Description
Employment Terms: Full-Time, Contract
Start Date: July 2024
Branksome Hall, a leading independent International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for girls challenges and inspires students to love learning and shape a better world. Through the unique combination of well-being, outstanding academics and international mindedness, Branksome Hall students and employees become impactful leaders. With our values of Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity and Making a Difference as a foundation, Branksome Hall offers a strong liberal arts curriculum that develops critical thinking and inquiry skills.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a dynamic and skilled human resources professional to join a collaborative, mutually supportive and service-oriented team on a 14-month contract. Reporting to the Head, Talent Management, the Associate Director, Human Resources brings expertise and leadership to the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of integrated and comprehensive human resources activities that support Branksome Hall’s strategic priorities, mission, vision and values.
In an innovative educational environment with 230+ employees, The Associate Director provides leadership to a full range of human resources services including recruitment and selection, HR administration and systems management, employee relations, coaching, health and safety and policies and procedures.
With a strong customer service orientation the Associate Director identifies emerging trends and patterns within the employee community and identifies opportunities for continued employee engagement and wellbeing.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
Provide leadership to and participate in the staffing and hiring process from assessment position needs to employee onboarding;
Provide expertise and advise managers on confidential, sensitive and complex employee and HR matters and in department planning and staffing;
Guide the development of job descriptions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with responsibilities;
Implement the school's salary policies, conduct job evaluations, and make salary recommendations;
Coach, advise and support leaders in the development of their teams, providing resources and sourcing growth opportunities;
Ensure timely administration and response to all employee communications, letters, notification of changes with respect to benefits, changes in employment conditions, approvals for leave of absences, etc. in collaboration with the HR Coordinator;
Collaborate with the Centre for Strategic Leadership in supporting the development of leadership programs;
Monitor, track and prepare reports related to human resources activities and systems for the leadership team;
Provide oversight for all changes and updates to employee database;
Participate in school-wide projects ensuring the HR implications are represented and managed effectively and in keeping with the school’s culture and values.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experienced human resources professional with 6+ years of progressive experience including management experience;
Degree or certification in Human Resources, with CHRL designation as an asset;
Skilled collaborator and leader engaging with diverse stakeholders;
Ability to build strong relationships;
Able to manage complex and competing priorities;
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, to manage sensitive situations;
Committed to strong employee engagement, development and excellence;
Proficient in MS Office applications, Google Suites, and ADP WorkforceNow is an asset.
Target Hiring Range: $90,600 - $113,200
Why Join Branksome Hall:
Competitive salary and benefits including being a contributing member of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;
Access to state of the art facilities and resources to support wellness, innovation and entrepreneurship such as the fitness centre, swimming pools, and makerspaces;
A collaborative community with a commitment to the growth and development of employees with ongoing professional development and mentorship;
Opportunity to join a global network of IB educators with strong connections to the IB and active partnerships with international organizations.
How to Apply:
To play a pivotal role within a leading educational institution, please submit your cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed as of April 29th, 2024, and the posting will remain active until filled.
Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:
Branksome Hall - Human Resources
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1N4
Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about working at Branksome Hall, please visit our website at www.branksome.on.ca.
