human resources manager

Join Our Growing Team

We are looking for an experienced, people-focused *Human Resources Manager* to establish and lead the Human Resources function within our growing organization.

This is a *newly created position* and presents an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys building processes, supporting people, partnering with leadership, and creating a strong workplace culture. The successful candidate will take ownership of the full scope of Human Resources, serving as the primary HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership.

This is a *hands-on, full-cycle HR role*. We are looking for someone who can not only manage day-to-day HR matters, but also develop and implement the policies, procedures, systems, and best practices needed to build a strong HR foundation for the organization.

Key ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources Leadership & Strategy

• Establish, develop, and oversee the organization's Human Resources function.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, processes, and best practices.
• Provide HR guidance and support to leadership and managers on employee-related matters.
• Partner with leadership to align people strategies with organizational goals and growth.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, professional, and employee-focused workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, retention, communication, and overall employee experience.
• Maintain awareness of current employment legislation and HR best practices applicable to Ontario workplaces.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from identifying staffing needs through onboarding.
• Develop and post job advertisements and manage recruitment platforms.
• Review applications, conduct interviews, and coordinate candidate selection.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and identify strong candidates.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified employees.
• Coordinate reference checks and other pre-employment requirements as appropriate.
• Maintain recruitment records and candidate documentation.
• Develop and maintain an organized talent pipeline for current and future staffing needs.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Develop and oversee a consistent onboarding process for all new employees.
• Ensure new employees complete all required employment documentation.
• Coordinate orientation, training requirements, policies, and company expectations.
• Ensure employees understand their roles, responsibilities, and workplace policies.
• Manage employee departures, including resignations, terminations, exit processes, and documentation.
• Conduct exit interviews where appropriate and identify trends or opportunities for improvement.

Employee Relations

• Act as a confidential and approachable resource for employees and managers.
• Provide guidance and support regarding workplace concerns, communication issues, performance matters, and employee relations.
• Assist managers with difficult conversations and employee issues.
• Investigate workplace complaints and concerns in a fair, objective, and timely manner.
• Manage and document employee relations matters appropriately.
• Support leadership and managers through progressive discipline and performance management processes.
• Ensure HR practices are applied consistently and fairly throughout the organization.

Performance Management

• Develop and implement a structured performance management process.
• Support managers with performance evaluations, coaching, performance improvement plans, and documentation.
• Help establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Identify opportunities for employee development and career growth.
• Assist managers in addressing performance concerns early and appropriately.

Compensation, Benefits & Employee Records

• Support the administration of compensation, wage changes, promotions, and employment