Application Deadline: Open until position is filled.

Position Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week

Start Date: April 2021

Compensation: $28-$31/hr & a generous benefits package.

Location: MONTREAL

To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter and 2 references to Heather Nagy, Finance Manager

*We thank everyone for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Organization Description

Founded in 2004, Apathy is Boring is a national, youth-led, non-partisan, charitable organization that supports our peers in being active citizens in Canada's democracy. Apathy is Boring supports youth to take charge of the conditions they live in through both political and non-political processes. Visit www.apathyisboring.com for more information.

Job Description

The HR and Ops Manager is the go to person for all HR related issues for a growing, dynamic, and diverse staff of youth. The right person for this job will have a broad knowledge of human resources functions, including Payroll, onboarding and performance evaluation processes, as well as basic understanding of what an operations department does. They will also have an understanding of how to approach these topics using an anti-oppressive inclusive approach.

If you have a passion for HR and are looking to kickstart your career in the field, this is the place to be. This is an opportunity to expand your existing knowledge and expertise. We are looking for someone fun, creative, with initiative, that can be detailed-oriented while keeping a high sense of priority.

What you’ll be doing:

Your role as an HR and Ops Manager will be far from one-dimensional. You’ll undertake a wide range of HR tasks, like organizing training, administering employee benefits and compensation, and recruiting. You will use Human Resources Information Systems to ensure all employee records are up-to-date and kept confidential. You will also act as the main point of contact for employees’ queries on all HR and Operations related topics. The goal is to ensure that HR and Operations will be running smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization.

Responsibilities:

HR  & Operations- 75%

• Provide support to employees on various HR-related topics such as benefits and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Help coordinate HR projects, such as business needs assessments, talent forecasting, performance reviews, engagement, talent audits and change management;
• Provide consulting services to managers and guide them in reflecting on, analyzing and managing employee professional development.
• Organize staff wide and/or department specific HR training and workshops to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies and procedures
• Meet regularly with leadership team to assess HR needs and priorities
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, updating benefit plans, and organizing team building activities.
• Ensure compliance with labour regulations, federal and provincial
• Manage and maintain work equipment inventory list, and ergonomic supports
• Manages payroll and employee benefits (contact with brokers on new enrollments, verifying deductions, life event changes, etc.)
• Administer compensation and benefit plans; act as main point of contact for insurance provider and broker company
• CNESST annual filings, T4, RL1 preparations.

Recruitment - 25%

• Creating bilingual job descriptions in coordination with hiring managers.
• Post jobs, monitor effectiveness, track progress.
• Review applications & conduct prescreen calls.
• Coordinate interviews with Hiring Managers if required.
• Prepare and present offers of employment.
• Collaborate closely with managers to ensure organization fit with chosen candidates, as well as ensure close follow-up during the probationary period;
• Coordinate new employee onboarding process.
• Create all new hire paperwork.
• Assist with the first day orientation sessions.
• Create offboarding process
• Processes and maintains documentation relating to personnel resignations and terminations such as exit interviews and records dates and reasons for terminations.
• Conduct exit interviews and apprise leadership team of general findings
• Transfer of work equipment from old staff to new in remote locations as part of on/offboarding process.

What you’ll need:

Requirements:

• 2-3 years experience as HR Generalist
• Completed HR training or educational program (college or university) OR
• BSc/BA in Business administration or relevant field

Assets:

• CPHR certification an Asset
• Conflict resolution and/or Anti-Oppression training completion an asset
• Proven experience as an HR Payroll Administrator, HR Generalist or HR Recruiter
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of employment/labour laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems (e.g. ADP) will be a plus
• Knowledge of anti-discrimination, diversity and inclusion approaches to HR
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving, creative thinking
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach