HR Manager

Role overview

HR business partnership

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned client groups on employee relations, performance management, training, and policy interpretation.
• Coach managers on team performance, employee well-being, and engagement.

Recruitment and talent management

• Maintain job descriptions and lead end-to-end recruitment through sourcing, job boards, networking, and referrals.
• Oversee onboarding, orientation, and initial training for new hires.
• Lead annual review cycles and support performance improvement plans.

Employee relations and compliance

• Address concerns and workplace disputes, investigate complaints, mediate when appropriate, and document findings.
• Monitor provincial and federal labour-law changes and update HR policies with the Head of Human Resources.
• Prepare employment contracts, termination letters, and severance packages in compliance with employment standards.

Health, safety and disability

• Manage workplace injury and illness claims, including WSIB and CNESST processes.
• Participate in health and safety meetings, initiatives, risk assessments, and follow-up activities.
• Support medical accommodations and coordinate reintegration and return-to-work plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including 2 years in a business partner or advisory role.
• Strong employment-legislation knowledge, communication, coaching, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency are required; CHRP and French are assets.

About Akelius

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a business partner or advisory role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to build relationships with business leaders and provide practical, strategic HR guidance.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as ADP, Dayforce, or BambooHR and Microsoft Office Suite.
• French language skills are an asset.
• CHRP certification is an asset.