6 results for Employee Relations Manager in Hamilton, ON

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Toronto, Ontario
onsite
Temporary
38 - 44 CAD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Lead labour relations activities by interpreting collective agreements, responding to workplace concerns, and guiding grievance resolution in a unionized environment. • Build and maintain productive working relationships with union representatives, leaders, and employees to support respectful and collaborative outcomes. • Provide day-to-day HR guidance across employee relations, policy application, performance matters, and operational people issues. • Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment efforts, support selection processes, and strengthen onboarding practices. • Coach people leaders on employee management, workplace communication, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures. • Oversee HR administration, including benefits coordination, documentation, reporting, and maintenance of accurate employee records within HR systems. • Contribute to training and development initiatives that enhance leadership capability, compliance, and employee experience. • Support organizational events, planning activities, and logistics as part of a hands-on HR leadership approach. • Prepare HR and union-related reports, monitor key issues, and recommend practical solutions that align with organizational objectives.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Kitchener, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
Make an Impact Beyond HRAre you a people-focused HR leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving processes, and creating exceptional employee experiences?We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a team of HR professionals and help drive key people initiatives across the business. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational success through employee relations, compensation and benefits programs, talent initiatives, process improvement, and strategic HR leadership.If you're passionate about developing people, enhancing HR practices, and partnering with leadership to create a high-performing workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid position located in Waterloo, Ont. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals</li><li>Support succession planning and professional development within the HR team</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and talent strategies</li><li>Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters</li><li>Support managers in navigating performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and workplace concerns</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies</li><li>Participate in salary review processes and market benchmarking</li><li>Manage benefit plan administration and ongoing vendor relationships</li><li>Make recommendations to enhance employee wellness and engagement programs</li><li>Evaluate, streamline, and improve HR processes, policies, and procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities for increased efficiency through automation and best practices</li><li>Lead HR projects and support change management initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders to address organizational challenges</li><li>Use HR metrics and data to support decision-making</li><li>Support talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and organizational development efforts</li><li>Contribute to long-term HR strategy and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

HR & Payroll Manager

Toronto, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
76000 - 93000 CAD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining proper records and controls. • Manage daily human resources operations, including employee documentation, policy administration, and support for managers and staff on workplace matters. • Administer group benefits and related programs, acting as a key point of contact for enrolments, updates, and issue resolution. • Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and internal guidelines to support compliance and consistent practices across the organization. • Support recruitment and onboarding activities by coordinating hiring processes, maintaining applicant tracking information, and ensuring a smooth start for new employees. • Deliver or coordinate employee training initiatives that reinforce organizational policies, procedures, and best practices. • Prepare HR and payroll reports, monitor key employee data, and provide insights to support operational planning and decision-making. • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors on HRIS, HCM, and payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and related systems. • Assist with HR process updates or system-related changes when required, ensuring minimal disruption and clear communication to employees and managers.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Toronto, Ontario
onsite
Temporary
45 - 60 CAD / Hourly
About the OpportunityOur client, a large and complex organization with a high-volume workforce, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for its payroll function during a critical period of transition and support. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll leader with experience managing large employee populations and leading payroll teams within complex organizational environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, legislative compliance, process improvements, and stakeholder collaboration. Location: Toronto, ON (Trinity Bellwoods Area)Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite)Duration: Up to 6 Months Contract Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll function for a large employee population.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and support a team of payroll professionals, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.</li><li>Review payroll controls, reconciliations, and compliance procedures to ensure adherence to federal and provincial legislation.</li><li>Oversee payroll-related audits, account reconciliations, year-end activities, and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Partner with Finance, Human Resources, IT, and other internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and implement process improvements.</li><li>Analyze payroll data and reports, identify risks, and recommend operational efficiencies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable employment standards, payroll legislation, tax requirements, and organizational policies.</li><li>Support payroll system optimization and troubleshooting initiatives.</li><li>Provide leadership during periods of change, system enhancements, or business transformation activities.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Manager- Payroll & Benefits

Hamilton, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a Canadian-based company located in Hamilton, Ontario seeking a Manager, Payroll & Benefits to join their team and take ownership of payroll, benefits, pension administration and related HR processes for both Canadian and U.S. employees. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice-President of Human Resources, this is a highly visible role that works closely with Finance, Human Resources, external consultants, benefit providers, pension trustees and government agencies. Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Administration<ul><li>Administer Canadian and U.S. salaried payroll, ensuring accurate, timely and confidential processing.</li><li>Oversee Canadian hourly payroll administration in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and applicable legislation.</li><li>Review payroll registers, coordinate payroll funding and maintain accurate payroll records.</li><li>Prepare and file annual payroll reporting, including T4s, T4As and U.S. Forms W-2.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax requirements, employment standards and company policies.</li></ul>Benefits Administration<ul><li>Manage the day-to-day administration of Canadian and U.S. employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, disability and AD&D plans.</li><li>Administer short- and long-term disability claims, including coordination of return-to-work programs.</li><li>Lead annual benefit renewals, carrier negotiations and cost-containment initiatives.</li><li>Liaise with benefit providers, consultants, legal counsel and employees.</li><li>Reconcile benefit eligibility files, carrier invoices and management reports.</li><li>Administer Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan requirements and regulatory filings.</li></ul>Pension Administration<ul><li>Serve as a member of the Company's Pension Committee.</li><li>Administer defined benefit, defined contribution and SIMPLE IRA pension plans.</li><li>Process pension transactions including retirements, enrolments, pension adjustments, lump-sum payments and benefit calculations.</li><li>Maintain pension records and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and filing requirements.</li><li>Prepare pension reports, funding schedules, benefit forecasts and regulatory filings.</li><li>Monitor pension funding requirements and support ongoing process improvements.</li></ul>Payroll Accounting & Financial Reporting<ul><li>Prepare and reconcile payroll, benefit and pension-related journal entries.</li><li>Reconcile payroll liabilities, source deductions, benefit premiums and pension contributions.</li><li>Process statutory remittances, including EHT, WSIB and other regulatory obligations.</li><li>Calculate monthly insurance premiums and prepare related payments.</li><li>Prepare weekly funding requirements for the Administrative Services Only (ASO) account.</li><li>Support monthly and year-end financial reporting.</li><li>Provide payroll, pension and benefit information for financial statement preparation.</li></ul>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Toronto, Ontario
onsite
Temporary
24.7 - 28.6 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to-day people operations for a downtown team in a permanent, on-site environment. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is organized, service-oriented, and comfortable handling HR administration, onboarding, benefits coordination, and payroll-related tasks. The successful candidate will help create a smooth employee experience while maintaining accurate records and supporting key HR processes in Ontario. Responsibilities: • Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including documentation, orientation scheduling, and system set-up to ensure a positive start. • Maintain employee records and HR data with accuracy across internal systems and platforms used for payroll, benefits, and workforce administration. • Support payroll processing by gathering, reviewing, and submitting employee information in a timely and confidential manner. • Assist with benefits administration by responding to employee questions, updating enrolment details, and liaising with external providers when needed. • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR function, including preparing letters, tracking leave-related information, and managing routine follow-ups. • Work with recruitment tools and applicant tracking processes to help coordinate interviews, candidate communication, and hiring documentation. • Deliver training coordination support by organizing sessions, preparing materials, and tracking attendance or completion records. • Help manage HR system updates and process changes, including adjustments related to internal platforms when required.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z