Human Resources Manager

Kerry Search Partners; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused recruitment agency is seeking a Finance & People Manager in Vancouver to manage finance and HR operations. This hybrid role requires 5+ years of experience in finance and HR, knowledge of Canadian payroll, and expertise with tools like QuickBooks. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in scaling the team and ensuring smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined finance + HR experience in tech or high-growth environments.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian payroll, CRA remittances, and BC Employment Standards.
• Hands-on expertise with finance software and HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Run full-cycle accounting including payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
• Oversee HR systems and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Finance expertise

HR experience

High EQ

Data analysis

Education

Post-secondary in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel or G-Sheets

Modern HRIS (e.g. Rippling, BambooHR)

Job description

Finance & People Manager

We’re a venture-backed Web3 data company operating on the Solana blockchain . Our products power the next generation of on-chain activity : high-volume data APIs, a real-time intelligence platform, and (soon) a portfolio-management interface. We process billions of blockchain events, stream data via WebSocket, and serve developers, traders, and enterprises who rely on sub-second accuracy.

Now, we’re looking for a People & Finance Manager to help us scale from 20 to 30+ teammates while laying the foundation for long-term profitability.

What You’ll Own

This hybrid role blends 60% finance and 40% people operations . You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team, owning two core pillars of the business :

Finance (60%)

• Run full-cycle accounting : A / P, A / R, payroll, bank recs, CRA & WorkSafeBC filings
• Own monthly close, cash-flow tracking, and burn-rate dashboards
• Lead budget planning, forecasting, and variance reporting
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and grant partners
• Champion automation across QuickBooks, Rippling, G-Sheets—and explore crypto-native tooling

People Ops (40%)

Manage the full employee lifecycle : recruiting logistics → onboarding → offboarding

Oversee HR systems (HRIS, PTO, hybrid compliance, performance reviews)

Administer benefits and wellness programs

Ensure policy compliance across BC and other Canadian provinces

Track eNPS, team engagement, and help foster an inclusive culture

What Success Looks Like

5-day monthly close and zero-defect payroll

Real-time, rolling 18-month runway model with

Employee NPS ≥ 8 / 10 and voluntary turnover

New hire onboarding completed within 5 business days

You Bring

5+ years of combined finance + HR experience in tech or high-growth environments

Post-secondary in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business (CPA or CPHR preferred)

Deep knowledge of Canadian payroll, CRA remittances, and BC Employment Standards

Hands-on expertise with QuickBooks / Xero, Excel or G-Sheets, and modern HRIS (e.g. Rippling, BambooHR)

High EQ and the ability to switch between sensitive people matters and detailed financial modeling

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with crypto / blockchain accounting or US contractor compliance

Track record scaling a startup from

50 people

Familiarity with Web3 / SaaS metrics (ARR, staking TVL, validator rewards, etc.)