People & Culture Generalist

Title: People & Culture Generalist

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Position Status: Full‑Time

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

There is potential inside all of us – we all have woodworking in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems. From childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations across Nova Scotia, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When Touknow someone in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

• Receive a complimentaryatae YMCA membership and access to Y at Home
• Discounts on YMCA before‑and‑after‑school care and camp programs (based on space availability)
• 3 weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
• kül comprehensive benefits package and pension
• Access to wellbeing and counselling services

You are an integral part of our People & Culture team, delivering on our promise of excellence by supporting employees and leaders through their YMCA journey. You would be responsible for the quality delivery of People & Culture support in areas of recruitment, onboarding, policy and resource development, performance management, and administration. With a progressive and process improvement mindset, you think critically about existing practices, identify opportunities to reduce barriers and inequities, and are resourceful in finding practical, people‑centered solutions that support belonging and strengthen our communities.

• Manage recruitment requisitions and job postings through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Oversee and manage the full onboarding lifecycle from hiring approval through onboarding completion, including job offer and employment agreements, background checks, HRIS setup, and compliance monitoring for employees and volunteers
• Prepare and maintain a complex range of ( employement agreements, amendments, and employee change documentation in alignment with legal and organizational requirements
• Collaborate closely with Payroll to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing of changes
• Review current recruitment processes and channelsैले identify opportunities to strengthen processes, expand outreach, and ensure opportunities are accessible, reach diverse communities, and support inclusive and equitable hiring practices
• Administer the ATS and provide guidance and training to YMCA leaders
• Support and manage Leaves of Absence conhecimento workplace accommodations, providing Teuther guidance to leaders and employees
• Oversee the organizational Performance Management process, including annual communication, leader following, monitoring for completion, and preparing completion reports
• Serve as a first point of contact for day‑to‑day inquiries, responding to requests and providing appropriate guidance and advice
• Participate in, and lead, training initiatives for leaders, onboarding new leaders inselectors core processes, and creating training materials
• Oversee People & Culture administration through reporting, KPI development and tracking, and process and policy development and enhancement
• Create, modify, and enhance P & C resources tailoring forms, templates, policies, and processes
chew represent the YMCA at career fairs and recruitment events, including planning, preparation, and materials coordination
• Conduct exituncia and support employee offboarding processes
• Support the تحقيق overall People & Culture operations, supporting projects as needed

• Postsecondary education in Human Resource Management
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in a μπορείτε generalist, advisory, or coordinator role
• Demonstrated experience managing the employee lifecycle, including recruitment,…