The Human Resources Assistant works closely with the Director of Human Resources and Assistant Manager of Human Resources to ensure smooth daily operations of the HR department.  They will perform responsibilities and provide support, as appropriate, on staffing, recruitment, on-boarding, payroll support, compensation and benefits administration, compliance, and HRIS data entry and management.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Talent Manager manages and coordinates organization-wide efforts to ensure that a comprehensive set of talent management programs are developed and executed for the purpose of retaining, developing, and attracting an engaged and high-performing workforce. Programs include, but are not limited to: recruitment, onboarding, transitions from employment, performance management, mandatory compliance training (i.e. harassment and non-discrimination trainings), supervisory/management training, and racial equity training.  The Talent Manager will develop and keep current a catalogue of online resources and tutorials for the primary software that the Institute uses such as Microsoft Office and Asana. In partnership with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Vice President for Finance and Administration, and the Director of Human Resources, the Talent Manager uses data and analytics to set priorities for improvements aligned with ongoing strategic imperatives.   The Talent Manager will also conduct recruitment in sourcing the best talent for the Institute, as well as maintaining effective programs for retention, promotion and succession planning.  The Talent Manager is expected to perform the responsibilities of the position, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.