Manager of People & Culture

Alert Labs; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Kitchener is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager. You will develop HR strategies, manage recruitment, and foster workplace culture. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of HR systems. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HR Manager or relevant HR role.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Experience managing diverse, distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business strategy.
• Manage recruitment and selection process.
• Support employee engagement and retention.
• Oversee performance review process.
• Ensure legal compliance in HR management.

Skills

Active listening

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal relationship management

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

CHRP certification

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

HR systems and databases

ADP

Job description

About Alert Labs

At Alert Labs, we are passionate about saving water, protecting our customers’ properties from damage, and improving the operations of our customers’ facilities. We are looking for committed sales professionals to help to spread the word about how our products can significantly reduce water costs and help to minimize or prevent property damage. We sell our solutions across North America to endusers and through partners to those with operations who can benefit from greater efficiencies in water usage.

Did you know? By analyzing water data gathered by our easy-to-use sensors, as of September, Alert Labs saved over 14 Billion gallons of wasted water, and stopped over million pounds of CO2e from entering the atmosphere.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Manager to join our organization. The HR Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and retention of employees.
• Oversee and manage performance review process that drives high performance.
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, and other issues.
• Provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Coordinate training and development programs.
• Lead the company Culture Committee and assist in organizing social events. Manage & organize other culture initiatives to drive employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other relevant HR role. 5+ years experience and CHRP certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases. Experience with ADP is an asset.
• Experience managing diverse, distributed teams (remote and in-office).
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• Thorough knowledge of labour law and HR best practices.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience in a scale-up tech company environment is preferred.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Opportunity to shape HR strategy at a growing company.

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