We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to join a non-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded HR leader who can lead with sound judgement in a unionized setting while remaining actively involved in daily operations. The successful candidate will support labour relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and leadership coaching, while helping the organization maintain effective people practices across the full employee lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead labour relations activities by interpreting collective agreements, responding to workplace concerns, and guiding grievance resolution in a unionized environment.<br>• Build and maintain productive working relationships with union representatives, leaders, and employees to support respectful and collaborative outcomes.<br>• Provide day-to-day HR guidance across employee relations, policy application, performance matters, and operational people issues.<br>• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment efforts, support selection processes, and strengthen onboarding practices.<br>• Coach people leaders on employee management, workplace communication, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.<br>• Oversee HR administration, including benefits coordination, documentation, reporting, and maintenance of accurate employee records within HR systems.<br>• Contribute to training and development initiatives that enhance leadership capability, compliance, and employee experience.<br>• Support organizational events, planning activities, and logistics as part of a hands-on HR leadership approach.<br>• Prepare HR and union-related reports, monitor key issues, and recommend practical solutions that align with organizational objectives.
<p>Our client is a well-established and respected heavy civil construction company with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and long-standing relationships throughout the Lower Mainland. They are seeking an experienced <strong>HR Manager</strong> to lead all human resources functions in a standalone leadership role.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Owner, the HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on HR support. This position is ideal for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys partnering closely with Operations, influencing people strategies, and enhancing the employee experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>This broad HR leadership role offers exposure to all aspects of human resources. Working closely with ownership and Operations, you will support day-to-day employee needs while developing and improving HR policies, programs, processes, and initiatives that support business growth. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Act as the primary HR resource and trusted advisor to the Owner, managers, and employees.</li><li>Partner with Operations leaders to understand business needs and provide practical HR solutions.</li><li>Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, development, and offboarding.</li><li>Lead full-cycle recruitment for office and field positions.</li><li>Develop and maintain effective onboarding and orientation programs.</li><li>Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, performance concerns, attendance management, workplace issues, and policy interpretation.</li><li>Support performance management processes, including coaching, documentation, reviews, and development planning.</li><li>Maintain HR policies, procedures, employee records, and documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with BC employment legislation and applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership to enhance employee engagement, retention, workplace culture, and organizational development initiatives.</li><li>Support compensation and benefits administration and provide market insights as needed.</li><li>Partner with Operations and site leadership to support health and safety programs and initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate employee communications and promote a respectful, accountable, and positive workplace culture.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes, and the overall employee experience.</li><li>Prepare HR reports, metrics, and insights to support leadership decision-making.</li><li>Stay informed on employment legislation, HR best practices, and industry trends.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a successful, growing organization while maintaining a highly visible and influential leadership presence.</p>
We are looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Manager to lead core people operations and payroll activities for a non-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario. This position combines strategic human resources oversight with hands-on administration, ensuring employees are supported through consistent policies, accurate payroll processing, and effective benefits coordination. The successful candidate will help strengthen HR practices, maintain compliance, and contribute to a well-organized employee experience across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining proper records and controls.<br>• Manage daily human resources operations, including employee documentation, policy administration, and support for managers and staff on workplace matters.<br>• Administer group benefits and related programs, acting as a key point of contact for enrolments, updates, and issue resolution.<br>• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and internal guidelines to support compliance and consistent practices across the organization.<br>• Support recruitment and onboarding activities by coordinating hiring processes, maintaining applicant tracking information, and ensuring a smooth start for new employees.<br>• Deliver or coordinate employee training initiatives that reinforce organizational policies, procedures, and best practices.<br>• Prepare HR and payroll reports, monitor key employee data, and provide insights to support operational planning and decision-making.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors on HRIS, HCM, and payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and related systems.<br>• Assist with HR process updates or system-related changes when required, ensuring minimal disruption and clear communication to employees and managers.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join our team in Toronto, Ontario on a Contract basis to provide coverage during a leave. This fully on-site role supports key HR operations, including employee onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and day-to-day people processes. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, hands-on experience with HR systems, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities to ensure new employees have a smooth and well-organized start.<br>• Support payroll processing by maintaining accurate employee records and assisting with data entry and validation.<br>• Administer employee benefits and respond to routine questions related to coverage, enrolment, and changes.<br>• Maintain HR documentation and ensure personnel files, forms, and system records are current and compliant.<br>• Assist with the use of HR platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and Dayforce to support daily administrative tasks.<br>• Help manage recruitment coordination tasks, including applicant tracking and interview scheduling, as required.<br>• Provide general HR administrative support to employees and leaders while handling sensitive information with discretion.<br>• Contribute to training coordination and other people-related programs to support operational continuity during the contract period.
<p>Our client, a well-established not-for-profit healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join its leadership team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hands-on HR leadership role supporting a unionized workforce within a complex, people-focused environment. Reporting to senior leadership, the HR Manager will oversee human resources, labour relations, collective agreement interpretation, workplace health and safety, and employee relations while helping shape and strengthen organizational culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Will Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Provide HR and labour relations guidance to leaders across the organization</li><li>Interpret and administer collective agreements and support grievance, investigation and disciplinary processes</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with unions and support constructive union-management relations</li><li>Lead and support employee relations matters, including performance, attendance, leave and conflict management</li><li>Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding and employee records</li><li>Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and best practices</li><li>Support workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions</li><li>Partner with leadership on organizational change, culture and employee engagement</li><li>Support occupational health and safety, injury management and return-to-work initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment, human rights and workplace safety legislation</li><li>Maintain accurate HR data, reporting and personnel records</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>