We are excited to be hiring a People & Culture Coordinator to join our team!
Founded in 2016, Search + Gather (S+G) is a passionate digital marketing agency that specializes in helping startups, scale-ups, SMBs and enterprise businesses grow. We don’t stop until our clients get the results they came for by utilizing our years of expertise to get them there. We take pride in our work, having assisted many of our clients in achieving their funding goals and even helping many of them towards acquisition.
People are at the heart of what S+G stands for. Being able to fulfill our client requests starts with our amazing team. S+G works with all team members to elevate their knowledge and produce growth plans with transparency and realistic goals. As we continue to scale, we want to utilize your skills and see you grow in new areas with a commitment to helping you achieve your career goals.
For the People & Culture Coordinator role at S+G, we are looking for someone with 1+ years of experience and knowledge in digital recruitment, HR practices, social media, community building and strong communication. This is an exciting career opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of Human Resources projects that support a small, tight-knit team. We are looking for someone who is up for the challenges and opportunities that come with working for a growing scaleup.
Daily Responsibilities:
Below is a summary of the daily responsibilities you can expect as a People & Culture Coordinator at S+G. Please note this list is not exhaustive and may include other duties as required.
Culture & Engagement
- Lead and facilitate team wide calls fostering development of professional working relationships.
- Partner with team members to develop and coordinate social events that are engaging and fun.
- Create and update employee engagement surveys, key takeaways, and presentations.
- Maintenance and updates to the People & Culture (Employee) Handbook and relevant policies.
- Continue to build synergy through planning and implementing initiatives for birthdays, work anniversaries and other major milestones.
- Collaborate with the design and social team to develop social media content for Instagram/Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn with the internal team to elevate and showcase S+G’s employer brand.
Employee LifeCycle Management
- Support the project management of initiatives throughout an employee’s lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, learning and development, performance improvement plans, transitions, and exits.
- Connect with team members through bi-monthly 1:1 check-ins to provide continued support.
- Participate in discussions with management and/or employees around potential concerns or requests as required.
- Management of the benefits portal and probation completion milestone presentations to share information on other perks of full-time employment with S+G.
- Manage and troubleshoot any internal team inquiries or requests.
- Draft and release any employment verification letters, salary increase letters, or alternative employment documentation
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Conducting intake meetings with Co-Founders and Directors to design and update job descriptions.
- Support recruitment initiatives to continuously source and attract the right candidates through a variety of methods (social media, outreach, job boards, partnerships, events).
- Screen candidates through live video calls to understand their skills, experiences, and career alignment with any open roles.
- Provide detailed notes and learnings about candidates within an applicant tracking system to create a constant feedback loop to both hiring managers and candidates.
- Schedule interviews and project manage all recruitment activities and updates for the team.
- Prepare employment agreements for successful candidates.
- Ensure smooth execution of the onboarding process for new hires through coordinating with direct reports and the training team.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1+ years of experience in the field of Human Resources (e.g., previous role of HR Coordinator or Recruitment Coordinator)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to foster excitement and engagement, both internally and candidate facing.
- A continuous drive to participate in or take lead on projects to improve processes and experiences for the S+G team.
- Strong leadership qualities and presentation skills, with confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
- Knowledge of best practices in-line with requirements of the ESA and OHSA.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to proactively lead multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortability with ambiguity and taking problem solving initiative.
- Critical thinking skills with an analytical mindset and keen attention to detail.
- An outgoing and approachable personality with a drive for providing exceptional support for our team and potential candidates.
It’s a bonus if you have experience in…
- Working at a startup or in a small HR team.
- Sourcing candidates through outreach (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
- Benefits and/or Payroll Administration.
- Acting as a business partner in supporting an organization with various employee matters (performance management, policy development, training programs, documentation).
- Experience recruiting in the marketing, startup, and/or tech fields (reviewing resumes, interviewing/screening candidates, scheduling team interviews, candidate communications and management).
Our Work Culture & Perks:
- Remote first work environment, with an office downtown Toronto for flexible collaboration days.
- Comprehensive colleague benefits including life, health and dental.
- The opportunity to grow quickly in your role and within the company.
- Eligibility to participate in team profit sharing, (based on performance).
- A strong emphasis on balancing productivity, collaboration, and FUN!
- 3 weeks of paid vacation, additional time off during major holidays, and summer/fall hours (half days every other Friday from June-November).
- Professional development and yearly educational allowance (online courses, mentorship, learning sessions).
- Fun monthly socials, both virtual and in-person.
- Team meals and drinks on collaboration days.
- Learn more about our team through Instagram @SearchGather
Schedule: Full time
Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 annually, (dependent on experience)
Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Remote or Hybrid)
At S+G we pride ourselves on inclusivity and working collaboratively with each of our clients and every member of our team. Having a diverse team with various backgrounds empowers us to share unique ideas to build strategies that guide our business. We present our clients with out-of-the-box approaches, while ensuring that we’re accountable and transparent with our results at every level. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process please let us know.
Sound like the place for you? Join us in our journey as we continue to grow!
We appreciate and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those selected will be contacted to move forward.
Search + Gather
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