Remote Human Rights Researcher Jobs in Toronto, ON

ecobee introduced the world's first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.

We're helping build the world of tomorrow with solutions that improve everyday life while making a positive impact onthe planet. Ourproducts and serviceswork in harmonytoprovide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for millions of homes and businesses. While we're proud of what we've done so far, there's still a lot we can do-and you can be part of it.

We're a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with an office in Leeds, UK, and remote ecopeeps in the US. We get to work with some of North America and UK's leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We're always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.

Who'll You Be Joining:

ecobee's world class HR team is looking for a HR Business Partner to provide guidance and advise our ever-growing hive. This role will work with a variety of business units across our diverse organization.

As a HR Business Partner at ecobee, you will have the opportunity to work on a number of matters related to employee engagement, performance management, compensation and employee relations. In this role, you will partner with your client groups and get to work closely with our greater HR team! Reporting to our Director of HR, we are looking for someone innovative who thrives in an environment of continuous improvement and can roll up their sleeves to help make ecobee the best place to work.

How You'll Make an Impact:

You will play a strong role in recognizing and supporting a performance driven culture with a focus on talent management, coaching and mentoring leaders (from first time managers to seasoned executives) and complex employee relations.

• Understanding business goals, you will recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to support business objectives, productivity and development of HR within our teams

• Partner with our Talent Acquisition team to help develop, retain, and engage high potential and high performing ecopeeps

• With a hands-on approach, you will work with our employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement

What You'llBring to the Table:

• Experience working in a consultative HR Business Partner role for a technology focused organization

• You excel in building relationships, and people at all levels are comfortable confiding in you

• Conflict resolution is where you shine, and you are excited to see growth being made within your teams

• You are someone who leaders turn to for help and advice on how to manage their teams

• You're a textbook of information when it comes to knowing HR law and regulations, it would be a plus if you have experience with employment in multiple provinces

• Experience working in a rapidly scaling company where you're able to manage several projects

• You describe yourself as hyper organized and detail oriented

• You are comfortable with a high-volume workload and are happy to jump in when needed

ecobee is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role based in Toronto is $86,000 - $108,000. CAD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, paid Holidays (10 for Ontario, 11 for British Columbia) and RRSP retirement benefits.

The Company is committed to improving accessibility for Canadians with disabilities and to ensuring that all our employees and applicants have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility, and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on accessibility, including under provincial legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis. If you feel you need accommodation in relation to a disability in the application process or in the future, or have a question or concern about our policies, please reach out to askHR@generac.com

Physical Demands (Applicable in the USA and Canada): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Accessibility Statement (Applicable in the United Kingdom): The Company is committed to improving accessibility for employees and applicants with disabilities and to ensuring that they have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility, and accommodation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. If you feel you need consideration of 'reasonable adjustments' where possible relation to a disability in the application process or in the future, or have a question or concern about our policies, please reach out to askHR@generac.com.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."