Human Resources Generalist

Entrenched in the minds and hearts of Canadians, The Royal Conservatory has united generations of citizens since its inception in 1886.

The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world. The RCM’s history of excellence spans 135 years, and its more than five million alumni have enjoyed the many benefits of music study and carried them into subsequent careers in a wide range of fields, including medicine, business, politics, education, law and justice, science, and sports. Illustrious alumni who have gone on to international acclaim include Glenn Gould, Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, David Foster, k.d. lang, Sir Roger Norrington, John Vickers, Shania Twain, and many others.

DEVELOPING HUMAN POTENTIAL ONE NOTE AT A TIME

The mission of The Royal Conservatory - to develop human potential through leadership in music and the arts - is based on the conviction that the arts are humanity's greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. Advancing the transformative effect that music and the arts have on society lies at the heart of everything The Royal Conservatory does.

ABOUT THE JOB

As Human Resources Generalist, you will lead and execute our talent acquisition function, supporting the employee life cycle from hire, onboarding, and orientation to ongoing engagement of staff and offboarding. Working closely with the Human Resources Director, you will also work on the implementation and continuous improvement of various HR programs, processes, and initiatives.

This is an opportunity to support working on a small team of motivated HR professionals; to make a positive impact on the lives of our amazing employees and promote our department as a consistent and well-respected internal centre of excellence at the RCM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure the RCM is attracting and selecting the right talent by ensuring the following:    
  • Job descriptions are created, updated, and evaluated
  • Execute the hire approval process
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to determine hiring strategy and process steps
  • Participate in the interview process
  • Ensure references and any other required background checks are completed
  • Finalize offer letters and negotiations as required
• Review job descriptions and evaluate positions, analyse internal and external market data in order to provide appropriate job grades and compensation recommendations for review and approval.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System.
• Lead and support improvements to the new hire orientation program, including conducting orientation sessions for admin and faculty new hires.
• Develop reports and data to provide recommendations related to people analytics and key performance indicators relevant to HR.
• Work closely with the HR Coordinator to ensure onboarding of new hires is completed on a timely basis.
• Conduct exit interviews during the offboarding process.
• Provide employees with guidance on the interpretation of HR policies, programs, legislation, and employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with the VP and Director of HR in contributing to development of HR practices, programs, and resources, and is responsible for the execution as directed.
• Enhance employee engagement, collaboration, and culture at the RCM through social activities and providing resources, i.e. social committee, various perks and discounts, etc.
• Remain informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to develop competitive and cost-effective sourcing strategies.

EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree, with an HR major or a post-grad certificate; at least 3 years of progressive HR generalist experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 
• Completed CHRP or CHRL designation.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, talent market resources and job boards, i.e. LinkedIn.
• Facility with MS Office 365 and experience using cloud based HRIS platforms.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with full cycle talent acquisition and management.
• Broad knowledge of HR practices, policies and related employment legislation.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including facilitation and presentation delivery skills.
• Demonstrates high level of customer service. Ability to influence and quickly gain credibility as a subject matter expert and business partner.
• High degree of integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information. 
• Detail oriented and has solid organizational, with the ability to manage priorities, drive results and meet deadlines.

The RCM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the RCM’s Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy, accommodation will be provided at any stage of in the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known when they have been contacted for an interview.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and current résumé online (please upload a single file combining both documents) at www.rcmusic.com/about-us/careers-royal-conservatory. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been identified.

The RCM thanks all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that this position may be filled prior to the application deadline if a suitable candidate has been identified.