HR Business Partner Human Resources • AIRE Ancient Baths Toronto •

AIRE Ancient Baths Copenhagen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRE Ancient Baths is seeking an HR Business Partner for their new Toronto location. In this role, you will oversee HR functions, focusing on talent initiatives and employee relations while fostering a positive company culture. Join a leading company that blends history and wellness, and help shape its vibrant team from the ground up.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Annual performance-based bonus

80% coverage on health, dental, and vision

Complimentary AIRE Experience on your birthday

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of HR leadership experience, ideally in hospitality or retail.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario labor law and CRA regulations.
• Proven ability to lead HR functions end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Ontario labor laws and advise managers and employees.
• Oversee onboarding, talent development programs, and employee performance.
• Conduct compensation and benefits reviews, ensuring market competitiveness.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Employee Relations

Talent Development

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Certified CHRP or CHRL

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

Amidst the timeless charm of Toronto’s Fashion District, AIRE finds its home in a historic Edwardian Classicism building, once the office and warehouse of the Copp Clark publishing company. Built in 1912 and later designated a heritage site, its original wood structure and towering pillars remain, preserving the character of its storied past that once held the art of printing and now embraces the art of relaxation.

Honoring its literary and industrial past, the space is adorned with vintage books, printing presses which are subtle echoes of its history. AIRE Toronto offers a unique experience with a dry sauna and a Palestra, an indoor / outdoor bath area seamlessly connected to the interior through two jet baths, creating a tranquil escape where past and present merge in perfect harmony.

The Role :

As an HR Business Partner (HRBP) , you will oversee the overall human resources function for our Toronto location, ensuring an outstanding employee experience and business profitability. Reporting to the Site Director, you will lead talent initiatives, employee relations, compliance, and organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure compliance with Ontario labor laws while advising managers and employees on employee relations and a dapting global HR policies to the local context.
• Oversee onboarding and talent development programs to ensure successful employee integration.
• Advise and support the director, managers, and employees on performance-related matters, ensuring structured feedback and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and facilitate semi-annual development evaluations, talent management, and high-potential employee development in collaboration with leadership and HQ.
• Conduct compensation and benefits reviews, ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Act as a mediator in workplace disputes and develop strategies to enhance work environment.
• Supervise payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with Canadian laws .
• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the organization.
• Ensure adherence to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) .

Who You Are :

• 3–4 years of HR leadership experience , ideally in hospitality, retail, or other fast-paced, people-centered environments.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario labor law (ESA, OHSA) and familiarity with CRA and WSIB regulations.
• Proven ability to lead HR functions end-to-end (employee relations, compliance, talent development, etc.) and advise managers and teams .
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, global organization and adapting global policies to the local context.
• Certified CHRP or CHRL (or in progress) is a strong asset.
• Proficient in HRIS systems , ideally Workday .
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills .
• Passion for building a positive employee culture and enhancing the employee and guest experience.

Why You Should Join Us :

• Be part of a brand-new opening and help bring the AIRE Experience to Toronto for the very first time.
• Take the lead in building a new team from scratch , shaping the culture and energy of a space unlike any other.
• Join a company that creates unique wellness experiences wherever it goes — blending history, atmosphere, and emotion in an unforgettable way.
• We offer a competitive compensation package and an annual performance-based bonus , designed to reflect your impact and contribution.
• Enjoy 80% coverage on health, dental, and vision — because your well-being is at the heart of what we do.
• Celebrate your birthday with a complimentary AIRE Experience , and enjoy exclusive employee discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Grow with us : AIRE is a global and expanding brand with exciting paths ahead. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something special from day one : not just a job, but the chance to bring a new concept to life in your city. ????????

About Us :

AIRE Ancient Baths are temples dedicated to creating the ultimate relaxation experience, where time does not exist. Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek, and Ottoman civilizations, the AIRE Experience always takes place in restored historical buildings in the center of globally acclaimed cities.

But what truly brings this experience to life goes beyond walls and water — it's the people behind it. Our true pride lies not only in the experience itself, but in the people who make it possible. At AIRE, we foster an inclusive, human, and collaborative environment. Our culture is rooted in the ambition to achieve the extraordinary, excellence in every detail, diversity as a source of creativity, and a warm and generous spirit that inspires, connects, and evolves.