Job Title: People And Culture Partner/Manager
Location: Sechelt, In-Person
Employment Type: Full-time (35 hrs/week), Permanent
Compensation: $76,347 to $83,290
About Community Services
Since 1974, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been at the heart of creating positive change for people on the Sunshine Coast. With a legacy built on care, dedication, and adaptability, we proudly offer over 30 impactful programs across the region. Our work spans four vital areas: Community Action and Engagement, Together Against Violence, Child and Family Counselling, and Family, Youth, and Children’s Services.
Guided by our core values—social justice, interdependence, diversity, compassion, and respect—we are driven to empower individuals and strengthen our community. We’re seeking passionate, values-driven individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others. If that sounds like you, join us and be part of our meaningful journey!
About the Role
The People and Culture (P&C;) Partner/Manager is a vital link between our organizational mission and our people. We are seeking a dedicated P&C; professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings a broad range of experience across the full employee lifecycle.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted resource on matters ranging from employee relations, policy development and interpretation, and strategic talent acquisition to supporting labour relations within a partially unionized environment. The ideal candidate is a versatile P&C; professional, someone who can confidently navigate employee relations matters and policy application, support collective agreement interpretation when needed, and lead innovative recruitment and people initiatives across the broader organization.
What You’ll Do
- Provide day-to-day people support by responding to employee and manager inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering a positive workplace experience
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and documentation
- Support a partially unionized environment by providing guidance on collective agreements and participating in labour relations matters as needed
- Lead end-to-end recruitment, including job design, sourcing strategies, screening, interviews, and job offer management
- Manage complex employee matters, including leaves of absence, workplace investigations, accommodations, and disability management, including return-to-work planning and WorkSafeBC processes
- Stay current on employment legislation and ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Support and enhance the annual performance review process to drive employee development and organizational effectiveness
- Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of People & Culture policies aligned with best practices and organizational goals
- Support HRIS optimization, including data integrity, and workflow improvements
- Leverage workforce data and analytics to identify trends and inform decision-making
- Develop and deliver training, and provide coaching to leaders to build people leadership capability
- Participate in and help lead key committees, including Health & Safety, People & Culture, and Labour Management
- Continuously improve People processes, documentation, and workflows to enhance efficiency and employee experience
- Contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives and projects as needed.
What You Bring
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of HR experience supporting both unionized and non-unionized environments, ideally within a non-profit or community services setting
- Strong knowledge of employment standards, human rights, privacy legislation, and regulatory requirements (e.g., BC Employment Standards Act, WorkSafeBC)
- Proven ability to provide strategic HR advice and guidance to leaders, balancing organizational objectives with employee needs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of discretion and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization
- Experience leveraging HRIS systems (e.g., UKG Ready) and Microsoft Office to inform decision-making and improve HR processes
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, reflecting and promoting SCCSS values in all aspects of work
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive and Transparent Compensation: We value fairness and clarity in our wages.
- SCCSS is a participating Municipal Pension Plan employer
- Comprehensive Benefits: Employer covers 100% of health advantages and 75% of long-term disability premiums.
- Generous Vacation Time: 3 weeks of vacation annually move to 4 week after 1 year
- Wellness and Flexibility: Receive up to 5 days of special leave annually for wellness, personal needs, and more.
- Professional Development Support: Paid memberships for professional designations a
