Human Resources Manager

Preszler Injury Lawyers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Preszler Injury Lawyers in Toronto is seeking an organized, service-oriented HR Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations in a fast-paced professional services environment. You will provide practical guidance to employees and managers throughout the employment lifecycle while aligning HR initiatives with firm goals.

The role requires attendance at the Toronto office at least three days per week, with a strong generalist background and experience in payroll administration using Dayforce for 100+

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and human rights obligations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment including postings, screening, interviews, offers and references.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding with documentation and access management.
• Provide timely HR support to employees and managers on policies and workplace concerns.
• Support performance management, coaching, and follow-up actions.
• Handle employee relations matters and elevate high-risk issues to leadership or external counsel.
• Maintain HR records, reports, and confidentiality around sensitive data.
• Assist benefits administration, leaves and related letters.
• Oversee payroll administration in Dayforce for 100+ employees.
• Coordinate HR training and internal communications.
• Review and update HR policies to ensure legal compliance.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Ontario employment standards knowledge

Strong communication

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

CHRP/CHRL designation in progress

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Location: Preszler Injury Lawyers – Toronto

Employment Type: Full-Time (hybrid)

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000

Position: HR Manager

About Preszler Injury Lawyers

Preszler Injury Lawyers was established in 1959 by its founder, Robert P. Preszler. For over 60 years, Preszler Injury Lawyers has restricted its practice to claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and falls, product liability, sexual assault, wrongful dismissal, accident benefits, disability claims, and medical malpractice. Preszler Injury Lawyers exclusively represents Plaintiffs.

About the Role

We are seeking an organized, service-oriented, and hands-on HR Manager to join and strengthen our HR department. The successful candidate will support day-to-day HR operations and people initiatives in a fast-paced professional environment while providing practical guidance to employees and managers throughout the employment lifecycle.

This is a hybrid position requiring attendance at our Toronto office at least three days per week. The ideal candidate will bring broad HR generalist experience, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and experience in a legal or professional services environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and reference checks
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system access, checklists, and orientation
• Provide timely and practical HR support to employees and managers regarding policies, forms, workplace concerns, and next steps
• Support performance management processes, including coaching, documentation, action plans, and follow-up
• Manage employee relations matters, maintain accurate documentation, and elevate legal or high-risk issues to senior leadership or external counsel as appropriate
• Maintain accurate HR records, trackers, and reports with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail
• Support benefits administration, workplace accommodations, leaves of absence, and the preparation of employment-related letters
• Administer full cycle payroll via Dayforce for 100+ employees
• Coordinate training, employee engagement initiatives, and internal HR communications
• Review and update HR policies and practices to support compliance with applicable employment legislation and organizational needs
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, tools, reporting, and the overall employee experience
• Perform other duties as required to support the HR department and the firm

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum three years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or similar role
• Working knowledge of Ontario employment standards, human rights obligations, and HR best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication, relationship-building, and management skills
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a legal or professional services environment is an asset
• CHRP or CHRL designation, or active progress toward a designation, is an asset

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of both day-to-day HR matters and longer-term people initiatives. You should be approachable and service-oriented while maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, follows through on commitments, and can balance employee needs with the operational requirements of the firm. Success in this role requires collaboration, adaptability, and a practical approach to solving workplace issues.