HR Advisor

Key Media; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent HR publisher seeks a skilled HR Advisor/Office Manager to lead people and culture initiatives across North America and the UK. Based in downtown Toronto, this hybrid role requires managing employee engagement and supporting the HR function independently alongside a global team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in HR, with strong communication skills and a deep understanding of employment law. The position offers flexible work options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Full health and dental coverage

Free access to premier industry events

Subscription to Canadian HR Reporter

Flexible working hours

Volunteer leave

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as an HR Business Partner.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment law; US and UK law advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Enhance collaborative 'orange energy' culture.
• Manage employee relations and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate HR initiatives including DEI activities.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Performance management

Talent development

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR

Job description

Key Media is looking for an experienced and energetic HR Advisor/Office Manager to manage people and culture initiatives across North America and the UK. Join our dynamic team and contribute to a thriving and global business environment. (This role will be offered on a contract basis to cover a maternity leave).

Life at Key Media

At Key Media, we pride ourselves on creating and delivering outstanding content across our global B2B media brands in legal, HR, safety, insurance, mortgage, and finance sectors. We connect, educate, inspire, and reward business professionals worldwide, ensuring they thrive and grow in their respective fields.

Role Overview

As our HR Advisor, you'll be pivotal in enhancing our collaborative 'orange energy' culture. You will look after employee relations, onboarding, performance management, and talent development for our teams in Canada, the USA, and the UK. You will be working with journalists, salespeople and other media professionals in a global environment.

As the sole HR team member in North America, you'll be a versatile professional, equally adept at organizing office parties, coordinating onboarding, and managing DEI activities. There is a bit of office management involved as well.

Location and Working Hours

This position is based in our vibrant downtown Toronto office with a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance both personal and professional commitments effectively.

The role reports into Sydney, Australia, so we are looking for someone who can operate independently and who will be available for occasional calls during the evenings. For the initial training period, you would be working a later shift.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days of work in our downtown Toronto office. Given the office-based days, it's preferable for you to live close to downtown Toronto.

The role could be carried out on a full time or part time basis (working Monday to Thursday), and we are open to applications for both options.

Ideal Candidate

You are a dedicated HR professional with at least 3 years of experience as an HR Business Partner. You possess a tertiary qualification in HR and have a proven track record in driving positive employee engagement and managing change. Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor are essential. Experience in M&A, media, or international HR will be advantageous. You will be able to demonstrate experience and understanding of Canadian employment law - additionally US and UK employment law would be advantageous.

Why Key Media?

• Join the world's leading independent HR publisher.
• Work in a company where 96% of our staff feel it’s a great place to work.
• We’re growing, expanding our products and teams globally.
• Full health and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Free access to premier industry events and a subscription to Canadian HR Reporter and HRD.
• Excellent additional benefits including flexible working hours, volunteer leave, and comprehensive rewards programs.

Interested in being a part of our team? We’d love to hear how you can contribute to our mission of connecting, educating, inspiring, and rewarding business communities around the world. Please apply today!