Associate Specialist, People & Culture (part-time)

Position:  Associate Specialist, People and Culture 
Location:  Hybrid – Work from WWF-Canada’s Head Office in Toronto 
Department:  People Culture & Technology – People & Culture 
Reporting to:  Vice President, People & Culture  
Position Type: 1 Year Contract, Part-time (4 days per week/0.8 FTE) 
Starting Salary: $42,480 - $45,600 annually, commensurate upon related skills and experience (pro-rated to 4 days per week from $53,100 to $57,000) 
 

Position Description 
The Associate Specialist, People and Culture would be the initial point of contact for the People & Culture team, provide generalist level support. This role would primarily be responsible to support all recruitments, process and manage payroll and benefits, and support all People & Culture projects and initiatives. 
 

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as the first point of contact for the People and Culture department, answering employee questions or redirecting it to the appropriate People and Culture lead. 
• Support recruitments by posting roles online, scheduling and coordinating interviews, conducting phone screens, and reference checks.   
• Process payroll semi-monthly by using the HRIS and liaising with the external payroll service provider.  
• Review and ensure payroll taxes are remitted accurately and on-time. 
• Complete all payroll related reconciliations and support the annual audit. 
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for WWF-Canada’s major in-person fundraising events. 
• Provide general day to day administrative support for the volunteer program. 
• Manage the organization’s professional development budget by reviewing staff requests for reimbursement.  
• Manage employee benefits, including health benefits and RRSPs by processing enrolments, terminations, and answering general inquiries from employees. 
• Coordinate the onboarding of all new employees. 
• Process all invoices for the department. 
• Manage the staff service anniversary award program. 
• Draft employment contracts and other related documents for various staff changes. 
• Assist the People and Culture team, as required, with other related duties contributing to the mandate and successful operation of the department and organization. 

What We Are Looking For 

• At least 2 years of experience as a human resources coordinator or generalist, OR a combination of education and related experience. 
• At least 2 years of experience managing and maintaining an HRIS. 
• At least 2 years of experience managing payroll. 
• Pursuing a CHRP or CHRL is an asset. 
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks within time sensitive deadlines. 
• Excellent time management skills. 
• Strong attention to detail in data entry, record-keeping, and documentation. 
• Ability to manage sensitive information in a confidential manner. 
• Proven ability to develop effective, positive relationships and gain credibility across the organization through a service-oriented and collaborative approach.  
• Identify & align with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration. 

Other Information 

• This position is a 1-year fixed term contract role, and is part-time (4 days per week). 
• This role must work out of the Toronto office at least 1-day per week. 
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends to host volunteer training sessions or manage volunteers in-person at events. 

How to Apply  
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please visit the organization's website (https://wwf.ca/careers), and ensure that your application is received on or before January 26, 2025 at 5 pm EST.  
 

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility 
Our vision is a Canada with abundant wildlife where nature and people thrive and we value and rely on diversity of thought, knowledge, expertise, and lived experience to help bring our vision to life. 

We recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. If you feel that your unique experiences can enhance our vision, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. 

We encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. 

We are committed to a barrier-free and equitable recruitment & selection process. If you are contacted in relation an opportunity to join our team and require an accommodation at any point in the process, please advise the recruiter of your specific needs. We commit to managing these requests in a confidential manner.