Human Resources Manager

Chai Lifeline Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Chai Lifeline Canada is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Manager to lead HR across the organization. This part-time role (20-24 hours per week) focuses on performance management, recruitment, policy compliance, staff development, and fostering a respectful, mission-driven culture.

You will partner with leadership and staff, ensure provincial and federal labour law compliance, maintain accurate records, and implement HR programs that support growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset.
• Five years’ experience in an HR Manager role.
• Strong understanding of Canadian employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build relationships at every level of an organization.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and manage competing needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Work with the leadership team to ensure consistent, fair performance management practices.
• Build strategies for employee growth and organizational development.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with department directors on recruitment — job postings, candidate interviews, and selection.
• Serve as a trusted resource for staff on HR matters, including policies, benefits, and conflict resolution.
• Organize staff engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and recognition programs that build morale and retention.
• Oversee employee development plans and training programs that promote skill-building and career growth.
• Support managers in conducting performance reviews and addressing performance-related issues.
• Communicate staff needs, policy updates, and organizational changes as required.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial labour laws, workplace health and safety regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Oversee the implementation of HR policies and procedures, including payroll, onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records.
• Assist in creating and maintaining job descriptions for all roles within the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Related field

CHRP/CHRL asset

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Human Resources Manager
(Part-time, 20-24hrs/week)

Organization:

When a child is diagnosed with a serious illness, the entire family is affected. Families literally can be torn apart as their daily routines are disrupted as parents move into the hospital to be with the sick child. Siblings, already worried about a brother’s or sister’s health, suffer greatly when their daily routines are disrupted. The financial devastation that can occur when one parent misses work for extended periods of time or leaves work entirely to care for their child can upset even the best-functioning family unit.

Chai Lifeline Canada steps in, offering whatever is needed. Counseling for each member of the family, volunteers who bring an extra measure of adult attention and stability to children’s lives, tutoring for children who must miss school for extended periods of time, family retreats, special sibling programs, information, peer and professional support, and two extraordinary summer camp programs for seriously ill children help families retain a sense of normalcy and hope while fighting even the most dire pediatric diseases. All programs are free of charge.

Core Values:

Dedication, empathy, integrity, respect and humility.

Position Summary:

Position Title: Human Resources Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

Chai Lifeline Canada is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Human Resources Manager to help our organization run smoothly while fostering a positive, supportive workplace. This is not a back-office administrative role — it’s an opportunity for a genuine people leader to shape the culture, growth, and wellbeing of a mission-driven team. The Human Resources Manager will oversee HR functions across the organization, working closely with leadership and staff to maintain a culture aligned with Chai Lifeline Canada’s core values, ensure compliance with HR policy, and support employee growth and wellbeing. We’re looking for someone who brings real leadership presence to the role: solid, positive, and people-first, with the strategic instincts to help guide the organization forward.

What You'll Do

• Work with the leadership team to ensure consistent, fair performance management practices.
• Build strategies for employee growth and organizational development.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.

Recruitment & People

• Collaborate with department directors on recruitment — job postings, candidate interviews, and selection.
• Serve as a trusted resource for staff on HR matters, including policies, benefits, and conflict resolution.
• Organize staff engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and recognition programs that build morale and retention.
• Oversee employee development plans and training programs that promote skill-building and career growth.
• Support managers in conducting performance reviews and addressing performance-related issues.

Compliance & Administration

• Communicate staff needs, policy updates, and organizational changes as required.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial labour laws, workplace health and safety regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Oversee the implementation of HR policies and procedures, including payroll, onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records.
• Assist in creating and maintaining job descriptions for all roles within the organization.

What You Bring:

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CHRP or CHRL designation considered an asset.
• Five (5) years’ experience in an HR Manager role.
• Strong understanding of Canadian employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build relationships at every level of an organization.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and manage competing needs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Who We're Looking For:

Beyond HR expertise, the right candidate is leader material. We’re seeking a solid, positive, people-first professional who will have a lasting, positive impact on our organization. Specifically, you are:

• A natural leader — you inspire trust and confidence among staff and leadership alike, and step up to guide others with confidence and calm.
• Flexible and adaptable — equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves for hands‑on, day-to-day HR work in a fast-moving environment.
• A true people person — approachable, empathetic, and an excellent listener who builds authentic, trust‑based relationships across every level of the organization.
• A strategic thinker — able to see the big picture, anticipate organizational needs, and align HR initiatives with Chai Lifeline Canada’s mission and goals.
• Positive and solutions‑oriented — you bring energy, optimism, and resilience to the workplace, and turn challenges into opportunities.
• Values‑driven — you lead with integrity, humility, and genuine care, modeling Chai Lifeline Canada’s core values in everything you do.
• A relationship builder — someone whose presence strengthens morale, culture, and connection across the entire team.

Salary: $85k-$100k annualized salary, which will be prorated to reflect the part‑time work schedule.

Interested applicants should email their resume to [e-mail]. Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Chai Lifeline Canada is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.