Employee Type:
Permanent
Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.
About the Department
The People and Culture Department at Islamic Relief Canada strives to create a work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We are dedicated to building a positive and productive workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to contribute effectively.
We support core people functions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations and engagement, training and development, performance management, and compliance with labour laws and regulations. By joining our team, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions directly impact on the well-being and success of our staff, enabling us to better serve communities in need.
Job Purpose
As an HR Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the People & Culture department and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of core HR functions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, People & Culture, you will support HR administration, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and compliance across the employee lifecycle. This is an additional role created to strengthen the department's capacity as IRC continues to grow and scale its people programs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday), excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
HR Operations
Assist with the development and implementation of HR initiatives, programs, and policies that support IRC's strategic objectives, and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
Support a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive, accountable, and in line with the organization's mission, vision, values and humanitarian purpose.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Employee Relations & Engagement
Performance Management, Training & Development
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
Administer benefits (GroupHEALTH, RRSP, fitness rebate, Eau therapy) PTO, and leave of absences, and support the annual compensation review, employee loans, and educational agreements.
Compliance & HRIS
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including applicable Ontario employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, accessibility, privacy, and workplace policy requirements
Support the roll-out, adoption, and maintenance of Workday, and stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve HR processes.
Skills
Strong, current command of Canadian employment legislation, case law, and best practice with the confidence and judgment to apply it to real workplace situations.
Proven ability to draft clear, practical HR policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with organizational objectives.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, plan work effectively, and follow through on realistic action plans.
Qualifications
Hybrid Work Policy:
IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month.
Commitment to Accessibility:
Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-855-377-4673
Starting Salary:
$60,000.00
Please note: The posted starting salary is intended to provide potential candidates with a general understanding of the compensation associated with the position. The actual salary offered will start at this figure, with adjustments possible based on individual qualifications and other relevant factors.
