People and Culture Business Partner

at  YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

Join the YMCA People and Culture Team!
Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 81%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 71%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members

Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
Position: People and Culture Support Partner
Locations: London/Hybrid
Reporting to: Regional Manager of People and Culture
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: $60,000-75,000 annually

EDUCATION AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management
• 3-5 years HR Generalist experience preferred
• Ability to use sound judgement while dealing with sensitive and confidential matters
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor while managing stressful work demands
• Excellent employee relations skills developed through previous interactions with employees at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is required; experience with HRIS and payroll applications is an asset
• Ability to travel throughout the Southwestern Ontario region
• Must have own reliable vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  Job posting deadline: Monday, February 10, 2025, at midnight.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
  Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed

• Provide advice, counsel and support to leaders to effectively coach and develop employees to maintain our highly engaged workforce
• Encourage collaborative relationships between employees and supervisors through facilitating effective conflict resolution and problem solving
• Support implementation of all people related programs, and processes through a Diversity Equity and Inclusion lens
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