations and requirements and provide advice and guidance to managers and employees in their application. * While not responsible for payroll, work closely with the Finance team on any pay adjustments, benefits and others forms of compensation. * Provide advice and guidance to people managers on employee relations matters including recruitment, performance management, progressive discipline, workplace accommodations, etc. * Develop internal communications to employees to support employee engagement and internal messaging. * Support managers in the recruitment of new talent including assistance with the development of job descriptions, job posting and interview process. * Develop and manage on\-boarding processes to ensure the effective integration of new employees. * Manage the day\-to\-day operations of the administration and design of group benefit, wellness programs, leave administration in compliance with applicable provincial laws. * Ensure all HR/People policies, programs and practices are reviewed and reflect the culture, values, goals and plans of the organization. * Manage the organization health and safety program and provide advice and guidance to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. * Overall management of the organization’s volunteer program and the supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator. * Assist the leadership team in the annual review, preparation and administration of the organization's total rewards and compensation strategy. * Conduct job analysis and review compensation in alignment with the organization’s compensation philosophy. * Maintain the HRIS systems that meet organizational and employee needs. * Implement effective employee feedback mechanisms, such as engagement surveys or exit interviews. * Compile, analyse and monitor people metrics such as turnover and exit interviews, and identify opportunities for improvement. * Develop and monitor an annual budget that includes all Human Resources/People services. **Knowledge and Skills Required** * Undergraduate degree with a concentration in Human Resources, Business, Legal or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. * A minimum of five (5\) years of progressive experience in human resources. * CHRP or CHRL designation. * A solid understanding of the elements that contribute to an effective workplace culture. * Professional, personable, and diplomatic. * Solid background in employee relations and performance management. * Enjoys working in a fast\-paced and results\-oriented environment. * Effective, clear, and precise communication skills \- written, verbal and presentations in English. * Strong coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills. * Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR Best Practices. * Strong client service attitude along with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally. * Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite products: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint; and strong knowledge of HRIS systems. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision. * Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, and access to a vehicle. * French language proficiency would be an asset. * Prior experience in a not\-for\-profit organization would be an asset.   **Working Conditions** * The successful candidate is expected to work/live in Ottawa and/or the surrounding area. * Due to the nature of this role, the incumbent must be available to work onsite at 3 Iber Road. Parking is available at no cost. Due to the nature of the organization, it can be expected at times to travel to the office, ReStores, and our build site. **To Apply** If this opportunity intrigues you and relates to your experience, then we want to hear from you. Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a unique cover letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you and your career at this time. Please submit a cover letter and resume to admin@habitatgo.ca.     You must be legally allowed to work in Canada to be eligible for this position. Please note that not all applications will be acknowledged. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.   Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa endeavours to create a work environment where we capitalize on the diversity of ideas, experiences, skills and talents of our employees, thereby making us better able to serve our many diverse communities. We will provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment for meeting bona fide occupational qualifications, regardless of race, colour ancestry, creed, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, receipt of Public Assistance, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.   Please contact us in confidence and provide notice in advance if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.