Manager, Human Resources

Permanent Full-time, 35 hours/week

Non-Bargaining Unit position

Who we are

YouthLink believes in the potential of every youth, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to make positive life choices. We provide youth with brief and ongoing counselling, in-home wraparound support, shelter, housing, educational support, and safe drop-in spaces.

Guided by our mission and inspired by the potential to make a profound impact, Youthlink works closely with youth, families, and partners in our community. We come together to highlight and develop strengths, aspirations, and positive actions that improve the health and well-being of all who live, work, study, and play in our community. As a service delivery organization, we leverage data-driven decision-making and grassroots engagement with youth advisory councils to create an inclusive, innovative, and responsive agency that provides the best fit and most needed services for our communities.

If you are seeking a meaningful opportunity and want to play a key role in bringing our vision for a stronger Scarborough where all youth and families thrive, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources, we are looking for a Manager, Human Resources to join our team. You will provide ongoing human resource and people management guidance and recommendations to leaders in a unionized environment. You will oversee a team of three HR Generalists and directly contribute to the human resources strategy, policies, and practices, encompassing talent acquisition and development, labour and employee relations, onboarding, HRIS, performance management, payroll and benefits administration, WSIB, and employee relations. As the subject matter expert, you will take ownership of developing, coordinating, and implementing programs, policies, learning and development, and practices that foster inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility (IDEA) within the organization.

Please note that this is a permanent non-bargaining unit position working full time, 35 hours/week, with the requirement to be in the office five days per week.

What’s in it for you

• Meaningful impact. You will be part of a well-established organization deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of youth and their families in Scarborough communities.
• Autonomy and ownership. You will be a key member of a close-knit team supporting over 70 employees.
• Valuable experience. You will build or deepen your expertise in navigating a unionized environment.
• Professional growth. You will work in a team guided by integrity and openness, with your manager supporting your day-to-day responsibilities and long-term career aspirations.

How you will make an impact:

• Champion equity, diversity, and belonging. You will stay ahead of best practices in equity, diversity, belonging, and organizational development.
• Manage the team. You will be a coach and mentor to three HR Generalists.
• Administer the collective agreement. You will coach leaders to ensure compliance with the Collective Agreement.
• Contribute to strategy. You will actively participate in organizational initiatives and committees.
• Employee relations and engagement. You will be a trusted advisor to employees and managers.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment. You will partner with leadership to develop bias-free strategies.
• Manage employee data. You will maintain accurate, confidential employee records.

What you bring:

• The knowledge. You have a 3-year diploma or a university degree in Human Resources.
• The leadership skills. You have worked as a team supervisor for at least 1 year.
• The experience. You have followed a career trajectory in HR for at least 3 years.
• The technical skills. You are comfortable managing data in an HRIS.
• The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• The ownership and accountability. You have experience contributing to an HR and Recruitment vision and strategy.

Join us.

YouthLink's core values define what we stand for and how we operate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Annual vacation with pay at 1.66 working days for each calendar month.
• 5 ‘authorized absence’ days for family illness or emergency circumstances.
• 3 paid agency days every calendar year after 3 calendar months service.
• Maternity / parental /adoption leave top-up payments.
• 100% premium cost for long-term disability coverage paid by employee.
• Eligibility to participate in the pension plan after 2 years of continuous service.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor.
• A request for proof of your education/certification relevant to the role.
• An interview with the hiring manager.
• A Vulnerable Sector police check and references will be conducted.

Apply now.

We welcome applications from candidates who reflect the communities we serve.

If you meet 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and share 100% of our passion and commitment, please submit your application.

We are committed to providing equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process, please email us at accessibility@youthlink.ca.