Human Resources Manager

avidbots; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avidbots in Kitchener, ON is seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with leaders and shape people strategy across a rapidly growing organization. You will drive engagement, retention and org design while enabling scalable processes.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage performance cycles, resolve employee relations issues and advance compliance with legal counsel. CHRL designation or equivalent is preferred, and strong knowledge of North American HR principles is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an HR Manager in high-growth environments.
• CHRL designation or equivalent required.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles across North America and Employment Law.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and adaptability.
• Able to work flexibly and agilely.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders, providing guidance and coaching.
• Contribute to the People & Culture roadmap and drive key programs.
• Advise and resolve employee relations issues with the business.
• Optimize and manage the annual performance management cycle.
• Focus on reducing legal risk and improving compliance with legal counsel.
• Collaborate on compensation planning, recruitment, internal mobility.
• Grow culture by listening to employees and turning feedback into action.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Employment law knowledge

Growth mindset

Flexibility

Education

CHRL designation

Job description

About Avidbots:

Avidbots is a robotics company with a vision to bring robots to everyday life to expand human potential. Our ground-breaking product, the Neo autonomous floor scrubbing robot, is deployed around the world and trusted by leading facilities and building service companies. Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, Avidbots is offering comprehensive service and support to customers on 5 continents.

About this Role:

We are looking for an HR Manager to join our Avidbots Team. Reporting to the CEO, this role will focus on driving strategic initiatives to support employee engagement and retention and partner across the business on Talent Mapping and Org design. This person will act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance and support to leaders across the rapidly growing organization.

How you will make a difference:

• Partner with leaders, providing guidance and coaching
• Contribute to the People & Culture roadmap, driving and implementing key programs and projects
• Work with the business to advise and resolve employee relation issues
• Optimize and manage the annual performance management cycle
• In partnership with legal counsel, focus on reducing legal risk and improve overall compliance
• Partner with the business on corporate programs / processes, such as compensation planning, recruitment programs, internal mobility, etc.
• Help to continue to grow our culture, listening to our employees and turning feedback into action planning

Key Requirements and Experience

• 2+ years experience working as an HR Manager, preferably in a high growth environment
• CHRL designation or equivalent
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills
• Solid knowledge of HR principles across North America and Employment Law
• Strong business acumen and an ability to think strategically
• Ability to be flexible and agile

Nice To Have:

• Experience in a global company
• A background in high tech, preferably in a hardware company

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.