Senior Manager, People & Culture

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field; CHRP/CHRL/CHRE designation (or eligibility) is an asset.
• 6-8 + years of progressive experience in People & Culture , including leadership of HR teams and people functions
• Demonstrated experience in culture-building and organ

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Additional Information

Employee Type: Permanent Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner. About the Department: The People & Culture Department at Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) strives to create a work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported. We handle a wide range of people functions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations and engagement, training and development, performance management, and compliance with labour laws and regulations. By joining our People & Culture team, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the well-being and success of our staff, enabling us to better serv e the most vulnerable communities around the world . Job Purpose: Islamic Relief Canada is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager, People & Culture to support our efforts in maintaining a people-first culture and strong HR foundations. This role is a key leadership position focused on creating an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing workplace that is rooted in IRC's values of sincerity, compassion, social justice, custodianship, and excellence. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Manager, People & Culture will oversee critical aspects of our people operations, from recruitment and resourcing to staff wellbeing and engagement . This role will also s upport IRC's senior leadership team (SLT), providing inputs for strategic decision -making for the organization . The ideal candidate will have strong experience with people and culture and a passion for humanitarian work . This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting IRC's staff base to drive the organization's mission of transforming lives around the world . Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Strate gy Support and Leadership Working alongside the CFO, t ranslate organizational strategy into actionable People & Culture goals and measurable outcomes Provide leadership with People & Culture insights to support strategy and functional planning Support change management efforts with compassion, communication and clarity Contribute to organization -wide strategy discussions , where needed, with a people-focused lens Culture and Employee Engagement Uphold the organization's mission, vision, and values, and embed them into day-to-day operations Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, collaboration, and common purpose Keep a pulse on staff morale through various channels to feed back to leadership team members, and act on emerging trends Lead by example and p romote open communication and values -driven decision-making Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration Promote a "one-team" mindset across departments , p articipate in cross-functional initiatives and provide people insights Collaborate with other departments to develop people strategies, align goals, and support organizational objectives Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the People & Culture team, promoting effective communication, teamwork, and accountability Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to the People & Culture team Set performance objectives , provide regular feedback, and support professional growth Talent Acquisition and Retention Operationalize talent strategies to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent Support long-term workforce planning in collaboration with SLT Develop succession plans for key roles and implement retention strategies for high-potential staff M anag e recruitment, performance, and compensation programs Operational Oversight Oversee HR operations with a people-centric lens and ho ld accountability for HR service delivery and standards Ensure consistency and equity across benefit plans and compensation structures Oversee compensation strategy and conduct regular reviews to ensure fairness and competitiveness in pay Support in development and implementation of performance management strategies Lead i mplementation and continuous improvement of learning and development framework for staff , including technical training, leadership development, and mentorship Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for staffing and people programs Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and k eep abreast of legislative changes Qualifications & Competencies

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