Human Resources Director

Ministry: People + Culture Department

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Reports to: Executive Director of People + Culture

Position type: Full Time Commissioned/MPD

Organization Overview

Power to Change  is now a certified Best Christian Workplace!
We are a non-profit movement that invites others on a mission to help others to know Jesus and experience His power to change the world.  P2C is a family of nine ministries and one humanitarian partner. Over 450 staff and hundreds of volunteers across Canada are engaged in the mission to help people know Jesus. 

Position Overview

Our Human Resource Director serves on the People + Culture Leadership Team and provides overall leadership and strategic direction to the HR and Payroll teams, within the People + Culture Department. The HR Director ensures the HR team serves as a strategic partner to our ministries. The team designs, develops, implements, and maintains a broad array of HR processes. These include onboarding new staff, helping to educate, train and resource all staff, and provide strategic HR expertise. Our HR Director works collaboratively with other members of the People + Culture leadership team and P2C Central Services.

About the Role

The HR Director is responsible to achieve objectives in the following key areas of responsibility:

Team Leadership

• Provide oversight of the HR staff.

• Ensure staff are developed holistically and growing in their roles while fostering a strong teamwork culture.

• Ensure effective use of resources and cross training of roles within the HR and payroll teams.

• Ensure capacity issues are identified and addressed.

• Provide oversight to our Payroll and Benefits staff and administration.

Providing HR Expertise

• Wisely engage a team of internal and external experts (HR Lawyer, Compensation Specialists, CCCC, etc.) to ensure the organization stays current and anticipates changes in law, culture, and HR trends.

• Confirm that staff salary structure and bands set for P2C are updated annually with key market trends within the non-profit sector.

Compliance and Policies

• Annual review and updates of P2C policy and/or procedures. 

• Oversee an annual operating budget for HR and Payroll. Authorize, approve, and monitor budget expenditures.

• Ensure HR processes and procedures are compliant with federal and provincial laws, and follow best practices. 

• Data management is compliant with HR guidelines.

Training and Equipping P2C Staff

• Ensure leaders are educated and equipped with the resources needed to effectively lead/supervise others given HR policies and best practice.

• Provide up to date training for all staff in areas such as  Bullying and Harassment, workplace safety, investigations, etc.

• Ensure the Knowledge Library is up to date with HR information, procedures and policies.

About You

• You have a deep, growing, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

• You have a passion and commitment to communicate the gospel and a keen interest in Christian ministry work.

• You are an effective written and verbal communicator.

• You are a critical thinker - able to use deductive and inductive reasoning.

• You are able to effectively triage and multitask large projects or initiatives.

• You are familiar with adult learning principles related to curriculum design and development.

• You are respectful of confidentiality. 

• You are able to work with people at any level in the organization.

Education and Experience

• CHRP Designation or equivalent. 

• A bachelor’s degree in HR management or a related field of study or equivalent experience and training.

• Experience in the HR arena including a senior leadership role. 

• Knowledge of all HR functions and best practices such as compensation, job evaluation, recruitment, labour relations, organizational development, occupational health and safety, wellness, and talent management. 

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment in reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

What We Offer Our Staff

• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits (if 25+ hours a week)

• Health Care Spending Account  

• Group RRSP contribution options with up to 3.5% matching after 1 year of employment

• Access to our Employment Assistant Program (EAP) (if 25+ hours a week)

• Paid vacation

• Free registration for FamilyLife Weekend Getaway

• Extra vacation week from Christmas to New Year

• Weekly Chapel services

• Semi-annual Day of Prayer participation

• Discounts at the P2C Store

Funding

This position requires Ministry Partner Development. The successful candidate will have the privilege to build a partnership team which provides financial and prayer support for the ministry. The financial support will cover the costs of the candidate’s salary and ministry expenses. Power to Change believes that Ministry Partner Development is biblical and God will provide everything necessary to fulfill the calling into ministry: finances, emotional strength and perseverance. Building a ministry partnership team is an integral part of being in ministry. There are many opportunities to bless and encourage the partnership team. Power to Change is committed to providing training and coaching that ensures success in Ministry Partner Development.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Power to Change; however, only candidates who closely match the requirements will be contacted directly.  Power to Change requires that all staff have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the P2C Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith and abide by the biblical principles outlined in these documents. As a religious order, all staff are expected to participate in weekly chapels and other ministry prayer times. Candidates who are selected may be required to complete a background check.