Manager, People

Altis Technology; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Altis Technology in Toronto, ON is seeking an experienced People Manager to lead Canadian HR across corporate, creative and technology teams. You will manage a small People team, partner with senior leadership and global HR partners, and oversee a broad portfolio during a period of transition.

The role blends strategic workforce planning with hands-on HR operations, including payroll migrations, performance review cycles, merit and bonus processes, and the rollout of career frameworks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience in music, media, entertainment or related fields.
• Strong HR business partnering with hands-on HR operations experience.
• Canadian payroll knowledge with vendor transition experience is an asset.
• Experience owning performance, merit and bonus cycles.
• Experience implementing HR programs and mentoring HR professionals.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and global HR partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Canadian payroll transition to an external provider and oversee biweekly payroll reviews.
• Own the performance review process and support merit and bonus cycles.
• Implement People programs and campaigns, including career frameworks and ladders.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce, culture, and employee experience initiatives.
• Provide hands-on HR guidance across employee relations, talent, compensation and day-to-day matters.
• Lead and develop two direct reports: a People Partner and Payroll Specialist.

Skills

HR leadership

HR operations

Payroll knowledge

Performance management

Project management

Mentoring HR professionals

Executive partnership

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid, 4 days on-site Monday to Thursday
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication required
Duration: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Compensation: Up to $130,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a global organization in the music and entertainment industry to find an experienced People Manager for its Canadian operations. Supporting approximately 140 employees across corporate, creative and technology teams, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad People portfolio during an important period of transition.

Youll lead a small People team while partnering closely with senior leadership and global HR partners. This role is ideal for an energetic, hands-on HR professional who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a creative environment and can move comfortably between strategic conversations and day-to-day execution.

Whats In It for You

Youll join a collaborative, creative workplace where People initiatives have visible impact. Youll gain exposure to senior leadership, take ownership of major HR programs and have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects across payroll, performance, compensation and employee experience.

The organization offers a competitive total rewards package, including bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Your Responsibilities

• Youll lead the transition of Canadian payroll to an external provider and oversee biweekly payroll reviews and audits.
• Youll own the performance review process and support the annual merit and bonus cycle.
• Youll implement People programs and campaigns, including career frameworks and job ladders.
• Youll partner with senior leaders on workforce, culture, employee experience and organizational initiatives.
• Youll provide hands‑on HR guidance across employee relations, talent, compensation and day‑to‑day People matters.
• Youll lead and develop two direct reports, a People Partner and Payroll Specialist.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within music, media, entertainment, technology, gaming, marketing or a creative agency environment.
• Strong HR business partnering combined with hands‑on HR operations experience.
• Practical Canadian payroll knowledge, including experience reviewing or auditing payroll. Payroll vendor transition experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated ownership of performance management, merit and bonus cycles.
• Experience implementing HR programs and managing projects independently.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring HR professionals.
• Strong judgment, energy and confidence partnering with senior leadership.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.