Type of Position: Permanent position
-Possibility of full time or part time *
-4 day work weeks for full time
-Mandatory staff meetings Tuesdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
-Some evening and weekend work to be expected

Salary & Benefits
-$29/hr + yearly seniority increases20 Health days per year
-3 weeks of vacation in the first year of employment and 4 weeks of vacation thereafter in addition to paid time off during winter and summer closures
-Access to the group health insurance plan, which includes coverage for prescription drugs, dental care, and health practitioners such as psychologists, social workers, massage therapy

Mission
Head & Hands envisions a society where all youth are participants and are inspired by the endless possibilities available to them. Our mission is to work with youth to promote their physical and mental well-being. Our approach is preventative, non-judgmental, and holistic with a fundamental commitment to providing an environment that welcomes youth without discrimination. We facilitate social change and the empowerment of youth based on their current needs within our community and society at large.

About Head & Hands
The Head & Hands hierarchy model is based on a collaborative leadership structure, with strong encouragement to consult and collaborate amongst staff. 

As an organization that works to facilitate social change and the empowerment of diverse communities of youth, Head & Hands recognizes that experiencing marginalization and oppression often presents challenges, but also informs valuable skills and perspectives. We encourage BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), people with disabilities, women, Two-Spirit and queer people, trans people, and other candidates who experience marginalization to apply to this position and to self-identify when you apply, if you choose. 

We are aware that all work environments can be directly impacted by all forms of oppression and that we as an employer are capable of replicating these inequities in our workplace. We are actively working to address these issues within our organization. Throughout this process, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all our employees. We value transparency and are open to constructive discussions with candidates about our ongoing efforts and the actions we are taking to improve working conditions in a meaningful and sustainable way. 

About the Human Resources & Organizational Well-Being (H.R) Director Position
This position was designed to better support Head & Hands staff members, from the beginning of their contract and throughout their time at Head & Hands. This position has been re-designed to support our movement towards more meaningful collective care of our staff. 

Following a restructuring of the administrative team, the H.R Director will be working alongside and in collaboration with the Executive Director.

This is an ideal position for a candidate with a passion for equitable labour practices, policy work, non-traditional hierarchy structures and conflict resolution. As this job has been re-designed, the candidate hired will be able to bring in their own creativity and skills to design and implement certain elements of the work, once they are settled in the organization. Candidates who value a balance of autonomy and teamwork should apply.

* We are looking for the ideal candidate who is a right fit for the team and the job. This position has the possibility of full time or part time hours (ex a self employed individual, consultant, etc.). Please indicate clearly in your cover letter your preference for full time or part time. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities
Staffing, Employee On- and Off-Boarding

-In collaboration with the staff, facilitate hiring, recruitment, and workforce planning activities
-Orienting new employees in organizational history, policies, and Head & Hands structure
-Coordinate introductory “check-ins” for new employees
-Collaborate with new hires’ supervisor to ensure effective program specific on-boarding, and  facilitate on-boarding administrative requirements such as contract writing and signing, payroll sign up, etc.
-Conduct exit interviews with leaving staff and prepare proper documentation
-Act as a resource and navigational support person for new employees
-Create/update, and as needed onboarding materials

Total Compensation and Employee Records

-Manage employee timesheets and employee files with Executive Director
-Manage vacation requests in peak periods (winter/summer) in collaboration with the Office Coordinator
-Manage health insurance, support employees in related inquiries and navigating benefits administration; evaluating health insurance provider and/or plan every two (2) years with the administrative team

Labour Relations

-Support supervision structure, ensuring that employees are receiving regular supervision, and evaluations, in collaboration with Executive Director
-Ensure leaves are taken accordinging to policy in collaboration with Executive Director, supporting staff-supervisors in preparing for the leave with task management, transition plans to ensure that leaves can be taken successfully and prevent burnout for other staff
-Acting as a liaison for resolving interpersonal work conflicts or receiving grievances, providing next steps and supporting formal feedback and conflict resolution processes as per policies

Organizational Development and Organizational Well-Being

-Performing timely and ongoing review of H&H labour practices to ensure the well-being of all staff and adherence to effective labour laws, holding us accountable to our values as an equitable employer
-Designing and implementing activities to promote engagement and employee bonding (including retreats, with the support of staff committees)
-Research best practices with respect to work health, safety, compensation, and employee retention
-Manage the professional development budget and ensure employees have equitable access to professional development opportunities, including external trainings, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Finance

Requirements & Assets

Requirements:

-This position requires bilingual proficiency, excellent oral & written communication in English & French
-A commitment to harm reduction and anti-oppression
-Excellent time management skills, personal organization, and attention to detail
-Post-secondary education and/or experience in at least one of the following areas: human resources management, counseling,
-Strong experience or training in at least one of the following areas: trauma-informed care, active listening, transformative justice, conflict resolution, group facilitation,
-Experience working with people who have experienced complex and/or compounding marginalizations, including: colonization, racism, homophobia, transphobia, poverty, ableism,  etc.
-Strong communication and facilitation skills
-Ability to work autonomously
-Experience working in a collaborative team setting

Assets:

-Experience in working with youth
-Connections to NDG and its communities
-Experience in working in a community organization and/or non-profit
-Experience working in a non-traditional hierarchy model / setting
-Experience in training of staff, interns and volunteers
-Knowledge or experience regarding labour laws and human resources best practices (payroll, contracts, employee and employer rights and responsibilities, etc.)
-Knowledge or experience around policy work

Application Process
Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter to AJ_E.D@headandhands.ca include “H.R Director Hiring Committee” in the subject line. Guidelines for preparing your CV and cover letter are available on our website, and no incomplete applications will be accepted.

All candidates will be sent a confirmation that their application was received, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted further. The application deadline is March 19th, 2025. We are planning to conduct interviews the week of March 24th with an ideal start date of April 1st, 2025. 

We will make every effort to accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities. Please contact us for accessibility-related questions or requests.