Human Resources Manager

Univeris

. Own North American HR operations end-to-end .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$95,000 - CA$110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in end-to-end HR operations, including talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance with Canadian employment legislation. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for HR processes and coaching managers on performance improvement strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentStructured Interview DesignHR Compliance ManagementAI-Augmented Capability EvaluationPerformance Calibration Grids

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionPerformance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsEmployee RelationsCompliance with Ontario ESAStructured Interview RubricsPerformance Improvement PlansCoaching and DevelopmentSourcing Passive TalentAttrition Monitoring

Soft Skills

CoachingFeedback DeliveryCross-Office CollaborationStakeholder PartnershipCandid Communication

Tools & Technologies

BambooHRLeverConfluenceJiraSlackAI-Enabled HR Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CHRPCHRL

Industry Keywords

Talent MetricsWorkforce PlanningEmployee Experience InitiativesHuman Rights CodePay Equity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own North American HR operations end-to-end
Lead full-cycle recruitment, structured interviews, and candidate evaluations for mid-to-senior, leadership, and mission-critical technical/wealthtech roles
Set the company-wide talent acquisition playbook, interview evaluation rubrics, and ATS pipeline standards
Define and evaluate AI-augmented capability across core job families
Co-design and roll out global performance appraisal cycles, goal-setting cadences, and calibration processes
Partner with department heads on talent reviews, performance turnaround, reassignment, and compliant transitions
Coordinate with the Madrid HR Manager to harmonize performance standards across regions
Coach people managers on rigorous 1-on-1s, candid feedback, and performance blockers
Architect job architectures, leveling rubrics, promotion pathways, workplace flexibility, recognition programs, and employee experience initiatives
Monitor attrition, engagement, and exit interview data and develop quarterly retention initiatives
Own compliance with Canadian employment legislation, including Ontario ESA, Human Rights Code, OHSA, AODA, and Pay Equity
Lead workplace investigations and sensitive employee relations matters
Oversee outsourced Employer-of-Record partnerships and statutory compliance
Oversee culture committee roadmaps, cross-office collaboration initiatives, and global Town Halls
Champion AI-enabled HR tools and automated workflows
Establish standardized, self-serve People operations processes
Deliver talent metrics, headcount insights, and workforce trends for executive decision-making and workforce planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 to 8+ years of progressive HR management experience
Demonstrated success leading operational HR compliance and commercial talent acquisition programs
Proven track record designing structured interview rubrics, sourcing passive talent, and evaluating senior or high-complexity technical/finance roles
Experience managing, coaching, and developing junior HR team members
Deep, practical command of Ontario employment standards, termination protocols, human rights, and workplace investigations
Hands-on experience structuring performance calibration grids, coaching managers through difficult situations, and executing performance improvement plans or exits
Practical comfort utilizing modern AI tools and ability to assess AI competency in candidates
Hands-on experience with modern cloud HR ecosystems such as BambooHR, Lever or similar ATS, Confluence, Jira, and Slack
Professional working proficiency or fluency in Spanish preferred
Prior exposure to cross-border workforce coordination preferred
CHRP / CHRL designation or equivalent progressive certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, vision, and dental coverage
Group RRSP matching
Professional development support
Structured hybrid schedule with 3 days in the downtown Toronto office and 2 days remote
Workplace flexibility
Recognition programs
Employee experience initiatives