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People and Culture Generalist

Zatzman Sportsplex
Dartmouth, NS
In-person
$55,000 - $61,000 / year
Full-time
Management
Company Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs

The Zatzman Sportsplex-is a large, family-focused health, fitness, and recreation complex, serving all regions of the Halifax Regional Municipality. The facility hosts a variety of facilities and services including a double gymnasium, a large fitness centre, community spaces, two swimming pools, an NHL sized arena with seating for 3,000 people, and so much more. In addition, the facility also sponsors a large-scale community outreach and accessibility program to reduce barriers and ensure that everyone in our community can play at the Sportsplex.

Diversity is a primary value of the Zatzman Sportsplex. We consider individual talents, skills, and unique perspectives to provide the best service to our vibrant community.

The Sportsplex is looking for a skilled and dedicated Human Resources Manager to join our team. Reporting to the General Manager, this key role will work closely with the management team to develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization's goals while providing guidance and support to staff. Acting as a trusted partner, the HR Manager will foster clear and open communication across all levels of the organization and address staff concerns with care and professionalism. This role is essential in creating and maintaining people-focused policies and practices that are fair, consistent, and aligned with the Sportsplex's values, ensuring a positive and cohesive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and implement effective hiring and onboarding processes, oversee performance management systems, provide learning and development support, and update and/or develop HR policies and practices.
  • Foster a culture that prioritizes DEI by implementing initiatives to attract, hire, and retain diverse talent. Develop inclusive policies and practices that create a welcoming and equitable workplace.
  • Collaborate closely with department heads to address employee matters, providing guidance and support to effectively resolve issues
  • Actively partner with the Occupational Health and Safety Committee to develop, implement, and monitor workplace health and safety practices and programs.
  • Support the immigration process for foreign workers, ensuring compliance and supporting employees to achieve permanent residency, extension of work permits, etc.
  • Build relationships with community partners and local organizations to enhance collaboration, drive recruitment efforts, and build the Sportsplex's reputation as an employer of choice.
  • Stay up to date with employment laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure all HR policies, procedures, and practices are fully compliant. Provide guidance to management to mitigate risks and maintain a safe and respectful workplace.

Qualifications:

  • A university degree in a related field, complemented by a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation; equivalent qualifications or those in progress will be considered.
  • Strong knowledge of people development, including implementation of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, team building, staff training, and coaching.
  • Strong understanding of current recruiting and performance management methods, best practices, and relevant policies and employment regulations.
  • Experience in various sourcing strategies, including internet searches, social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, and conducting open houses and virtual job fairs.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze information from multiple sources and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consultation skills, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and navigate ambiguous situations.

This is a full-time position with the Zatzman Sportsplex. We offer a supportive work environment including a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, and a pension plan.

Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter through Indeed by November 29, 2024.

Alternatively, applications can be submitted via email to General Manager Scott Forward at [email protected] by Friday, November 29th, 2024. Candidates may also drop off their application in person at the Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, NS.

Company Website: http://zatzmansportsplex.com

About Zatzman Sportsplex

About Zatzman Sportsplex

As Dartmouth's hub for recreation, health and wellness, and community, we strive to reach all our residents in ways that resonate with them. Our commitment is to serve our community by offering a mix of programs and services that support individual health goals for users of all ages, interests, and abilities.

The best communities have citizens who are healthy in body, mind and spirit. At the Zatzman Sportsplex, we provide opportunities to participate in sports and recreation, socialize, learn, and grow-helping individuals, families, and groups realize their full potential. Our goal is to be a driving force in the development of a prosperous, diverse, inclusive and healthy community.

OUR VISION

We believe our vision is shared across Dartmouth, if not all communities worldwide. In an ideal world, all citizens are physically and socially active, lead healthy, happy lives, and feel a strong sense of belonging in their community.

OUR VALUES

To put it simply, our core value at the Zatzman Sportsplex is people. To break it down, these four beliefs are the cornerstones of the facility's culture and how we operate:

Relationships - Mom said it first, but we keep it close to our hearts: Treat people how you want to be treated. We strive to provide all our community with the supports they need and to react to situations with kindness at the forefront. We want our users to feel welcome and valued, always.

Creating positive, long-lasting relationships with our customers is not just a business move-it's an action we take to work toward safety and comfort in our Sportsplex community.

Innovation - Embracing change isn't easy, but we aim to be experts at it. During our year-and-a-half long renovation, our staff and Board of Directors made a promise to ourselves and each other that we would seek out new ways of doing things and be bold when exploring new ideas. We learn from not only our successes, but our mistakes as well, and we strive to be accepting of (and willing to) change.

Community - We believe everyone should have an opportunity to succeed, and this means recognizing that different people need different types and levels of support. We consider equity in everything that we do and always strive to use a community impact approach.

Employees - Our success is a direct result of the strength and well-being of the facility's staff and volunteers. The Zatzman Sportsplex is proud of its staff and commits to supporting them with not only the right tools to get the job done right, but the right attitude to help them understand they're appreciated.

OUR CULTURE

The Zatzman Sportsplex exists to build and sustain holistic health in not only our building, but in Dartmouth and beyond. We also believe that recreation is for everyone, and that promoting diversity and inclusion in our building is a life-long mission. Our culture is always growing and developing, and we strive to always make it more supportive, more curious, and more kind.

Our culture is built on the following three pillars, all of which contribute to our overall goal of growing an even healthier community.

Employee-First Philosophy - Having an employee-first philosophy is critical to building a healthy and supportive culture. The Zatzman Sportsplex employs over 250 people, many of which are Dartmouth residents. We know how important it is to feel comfortable, safe and respected in the workplace.

We promise to take good care of the people who take care of you in our facility-our employees. That's how we achieve top-notch customer service and an all-around good feeling at the Sportsplex. If you ever want to share an experience you had with an employee (whether negative or positive), we encourage you to contact us. We always want to hear about how our employees are doing so we can support them in doing their very best at work.

Diversity and Inclusion - "Diversity and inclusion" isn't just a quote on a poster slapped up on the wall, a training session, or a statement on an "employee culture" page. Diversity is the spice of life-it makes life better-and is integral to the success of our facility and our community.

The Zatzman Sportsplex strives to be a leader in diversity and inclusion in our community, and this means focusing on equity vs. quality in everything that we do. What can we do to support people with specific needs that are often left unnoticed? How can we make our building more accessible to every segment of our community? How can we break down the barriers that often keep people out of our facility? These are the questions we always keep at the back of our minds and try to resolve, slowly but surely, every day.