Manager, People & Culture

Overview

This opportunity is offered through a partner company based in Canada seeking an experienced Manager, People & Culture to shape and enhance employee experience, organizational culture, and people strategies within a growing tech-focused company operating in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement company-wide cultural and employee engagement programs including retreats, recognition initiatives, celebrations, surveys, and community-building events.
• Coordinate company meetings, learning sessions, and internal communications to foster transparent information flow.
• Collect and analyze employee feedback to detect trends and suggest actionable improvements to workplace culture and engagement.
• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle including onboarding, talent development, performance management, and exit processes.
• Manage HR information systems, ensuring accurate employee data, reporting, and ongoing platform enhancements.
• Drive talent acquisition efforts and support early career recruitment initiatives such as graduates and co-op programs.
• Administer employee benefits programs in partnership with service providers and external collaborators.
• Handle time tracking, leave approvals, and maintain employee records accurately.
• Collaborate with team leads on coaching, managing performance, and fostering professional development.
• Lead structured performance review cycles, bonus calculations, and improvement plans when required.
• Address employee relations issues and assist leadership with complex workplace situations.
• Develop and launch professional development and learning initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain job role frameworks, compensation systems, policies, and ensure compliance documentation is current.
• Provide strategic people analytics and insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Utilize AI-based tools and continually optimize HR processes to boost efficiency and employee experience.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in HR or People Operations.
• A minimum of 3 years in a senior HR generalist, leadership, or similar role.
• Preferred experience working in technology, consulting, or professional services sectors.
• Proven ability in strategic planning, role design, and compensation framework creation.
• Strong multitasking skills to manage diverse priorities and stakeholders effectively in a fast-moving environment.
• Highly developed analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for building trust across all organizational levels.
• Self-driven with the capacity to independently manage tasks while collaborating within a distributed team.
• Experience managing HRIS platforms and benefits administration is preferred.
• Background in workplace culture initiatives or certification programs is advantageous.
• Interest or prior engagement with AI technologies aimed at optimizing HR operations.
• Additional qualifications in Human Resources, Business Management, or related disciplines are beneficial.
• Fluent professional proficiency in English is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 CAD.
• Flexible remote-first working structure including optional office locations.
• Adaptable work hours with core collaboration periods.
• Four-day workweek implemented during summer months.
• Comprehensive benefits package and robust paid time off including vacation and wellness days.
• Fully funded annual company retreats encouraging team bonding and collaboration.
• Regular social gatherings, virtual engagements, and team-building activities.
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional learning and development.
• Supportive leadership for career advancement opportunities within an inclusive and communicative company culture.

Additional Information

This position is managed on behalf of a partner company which handles all application processes and subsequent recruitment steps. The partner utilizes AI-assisted technology to ensure a fair and objective evaluation of applicants but final selections and next-stage decisions rest with the hiring firm.

Applicants can expect their data to be processed in compliance with data protection regulations, with transparency regarding the use of AI tools that augment but do not replace human decision-making in recruitment.