HR Manager - Toronto

Akelius Residential Property AB; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akelius Residential Property AB in Toronto seeks an HR Manager to serve as a strategic advisor to the business units in their portfolio. The HR Manager guides the employee lifecycle, builds strong relationships with managers and staff, and ensures HR initiatives align with organizational goals.

You will lead HR business partnership, talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance efforts, supervise annual reviews, and support health, safety, and HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field (CHRP asset).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including advisory roles.
• Excellent verbal and written English; French is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of provincial employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build relationships with business leaders and provide strategic HR guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner for client groups, advising on employee relations and performance.
• Coach managers on team performance, well-being, and engagement.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and job description updates.
• Oversee annual performance review cycles and address performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and draft HR policies and contracts.
• Support health, safety, and disability management; coordinate reintegration.
• Provide generalist HR support and assist strategic HR initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Coaching

Strategic HR guidance

Ability to multitask

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP

Dayforce

BambooHR

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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 (CHRP certification 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 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.