Job Purpose

The HR Specialist will lead Bay Credit Union’s human resources initiatives. This role manages recruitment, performance reviews, wage reviews, disciplinary action, and learning and development. The HR Specialist oversees the recruitment process and consults with top executives on strategic planning. The HR Specialist also links management and employees.

The successful HR Specialist has strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and a deep understanding of employee relations, staffing management, and payroll. The Specialist is also great at conflict management, scheduling, and recruitment.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives consistent with BAY Credit Union’s overall business strategy
- Developing transparent policies and promoting policy awareness
- Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety is maintained and reported
- Creating a bridge between management and employees by addressing demands, complaints, or other issues
- Consulting with other managers on human resource issues, such as equal employment prospect and sexual harassment, as a consultant
- Supervise the organization's recruitment, interview, and selection procedures
- Planning and administering employee benefits
- Managing workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Leading an HR deputy in their set duties
- Creating transparent policies and promoting policy awareness
- Providing informative and engaging presentations
- Protecting employee and workplace confidentiality




- Performing other related duties as assigned
- Liaise with Board committees, third party vendors, and peer groups when necessary

Qualifications

- 2-5 years of experience as an HR Specialist or in other related work
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
- Certification with the applicable professional body (HRPA, etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of labour law and employment equity regulations

Core Competencies

- Effective HR administration and people management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR functions and best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Effectively handles stress and strict deadlines
- Outstanding organizational and time management abilities
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions

- A standard office environment is provided, however due to the nature of the business there is risk of exposure to hold-ups and threats.
- Travel between branches may be required.
- Extended periods of sitting may be required.

Pay Rate: $25.47 - $32.47

- In accordance with pay transparency requirements, a salary range/hourly rate range has been provided. Compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.**_

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type : Part-time

Pay: $25.47-$32.47 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Benefits :

- Employee assistance program
- Profit sharing

Work Location: In person

📌 Human Resources Specialist (Thunder Bay)
🏢 BAY Credit Union
📍 Thunder Bay