Permanent Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! The People and Culture Department at Islamic Relief Canada strives to create a work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We are dedicated to building a positive and productive workplace culture where employees feel valued , supported , and equipped to contribute effectively.

We support core 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 team, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions directly impact on the well‑being and success of our staff, enabling us to better serve communities in need. As an HR Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the People & Culture department and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of core HR functions.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, People & Culture, you will support HR administration, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and compliance across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, hands‑on experience with HR systems (Workday), excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. HR Operations Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and innovation within HR operations Administer HR policies and procedures to ensure organizational consistency and compliance.

Oversee contract renewals and updates in a timely and accurate manner.



Provide guidance and support to employees on HR-related inquiries, issues, and concerns. Assist with the development and implementation of HR initiatives, programs, and policies that support IRC's strategic objectives, and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity Support a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive, accountable, and in line with the organization's mission, vision, values and humanitarian purpose .

Talent

Acquisition & Onboarding Support the recruitment and selection process and coordinate a seamless onboarding experience for all new hires. Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning, including the proposal and development of new roles.

Employee

Relations & Engagement Support staff engagement initiatives, including engagement surveys and needs assessments, to enhance overall job satisfaction.

Performance

Management, Training & Development Support the Performance & Development Review (PDR) process and associated salary changes and provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans. Identify training needs and coordinate the development and delivery of training programs, and support career development initiatives. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations , including applicable Ontario employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, accessibility, privacy, and workplace policy requirement s Support the roll‑out, adoption, and maintenance of Workday, and stay current with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve HR processes.

Proven ability to draft explicit, practical HR policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with organizational objectives. Hands‑on experience with Workday is a strong asset.

📌 Human Resources Specialist | Full Time | Monday-Friday (Burlington)
🏢 Islamicreliefcanada
📍 Burlington