Human Resources Manager

QuadReal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm in Toronto is seeking an HR professional to drive employee engagement and support managers with recruitment and performance processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, knowledge of HR best practices, and the ability to foster a positive workplace culture. This role involves significant collaboration with senior leaders and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years’ progressive experience in HR.
• Experience with HR regulations and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Enhance onboarding experiences and guide managers.
• Support talent review processes and performance management.
• Act as an ambassador for the organization’s vision and values.

Skills

Trusted advisor ability

Knowledge of HR best practices

Sound judgment and problem-solving

Customer focus and service orientation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business or Human Resources

CHRP designation

Tools

MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel)

Workday or HR information systems

Job description

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $94 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal : Excellence lives here.

Role Description

Join our dynamic team as a key player in driving employee engagement and success! Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, you'll partner with business leaders to enhance onboarding experiences, guide managers through hiring, employee relations and performance processes, and champion our organization's vision and values. You'll also collaborate on leave management, and ensure smooth employee transitions. Your role will be pivotal in fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and open communication.

Specific Responsibilities

Partner with business leadership on orientation and onboarding in a manner that promotes employee engagement and new hire success

Educate and guide managers on QuadReal’s recruitment, talent review, and performance management processes

Support and participate in talent review processes within assigned business units

Promote effective performance development with managers, providing support for coaching plans, including improvement and high-potential opportunities

Ensure employee engagement and career development are prioritized in all people initiatives

Act as an ambassador for the organization's vision and values, reinforcing them in employee practices

Collaborate with stakeholders and HR team on disability management, including return-to-work and accommodation options.

Provide direction on HR aspects of property acquisition and divestment, delivering on-site support to business units

Partner with management on employee relations investigations, offering recommendations and advice in compliance with regulatory governance

Participate in employee offboarding procedures including the preparation of paperwork

Consult with the management team, legal team, and external counsel on formal HR complaints from MOL, HRT, WCB boards

Support employee engagement survey processes and work with leaders to analyze and create action plans

Identify opportunities to improve policies, processes, and procedures

Promote open-door policy, being visible and accessible to the client group

Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies / Attributes

Ability to perform as a trusted advisor, to lead and be an effective team player with an understanding of how to build partnerships at all levels

Knowledge of HR best practices and regulations, including the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Legislation, and other governing bodies

Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in resolving HR matters

Exhibits high level of customer focus and service orientation

Proven ability to work with and support a diverse employee population nationally

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to prioritize workload; multi-task as well as manage detailed project work

Willingness to adapt and learn within a dynamic environment that is ever-changing

Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with client groups

Education

Degree in Business, Human Resources, or another relevant field,

CHRP designation considered an asset

Good understanding of MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel)

Experience with Workday, or other HR information systems is as advantageous

E xperience

5-7+ years’ progressive experience in HR

Other

Travel required within Canada – approximately 40%

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