Human Resources Manager

Smith + Andersen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as an HR Manager in Toronto, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping HR strategies that enhance employee engagement. This dynamic position requires a seasoned professional with a strong HR generalist background and a proven track record in planning and implementing HR initiatives. You'll lead recruitment efforts, optimize processes, and support various HR functions to foster a collaborative workplace culture. Enjoy flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities across Canada. If you're ready to make a difference in a Great Place to Work, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible hours and half-day Fridays

Comprehensive Group Health Benefits

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Share Ownership Program

Purchase Time off Program

Transit Subsidy Program

Community and social events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience with 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR disciplines and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment function and implement strategies to attract talent.
• Support core HR functions including onboarding, engagement, and performance management.

Skills

HR Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

CHRP designation

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees. Our Toronto office has approximately 250 employees with a national shared services team (Accounting, Business and Proposals, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and Operations) supporting all ten regional offices.

At Smith + Andersen, our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings, and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship, and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is seeking a versatile HR Manager to join our expanding team. We are looking for an analytical individual with strong execution skills to excel in a dynamic, multifaceted role. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping our HR strategies that enhance employee engagement. If you have a demonstrated track record of planning and implementing HR initiatives across various functions with a robust HR generalist background, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half-day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified
• Canada’s Best Workplaces in Ontario
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

What You’ll Do

• Lead the recruitment function. Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Continuously evaluate and optimize recruitment processes for effectiveness. Ensure best practices are applied and embedded within talent acquisition processes. Drive employer branding efforts to position S+A as an employer of choice, collaborating with the communications team.
• Support and/or lead core HR functions initiatives including onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement, retention, career development, performance management, health and safety, WSIB/WCB administration, HR technology, compensation, and the creation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
• Spearhead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Ceridian Dayforce modules, ensuring detailed process documentation and system optimization.
• Oversee the cooperative education program including recruitment strategies and action plan in partnership with HR Generalists and Coordinators to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Design and deliver training programs for talent acquisition and contribute to the development of HR training for other functional areas.
• Enhance recruitment analytics by further developing dashboards, reports, and metrics to support continuous improvement. Manage recruitment technologies effectively.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field. CHRP designation is required.
• 10+ years of HR experience including at least 3-5 years in a managerial role within a corporate environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of HR disciplines and best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to solve problems and deliver results with precision and efficiency.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• In-depth understanding of Employment Standards Act across Canadian provinces, health and safety legislation, and employment law.
• Previous experience planning and implementing HRIS modules, preferably with Ceridian Dayforce.
• Advanced MS Office skills: Excel (including VLOOKUP), Word, and PowerPoint.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security, and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status, or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.