HR Manager

Akelius Real Estate Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akelius Real Estate Management seeks an HR Manager to act as a strategic advisor to business units, guiding the employee lifecycle and aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will foster strong relationships with managers and staff while shaping people strategies across the portfolio.

You will lead HR business partnership, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance, overseeing performance cycles, policies, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a business partner or advisory role.
• Excellent verbal and written English; French is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to build relationships with business leaders and provide practical, strategic HR guidance.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (ADP, Dayforce, BambooHR) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main HR contact for client groups, guiding employee relations, performance, training, and policy interpretation.
• Coach managers on performance, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions with hiring managers.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, sourcing, and onboarding activities.
• Address concerns, investigate complaints, and document findings per policy.
• Lead annual reviews and support performance improvement plans.
• Monitor labour-law changes; draft and implement compliant HR policies.
• Prepare contracts, termination letters, and severance documentation.
• Manage WSIB/CNESST claims; participate in Health & Safety Committee.
• Assist Head of HR with strategic projects, reporting, and audits.

Skills

Communication

Employee relations

Coaching

Relationship building

Policy guidance

HRIS software

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

ADP

Dayforce

BambooHR

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic advisor to the business units within their portfolio.

The HR Manager provides guidance on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, fosters strong relationships with managers and employees, and ensures HR initiatives are effectively implemented to meet organizational goals.

job description

HR business partnership

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned client groups, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, training, and policy interpretation.
• Coach managers on best practices related to team performance, employee well-being, and engagement.

talent acquisition & recruitment

• Develop and maintain up-to-date job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing candidates through head hunting, job boards, networking, and referrals.
• Oversee onboarding activities, including new hire orientation and initial training, to ensure a positive transition.

employee relations & conflict resolution

• Address employee concerns and workplace disputes with professionalism and discretion.
• Investigate complaints thoroughly, mediate when appropriate, and document findings to support appropriate resolutions in accordance with company policies.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify trends to inform retention strategies.

talent management

• Lead and coordinate annual review cycles.
• Support the resolution of performance issues, including the implementation of performance improvement plans (PIPs).

compliance & labor law adherence

• Monitor changes in provincial and federal labour laws and proactively assess their impact on company policies and practices.
• Partner with Head of HR to draft, update, and implement HR policies in alignment with legal standards and organizational needs.
• Support and coach managers to ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies across the organization.
• Prepare employment contracts, termination letters and severance packages, ensuring compliance with applicable employment standards.

health, safety & disability management

• Manage workplace injury and illness claims, including WSIB/CNESST processes, and promote a culture of safety and compliance.
• Serve as an HR representative on the Health and Safety Committee, actively participating in meetings, workplace safety initiatives, risk assessments, and follow-up on identified health and safety concerns.
• Support employees requiring medical accommodations, and coordinate reintegration and return-to-work plans in collaboration with managers.

HR operations & special projects

• Assist the Head of Human Resources with strategic projects, reporting, audits, and HR initiatives.
• Provide generalist support and perform administrative HR tasks as needed.
• Take on additional duties as assigned to support the success of the HR function.

who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (CHRPcertification is an asset).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a business partner or advisory role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (French is an asset).
• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to build relationships with business leaders and provide practical, strategic HR guidance.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and coaching skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Dayforce, BambooHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.

about Akelius

Akelius acquires, upgrades, manages residential properties.
Akelius owns 45,000 rental apartments in Boston, New York, Washington, Montreal, Toronto, Paris, London, Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Malmo, Stockholm.
Read more at www.akelius.com.
Akelius Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for this position and require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let the HR team know.

Position Status: Active Vacancy / Existing Opening: Please note: This posting is for an immediate, existing vacancy within our team. We are actively reviewing applications and interviewing for this open role.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: Please note that this role is cross-posted to third-party recruitment platforms (such as LinkedIn Recruiter) which may utilize automated systems or artificial intelligence to organize, filter, or surface applicant profiles. Our internal HR team reviews applications, and all final screening, assessment, and selection decisions are made entirely by human decision-makers.