Senior Manager, People & Culture

Friends of Ruby

. Lead the day-to-day delivery of the People & Culture function .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$88,000 - CA$98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading People & Culture functions, including talent management, HR policy design, and employee relations. Proven ability to develop equitable HR practices and metrics while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CHRL DesignationSupervisory ExperienceKnowledge of Ontario Employment LegislationHRIS ProficiencyExperience in Designing HR Policies

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentCompensation and Benefits AdministrationEmployee RelationsHR Policy DesignWorkforce PlanningPeople & Culture MetricsConflict ResolutionJob Evaluation FrameworksDiversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Soft Skills

CoachingLeadershipCommunicationSensitivityJudgment

Tools & Technologies

HRIS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CHRL DesignationVulnerable Sector Police Check

Industry Keywords

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth SupportMental Health ServicesAccessibility LawsHuman Rights CodeOntario Employment Standards Act

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day delivery of the People & Culture function
Oversee talent management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, HR policy design, employee relations, internal communications, and culture and equity initiatives
Supervise a team of three
Recommend organizational structure and development approaches, including structure reviews and workforce planning
Manage communication and implementation of organizational initiatives
Develop, review, and update equitable, accessible, and trauma-informed HR policies and procedures
Partner with leadership to shape culture, embed core values, develop staff competencies, and build leadership capability
Lead the full talent lifecycle and employer branding
Develop and track People & Culture metrics, including retention, engagement, turnover, and diversity
Advise leaders on complex people matters, coach managers, guide conflict resolution and workplace investigations, and deliver learning programs
Oversee the People & Culture budget, compensation and benefits administration, payroll collaboration, and HR systems
Serve as a strategic advisor to the VP, Strategy & Transformation and organizational leaders
Support employee wellbeing and foster an equitable, inclusive, accountable, and continuously learning workplace culture
Friends of Ruby supports 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16–29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
CHRL designation strongly preferred
Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
Deep working knowledge of Ontario employment legislation, including ESA, Human Rights Code, OHSA, privacy, and accessibility laws
Experience designing and implementing HR policies, systems, and processes from the ground up
Proven track record managing complex employee relations cases with sensitivity and sound judgment
Experience with compensation reviews, pay equity analysis, and job evaluation frameworks
Strong proficiency in HRIS systems
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance
Legal eligibility to work in Canada
Availability for a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Willingness to work onsite in downtown Toronto on a hybrid schedule
Applicants who accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year should refrain from applying

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional growth
Meaningful, challenging work aligned with your values
Inclusive workplace where contributions are valued
Ability to bring your authentic self to work
Accommodations available upon request
Hybrid work schedule